The Caterpillar DE88 GC generator is listed with standby output of 70 kW, 50 Hz operation, and 7 available voltage configurations.
Caterpillar Generator Specifications
Generator • 50 Hz
Standby power: 70 kWVoltage options: 7 configurationsDry weight: 2,745 lb (1,245 kg)
Key specifications
70 kW Standby power
7 configurations Voltage options
2,745 lb (1,245 kg) Dry weight
50 Hz Frequency
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Power-to-weight
Standby output per 1,000 lb of dry weight compared with a fixed industry reference for this output class.
This model
25.5 kW
Typical reference
38 kW
Low for this output class
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
70 kWStandby
2,744.76 lbWeight
How the Caterpillar DE88 GC 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
2,745 lb
Typical range
Typical: 2,998 lb
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 weight2,745 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.
This model Typical industry reference
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | DE88 GC |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 70 kW |
|---|---|
| Standby kVA | 88.0 |
| Voltage options | 380 V, 415 V, 400 V, 480 V, 440 V, 220 V, 240 V |
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 | 3.43 gal (13 L) |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 2, 745 lb (1, 245 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 89.6 × 43.3 × 57.7 in (2275 × 1099 × 1465 mm) |
Fuel system and runtime
| Fuel tank | 39.4 gal (149 L) |
|---|
Fuel consumption
| Standby | 6.3 gal/h (23.8 L/h) @ 100% |
|---|---|
| Prime | 5.6 gal/h (15.9 L/h) @ 100% |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Caterpillar USA website.