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Caterpillar XQ570 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar XQ570 generator is listed with standby output of 455 kW, 60 Hz operation, 4 available voltage configurations, and sound level of 72 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • 60 Hz

Standby power: 455 kWVoltage options: 4 configurationsDry weight: 31,747 lb (14,400 kg)

Key specifications

455 kW Standby power
4 configurations Voltage options
31,747 lb (14,400 kg) Dry weight
72 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

14.3 kW

Typical reference

47 kW

Low for this output class
Power output
Low 455 kW High 455 kW
Standby

455 kW

Prime

455 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
455 kWStandby
31,746.57 lbWeight
72 dBASound

How the Caterpillar XQ570 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
455 kW
Low range
Typical: 700 kW
Dry weight
31,747 lb
High range
Typical: 14,991 lb
Sound level
72 dBA
Low range
Typical: 77 dBA
Oil capacity
19.55 gal
Typical range
Typical: 23.78 gal
Standby power455 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 weight31,747 lb · High
Low 7,011 lbTypical 14,991 lbHigh 27,999 lb

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

Sound level72 dBA · Low
Low 66 dBATypical 77 dBAHigh 88 dBA

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

Oil capacity19.55 gal · Typical
Low 10.57 galTypical 23.78 galHigh 59.44 gal

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

This model Typical industry reference

Generator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model XQ570
Generator type Generator
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 455 kW
Prime power 455 kW
Voltage options 208/120 V, 240/139 V, 480 V, 600 V
Circuit breaker 2000 A

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Caterpillar C18 ACERT
Engine displacement 1, 105 cu in (18.1 L)
Aspiration / cooling Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 16.4 gal (62 L)
Engine coolant capacity 12.9 gal (48.8 L)
Oil capacity 19.5 gal (74 L)
Coolant capacity 26.6 gal (100.7 L)
Maximum ambient 109 °F (43 °C)
Controller EMCP 4.4
Alternator Caterpillar 120V, 20A battery charger

Physical specifications

Dry weight 31, 747 lb (14, 400 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 240 × 96 × 102 in (6096 × 2438 × 2591 mm)
Sound level 72 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery quantity 2

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 700.1 gal (2, 650 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby 35.9 gal/h (136.0 L/h)
Prime 24.63 gal/h (90.2 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 500 hr; Capacity: 74.0 L
Oil filter Part number: 3890434
Fuel filter Specification: Paper element spin-on fuel filter, 2 micron

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

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