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Caterpillar D150 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar D150 generator is listed with standby output of 150 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 4 available voltage configurations, Three phase, and sound level of 97.3 dBA @ 10 ft (3 m).

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 150 kWVoltage options: 4 configurationsDry weight: 2,970 lb (1,347 kg)

Key specifications

150 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
4 configurations Voltage options
Three phase Phase
2,970 lb (1,347 kg) Dry weight
97.3 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

11.3 gal/hr

75% load

6.6 gal/hr

100% load

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

50.5 kW

Typical reference

43 kW

Typical for this output class
Power output
Low 135 kW High 150 kW
Standby

150 kW

Prime

135 kW

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

How the Caterpillar D150 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
150 kW
Low range
Typical: 275 kW
Dry weight
2,970 lb
Low range
Typical: 7,011 lb
Sound level
97.3 dBA
High range
Typical: 75 dBA
Oil capacity
4.36 gal
Low range
Typical: 11.89 gal
Standby power150 kW · Low
Low 150 kWTypical 275 kWHigh 400 kW

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

Dry weight2,970 lb · Low
Low 2,998 lbTypical 7,011 lbHigh 13,999 lb

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

Sound level97.3 dBA · High
Low 64 dBATypical 75 dBAHigh 86 dBA

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

Oil capacity4.36 gal · Low
Low 4.76 galTypical 11.89 galHigh 30.38 gal

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

This model Typical industry reference

Generator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model D150
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 150 kW
Prime power 135 kW
Standby kVA 188.0
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 Caterpillar LC3014H (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 97.3 dBA @ 10 ft (3 m)

Fuel consumption

Standby 11.3 gal/h (42.8 L/h) @ 50%; 6.6 gal/h (24.9 L/h) @ 75%; 9.0 gal/h (34.2 L/h) @ 100%
Prime 10.4 gal/h (39.4 L/h) @ 50%; 6.1 gal/h (23.0 L/h) @ 75%; 8.3 gal/h (31.4 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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