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Caterpillar XQ60 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Caterpillar XQ60 generator is listed with standby output of 60 kW, 60 Hz operation, 3 available voltage configurations, and sound level of 63.1 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Caterpillar Generator Specifications

Generator • 60 Hz

Standby power: 60 kWVoltage options: 3 configurationsDry weight: 4,431 lb (2,010 kg)

Key specifications

60 kW Standby power
3 configurations Voltage options
4,431 lb (2,010 kg) Dry weight
63.1 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

13.5 kW

Typical reference

38 kW

Low for this output class
Power output
Low 54 kW High 60 kW
Standby

60 kW

Prime

54 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
60 kWStandby
4,431.29 lbWeight
63.1 dBASound

How the Caterpillar XQ60 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
60 kW
Low range
Typical: 105 kW
Dry weight
4,431 lb
Typical range
Typical: 2,998 lb
Sound level
63.1 dBA
Low range
Typical: 73 dBA
Oil capacity
2.22 gal
Low range
Typical: 5.81 gal
Standby power60 kW · Low
Low 60 kWTypical 105 kWHigh 150 kW

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

Dry weight4,431 lb · Typical
Low 1,301 lbTypical 2,998 lbHigh 5,997 lb

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

Sound level63.1 dBA · Low
Low 62 dBATypical 73 dBAHigh 84 dBA

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

Oil capacity2.22 gal · Low
Low 2.11 galTypical 5.81 galHigh 14.53 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 XQ60
Generator type Generator
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 60 kW
Prime power 54 kW
Voltage options 208/120 V, 480/277 V, 240/120 V
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Caterpillar C4.4
Engine displacement 269 cu in (4.4 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged Air To Air Charge Cooled
Rated engine speed 1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity 2.11 gal (8 L)
Engine coolant capacity 4.62 gal (17.5 L)
Oil capacity 2.22 gal (8.4 L)
Coolant capacity 3.43 gal (13 L)
Maximum ambient 109 °F (43 °C)
Emissions EPA TIER 3

Physical specifications

Dry weight 4, 431 lb (2, 010 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 114.2 × 44.5 × 70.9 in (2900 × 1130 × 1800 mm)
Sound level 63.1 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 156.7 gal (593.2 L)
Tank runtime 30 hr

Fuel consumption

Standby 5.2 gal/h (19.5 L/h)
Prime 4.9 gal/h (18.7 L/h)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Cat TDTO or equivalent; Capacity: 8.4
Oil filter Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Spin-on type
Fuel filter Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Duplex cartridge type
Air filter Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Dry cartridge type
Coolant Specification: Water cooled oil cooler

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

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