Caterpillar DE26E3S Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar DE26E3S generator is listed with standby output of 70 kW, 50 Hz operation, 3 available voltage configurations, Single-phase, rated current of 127 A, and sound level of 77 dBA @ 49 ft (15 m).

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • 50 Hz • Single-phase

Standby power: 70 kWVoltage options: 3 configurationsRated current: 127 ADry weight: 2,209 lb (1,002 kg)

Key specifications

70 kW Standby power

3 configurations Voltage options

Single-phase Phase

127 A Rated current

2,209 lb (1,002 kg) Dry weight

77 dBA @ 49 ft (15 m) Sound level

50 Hz Frequency

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Fuel consumption by load

How fuel use changes as generator load increases.

50% load

3.2 gal/hr

75% load

4.5 gal/hr

100% load

5.7 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load

Calculated from the listed 42.5 gal fuel capacity and fuel-consumption data.

50% load

13.3 hr

75% load

9.5 hr

100% load

7.5 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

31.7 kW

Typical reference

38 kW

Low for this output class

Power output

Low 64 kW High 70 kW

Standby

70 kW

Prime

64 kW

How the Caterpillar DE26E3S 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

70 kW

Low range

Typical: 105 kW

Dry weight

2,209 lb

Low range

Typical: 2,998 lb

Sound level

77 dBA

Typical range

Typical: 73 dBA

Standby power70 kW · Low

Low 60 kWTypical 105 kWHigh 150 kW

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

Dry weight2,209 lb · Low

Low 1,301 lbTypical 2,998 lbHigh 5,997 lb

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

Sound level77 dBA · Typical

Low 62 dBATypical 73 dBAHigh 84 dBA

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

This model Typical industry reference

Generator information

Manufacturer	Caterpillar
Model	DE26E3S
Generator type	Generator
Frequency	50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	70 kW
Prime power	64 kW
Standby kVA	88.0
Voltage options	415 V, 400 V, 380 V
Phase	Single-phase
Rated current	127 A

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Caterpillar C4.4 Inline 4-stroke Diesel
Engine displacement	269 cu in (4.4 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged
Coolant capacity	4.62 gal (17.5 L)
Maximum ambient	122 °F (50 °C)
Emissions	EU IIIA

Physical specifications

Dry weight	2, 209 lb (1, 002 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	83.5 × 38.6 × 59.8 in (2120 × 980 × 1519 mm)
Sound level	77 dBA @ 49 ft (15 m)

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	42.5 gal (161 L)

Fuel consumption

Prime	3.2 gal/h (12.1 L/h) @ 50%; 4.5 gal/h (17.2 L/h) @ 75%; 5.7 gal/h (21.5 L/h) @ 100%

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