Manufacturer: Caterpillar | Models: XQ2280 (Tier 4 Final)
The CAT XQ2280 is a high-capacity, utility-grade mobile generator engineered for large-scale industrial applications requiring maximum reliability, strict emissions compliance, and seamless paralleling. Delivering 2000 kW standby and 1825 kW prime at 480V, the XQ2280 is built around the proven CAT 3516C Tier 4 Final engine and packaged inside a 48' ISO high-cube, sound-attenuated container for extreme durability and transport efficiency.
With advanced aftertreatment, a full Caterpillar SR5 generator, EMCP 4.4 controls, and built-in utility / multi-unit paralleling, this rental-spec module is designed for refineries, utilities, data centers, mission-critical backup, and emergency response fleets.
2000 kW standby / 1825 kW prime (60 Hz)
Powered by the CAT 3516C Tier 4 Final diesel engine
Fully integrated aftertreatment: DOC + SCR + AMOX
Noise rating of 81 dB(A) at 7m (75% prime load)
48-foot ISO high-cube, sound-attenuated container
1050-gallon UL-listed double-wall fuel tank (10.7 hr @ 75% load)
78-gallon stainless steel DEF tank with heated lines
SR5 1667-frame generator, PM excited, Class H insulation
EMCP 4.4 controller with automatic & manual paralleling
Meets ISO 8528 G2 load acceptance requirements
110% spill containment built into the enclosure
Air-ride, tridem-axle trailer with ABS
(All features referenced from pages 1–4 of the spec sheet.)
(Page 1)
480/277V: 2000 kW standby / 1825 kW prime
(For this model, Caterpillar lists only 480/277V output at 60 Hz in the provided document.)
(Page 1 & Page 3)
Engine: CAT 3516C, V-16
Displacement: 78.08 L
Bore / Stroke: 170 × 215 mm
Aspiration: Turbocharged / aftercooled
Compression Ratio: 14.7:1
Fuel System: EUI
Governor: ADEM™ A4 electronic
Fuel: Requires ULSD
(Pages 3 & 6)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 1050 gal
Runtime @ 75% Prime: 10.7 hours
Fuel Consumption:
100% load: 478.5 L/hr (126.4 gph)
75% load: 376.6 L/hr (99.5 gph)
50% load: 273.7 L/hr (72.3 gph)
DEF Tank Capacity: 78 gal
DEF Consumption:
100% load: 33.8 L/hr (8.9 gph)
75% load: 21.1 L/hr (5.6 gph)
50% load: 12.0 L/hr (3.2 gph)
Heated DEF lines and low-level alarms are standard.
(Pages 2–3 & 6)
1667-frame SR5
Permanent magnet excited, brushless
Class H insulation, operating at Class F temps
Voltage regulation: ±0.5%
THD: <5%
Telephone Influence Factor: <50
4-pole, double-bearing construction
Anti-condensation heater included
(Page 3 & Page 6)
Horizontally mounted radiator with vertical discharge
Ambient capability: 43°C (109°F) @ 500m
Total coolant capacity: 450 L (118.4 gal)
(Page 4)
48 ft ISO high cube container
Five access doors + personnel doors with panic release
Internal acoustic insulation (100 mm)
External emergency stop buttons
LED interior lighting
Load cable access door with external bus bars
Cat Power Module white with Rental Power decals
(Page 4)
Three-axle, air-ride chassis
ABS braking
California-legal axle spacing
Designed for jump-jeep capability
(Pages 4–5)
EMCP 4.4 controller
External HMI operator panel (no need to enter container)
Modes: Island | Multi-Island | Utility Parallel
Auto & manual synchronization
Load share (kW / kVAR)
Soft load / unload
Base load control
Protective relays: 25, 27, 32, 40, 47, 50, 51, 51N, 59, 81O/U
(Page 2)
81 dB(A) @ 7m (75% prime load)
(Page 7)
Without Chassis (full fluids):
Length: 576 in (48 ft)
Width: 96 in
Height: 114 in
Weight: 90,344 lb
With Chassis (full fluids):
Length: 588 in
Width: 98 in
Height: 162 in
Weight: 99,344 lb
Utility grid support
Oil & gas and petrochemical facilities
Large industrial plants
Data center resilience
Emergency response / storm recovery
Multi-unit temporary power plants
Base-load or peak-shaving operations
Caterpillar’s largest Tier 4 Final rental module
Mission-critical reliability with advanced aftertreatment
Full paralleling for multi-megawatt arrays
Robust enclosure with 110% fluid containment
Engineered for continuous operation in harsh environments
Download the Product Spec Sheet or contact our sales team to learn more about rental or purchase options.
