Caterpillar G3520C Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar G3520C generator is listed with standby output of 1940 kW, Biogas fuel, 60 Hz operation, 400 V output, and 3 phase.

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • Biogas • 60 Hz • 3 phase

Standby power: 1940 kWVoltage options: 400 VDry weight: 40,455 lb (18,350 kg)

Key specifications

1940 kW Standby power

Biogas Fuel

400 V Voltage options

3 phase Phase

40,455 lb (18,350 kg) Dry weight

60 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

48 kW

Typical reference

50 kW

Typical for this output class

Power output

Low 1,622 kW High 1,940 kW

Standby

1,940 kW

Prime

1,622 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

1,940 kWStandby

40,454.83 lbWeight

How the Caterpillar G3520C 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

1,940 kW

Typical range

Typical: 2,000 kW

Dry weight

40,455 lb

Typical range

Typical: 29,983 lb

Oil capacity

142.92 gal

High range

Typical: 50.19 gal

Standby power1,940 kW · Typical

Low 1,000 kWTypical 2,000 kWHigh 5,000 kW

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

Dry weight40,455 lb · Typical

Low 13,999 lbTypical 29,983 lbHigh 59,966 lb

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

Oil capacity142.92 gal · High

Low 21.13 galTypical 50.19 galHigh 118.88 gal

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

This model Typical industry reference

Generator information

Manufacturer	Caterpillar
Model	G3520C
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Biogas
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	1940 kW
Prime power	1622 kW
Voltage options	400 V
Phase	3 phase
Power factor	0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Caterpillar G3520C
Engine displacement	5, 266 cu in (86.3 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged Separate Circuit Aftercooled
Rated engine speed	1200 rpm
Engine oil capacity	142.9 gal (541 L)
Oil capacity	142.9 gal (541 L)
Coolant capacity	142.9 gal (541 L)
Maximum ambient	77 °F (25 °C)
Controller	EMCPII+
Alternator	Caterpillar SR4B

Physical specifications

Dry weight	40, 455 lb (18, 350 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	248.7 × 71.9 × 88.7 in (6316 × 1827 × 2254 mm)

Fuel consumption

Standby	509.0 L/h
Prime	498.0 L/h @ 50%; 462.0 L/h @ 75%; 656.0 L/h @ 100%; 841.0 L/h

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