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Caterpillar D125 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar D125 generator is listed with standby output of 125 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 4 available voltage configurations, Three phase, and sound level of 97 dBA @ 10 ft (3 m).

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 125 kWVoltage options: 4 configurationsDry weight: 2,970 lb (1,347 kg)

Key specifications

125 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
4 configurations Voltage options
Three phase Phase
2,970 lb (1,347 kg) Dry weight
97 dBA @ 10 ft (3 m) Sound level
60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Fuel consumption by load
How fuel use changes as generator load increases.
50% load

5.7 gal/hr

75% load

7.8 gal/hr

100% load

9.9 gal/hr

Power-to-weight
Standby output per 1,000 lb of dry weight compared with a fixed industry reference for this output class.
This model

42.1 kW

Typical reference

38 kW

Typical for this output class
Power output
Low 114 kW High 125 kW
Standby

125 kW

Prime

114 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
125 kWStandby
2,969.63 lbWeight
97 dBASound

How the Caterpillar D125 compares

Low, Typical and High are fixed generator-industry reference bands set by standby-output class. They do not change based on the models contained in this CSV.

Standby power
125 kW
Typical range
Typical: 105 kW
Dry weight
2,970 lb
Typical range
Typical: 2,998 lb
Sound level
97 dBA
High range
Typical: 73 dBA
Oil capacity
4.36 gal
Typical range
Typical: 5.81 gal
Standby power125 kW · Typical
Low 60 kWTypical 105 kWHigh 150 kW

Falls within the typical industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

Dry weight2,970 lb · Typical
Low 1,301 lbTypical 2,998 lbHigh 5,997 lb

Falls within the typical industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

Sound level97 dBA · High
Low 62 dBATypical 73 dBAHigh 84 dBA

Falls toward the high end of the fixed industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

Oil capacity4.36 gal · Typical
Low 2.11 galTypical 5.81 galHigh 14.53 gal

Falls within the typical industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.

This model Typical industry reference

Generator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model D125
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 125 kW
Prime power 114 kW
Standby kVA 156.0
Voltage options 208 V, 240 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase Three phase
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Caterpillar C6.6
Engine displacement 403 cu in (6.6 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged, Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 4.36 gal (16.5 L)
Engine coolant capacity 5.55 gal (21 L)
Oil capacity 4.36 gal (16.5 L)
Coolant capacity 5.55 gal (21 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller EMCP 4.2
Alternator LC3014F (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Emissions EPA Tier 3 Nonroad Standards

Physical specifications

Dry weight 2, 970 lb (1, 347 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 119.6 × 43.7 × 58 in (3037 × 1110 × 1473 mm)
Sound level 97 dBA @ 10 ft (3 m)

Fuel consumption

Standby 5.7 gal/h (21.4 L/h) @ 50%; 7.8 gal/h (29.6 L/h) @ 75%; 9.9 gal/h (37.3 L/h) @ 100%
Prime 5.3 gal/h (19.9 L/h) @ 50%; 7.2 gal/h (27.4 L/h) @ 75%; 9.1 gal/h (34.6 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Fuel filter Part number: — | 1466695; Specification: Cat high efficiency fuel filters with Stay-Clean Valve, primary and secondary filters in engine compartment

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Caterpillar USA website.

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