The Caterpillar XQ 500 generator is listed with standby output of 500 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 3 available voltage configurations, Three phase, and sound level of 70.8 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).
Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase
Key specifications
Useful generator charts
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20.5 gal/hr
28.3 gal/hr
36.3 gal/hr
31.5 hr
22.8 hr
17.8 hr
23.8 kW
47 kW
500 kW
455 kW
How the Caterpillar XQ 500 compares
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Falls toward the low end of the fixed industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.
Falls toward the low end of the fixed industry reference range for generators in this standby-output class.
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | XQ 500 |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 500 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 455 kW |
| Standby kVA | 625.0 |
| Voltage options | 12 V, 480/277 V, 240/139 V |
| Phase | Three phase |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 1600 A |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Caterpillar C15 ATAAC |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 928 cu in (15.2 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | ATAAC |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 15.9 gal (60 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 12.6 gal (47.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 10 gal (38 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 19.6 gal (74.2 L) |
| Maximum ambient | 109 °F (43 °C) |
| Controller | EMCP 4.4, EMCPII+ |
| Alternator | Caterpillar SR4B |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 4 Interim |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 20, 970 lb (9, 512 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 240 × 96 × 102 in (6096 × 2438 × 2591 mm) |
| Sound level | 70.8 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) |
Battery
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
|---|---|
| Battery quantity | 2 |
Fuel system and runtime
| Fuel tank | 645.9 gal (2, 445 L) |
|---|---|
| Tank runtime | 24 hr |
Fuel consumption
| Standby | 20.5 gal/h (78.0 L/h) @ 50%; 28.3 gal/h (107.0 L/h) @ 75%; 36.3 gal/h (137.4 L/h) @ 100% |
|---|---|
| Prime | 19.0 gal/h (72.0 L/h) @ 50%; 25.8 gal/h (97.6 L/h) @ 75%; 33.2 gal/h (126.0 L/h) @ 100% |
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 500 hr; Capacity: 74.0 L |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Part number: 2P4005; Interval: 1250 hr |
| Fuel filter | Part number: 33674; Interval: 1250 hr |
| Air filter | Part number: 46822; Interval: 1250 hr |
| Coolant | Interval: 1250 hr; Capacity: 74.2 |
| Belt | Interval: 1250 hr |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Caterpillar USA website.