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Caterpillar GEP550 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar GEP550 generator is listed with standby output of 483 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 3 available voltage configurations, and sound level of 106 dBA @ 3 ft (1 m).

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz

Standby power: 483 kWVoltage options: 3 configurationsDry weight: 8,708 lb (3,950 kg)

Key specifications

483 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
3 configurations Voltage options
8,708 lb (3,950 kg) Dry weight
106 dBA @ 3 ft (1 m) Sound level
50 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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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

55.5 kW

Typical reference

47 kW

Typical for this output class
Power output
Low 445 kW High 483 kW
Standby

483 kW

Prime

445 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
483 kWStandby
8,708.26 lbWeight
106 dBASound

How the Caterpillar GEP550 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
483 kW
Low range
Typical: 700 kW
Dry weight
8,708 lb
Low range
Typical: 14,991 lb
Sound level
106 dBA
High range
Typical: 77 dBA
Oil capacity
17.96 gal
Low range
Typical: 23.78 gal
Standby power483 kW · Low
Low 400 kWTypical 700 kWHigh 1,000 kW

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

Dry weight8,708 lb · Low
Low 7,011 lbTypical 14,991 lbHigh 27,999 lb

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

Sound level106 dBA · High
Low 66 dBATypical 77 dBAHigh 88 dBA

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

Oil capacity17.96 gal · Low
Low 10.57 galTypical 23.78 galHigh 59.44 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 GEP550
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 483 kW
Prime power 445 kW
Voltage options 415/240 V, 400/230 V, 380/220 V
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Perkins 2806C-E16TAG2
Engine displacement 964 cu in (15.8 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbo cargo, A/A refrigerado de carga
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 18 gal (68 L)
Engine coolant capacity 13.2 gal (50 L)
Oil capacity 18 gal (68 L)
Coolant capacity 13.2 gal (50 L)
Maximum ambient 172 °F (78 °C)
Controller 2001 keystart, PowerWizard
Alternator Olympian LL6114F

Physical specifications

Dry weight 8, 708 lb (3, 950 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 150.7 × 47.2 × 85.6 in (3828 × 1200 × 2175 mm)
Sound level 106 dBA @ 3 ft (1 m)

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 230.9 gal (874 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby 31.3 gal/h (118.4 L/h)
Prime 23.8 gal/h (90.2 L/h)

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

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