Caterpillar XQ175 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar XQ175 generator is listed with standby output of 175 kW, 60 Hz operation, 208/120 V, 480/277 V output, Three phase, and sound level of 73 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 175 kWVoltage options: 208/120 V, 480/277 VDry weight: 6,934 lb (3,145 kg)

Key specifications

175 kW Standby power

208/120 V, 480/277 V Voltage options

Three phase Phase

6,934 lb (3,145 kg) Dry weight

73 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) Sound level

60 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

25.2 kW

Typical reference

43 kW

Low for this output class

Power output

Low 157 kW High 175 kW

Standby

175 kW

Prime

157 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

175 kWStandby

6,933.54 lbWeight

73 dBASound

How the Caterpillar XQ175 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

175 kW

Low range

Typical: 275 kW

Dry weight

6,934 lb

Typical range

Typical: 7,011 lb

Sound level

73 dBA

Typical range

Typical: 75 dBA

Oil capacity

4.36 gal

Low range

Typical: 11.89 gal

Standby power175 kW · Low

Low 150 kWTypical 275 kWHigh 400 kW

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

Dry weight6,934 lb · Typical

Low 2,998 lbTypical 7,011 lbHigh 13,999 lb

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

Sound level73 dBA · Typical

Low 64 dBATypical 75 dBAHigh 86 dBA

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

Oil capacity4.36 gal · Low

Low 4.76 galTypical 11.89 galHigh 30.38 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	XQ175
Generator type	Generator
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	175 kW
Prime power	157 kW
Voltage options	208/120 V, 480/277 V
Phase	Three phase
Power factor	0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Caterpillar C6.6
Engine displacement	403 cu in (6.6 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged, Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity	4.36 gal (16.5 L)
Engine coolant capacity	5.55 gal (21 L)
Oil capacity	4.36 gal (16.5 L)
Coolant capacity	5.55 gal (21 L)
Maximum ambient	109 °F (43 °C)
Emissions	EPA TIER 3

Physical specifications

Dry weight	6, 934 lb (3, 145 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	146.5 × 45.6 × 85 in (3722 × 1157 × 2159 mm)
Sound level	73 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery cranking	950 CCA
Battery quantity	2

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	261 gal (988 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby	13.9 gal/h (52.7 L/h)
Prime	13.1 gal/h (49.4 L/h)

Maintenance and service parts

Oil filter	Specification: Oil filter/separator
Air filter	Specification: Air filter element

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