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Caterpillar D40-6 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar D40-6 generator is listed with standby output of 40 kW, diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 240/120 V output, and Single phase.

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • diesel • 60 Hz • Single phase

Standby power: 40 kWVoltage options: 240/120 V

Key specifications

40 kW Standby power
diesel Fuel
240/120 V Voltage options
Single phase Phase
60 Hz Frequency

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Power output
Low 36 kW High 40 kW
Standby

40 kW

Prime

36 kW

How the Caterpillar D40-6 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
40 kW
Typical range
Typical: 45 kW
Oil capacity
2.11 gal
Low range
Typical: 2.91 gal
Standby power40 kW · Typical
Low 30 kWTypical 45 kWHigh 60 kW

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

Oil capacity2.11 gal · Low
Low 1.32 galTypical 2.91 galHigh 5.81 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 D40-6
Generator type Generator
Fuel diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 40 kW
Prime power 36 kW
Standby kVA 40.0
Voltage options 240/120 V
Phase Single phase
Power factor 1

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Caterpillar C4.4
Engine displacement 269 cu in (4.4 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged Air To Air Charge Cooled
Rated engine speed 1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity 2.11 gal (8 L)
Engine coolant capacity 4.62 gal (17.5 L)
Oil capacity 2.11 gal (8 L)
Coolant capacity 4.36 gal (16.5 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller EMCP 4.2
Alternator LC1514L (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Emissions EPA Tier 3 Nonroad Standards (Equivalent)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Cat TDTO or equivalent; Capacity: 8.4
Oil filter Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Spin-on type
Fuel filter Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Duplex cartridge type
Air filter Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Dry cartridge type
Coolant Specification: Water cooled oil cooler

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

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