Manufacturer: Caterpillar | Models: XQ2280 (Tier 4 Final)
The CAT XQ2280 is a high-capacity, utility-grade mobile generator engineered for large-scale industrial applications requiring maximum reliability, strict emissions compliance, and seamless paralleling. Delivering 2000 kW standby and 1825 kW prime at 480V, the XQ2280 is built around the proven CAT 3516C Tier 4 Final engine and packaged inside a 48' ISO high-cube, sound-attenuated container for extreme durability and transport efficiency.
With advanced aftertreatment, a full Caterpillar SR5 generator, EMCP 4.4 controls, and built-in utility / multi-unit paralleling, this rental-spec module is designed for refineries, utilities, data centers, mission-critical backup, and emergency response fleets.
2000 kW standby / 1825 kW prime (60 Hz)
Powered by the CAT 3516C Tier 4 Final diesel engine
Fully integrated aftertreatment: DOC + SCR + AMOX
Noise rating of 81 dB(A) at 7m (75% prime load)
48-foot ISO high-cube, sound-attenuated container
1050-gallon UL-listed double-wall fuel tank (10.7 hr @ 75% load)
78-gallon stainless steel DEF tank with heated lines
SR5 1667-frame generator, PM excited, Class H insulation
EMCP 4.4 controller with automatic & manual paralleling
Meets ISO 8528 G2 load acceptance requirements
110% spill containment built into the enclosure
Air-ride, tridem-axle trailer with ABS
(All features referenced from pages 1–4 of the spec sheet.)
(Page 1)
480/277V: 2000 kW standby / 1825 kW prime
(For this model, Caterpillar lists only 480/277V output at 60 Hz in the provided document.)
(Page 1 & Page 3)
Engine: CAT 3516C, V-16
Displacement: 78.08 L
Bore / Stroke: 170 × 215 mm
Aspiration: Turbocharged / aftercooled
Compression Ratio: 14.7:1
Fuel System: EUI
Governor: ADEM™ A4 electronic
Fuel: Requires ULSD
(Pages 3 & 6)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 1050 gal
Runtime @ 75% Prime: 10.7 hours
Fuel Consumption:
100% load: 478.5 L/hr (126.4 gph)
75% load: 376.6 L/hr (99.5 gph)
50% load: 273.7 L/hr (72.3 gph)
DEF Tank Capacity: 78 gal
DEF Consumption:
100% load: 33.8 L/hr (8.9 gph)
75% load: 21.1 L/hr (5.6 gph)
50% load: 12.0 L/hr (3.2 gph)
Heated DEF lines and low-level alarms are standard.
(Pages 2–3 & 6)
1667-frame SR5
Permanent magnet excited, brushless
Class H insulation, operating at Class F temps
Voltage regulation: ±0.5%
THD: <5%
Telephone Influence Factor: <50
4-pole, double-bearing construction
Anti-condensation heater included
(Page 3 & Page 6)
Horizontally mounted radiator with vertical discharge
Ambient capability: 43°C (109°F) @ 500m
Total coolant capacity: 450 L (118.4 gal)
(Page 4)
48 ft ISO high cube container
Five access doors + personnel doors with panic release
Internal acoustic insulation (100 mm)
External emergency stop buttons
LED interior lighting
Load cable access door with external bus bars
Cat Power Module white with Rental Power decals
(Page 4)
Three-axle, air-ride chassis
ABS braking
California-legal axle spacing
Designed for jump-jeep capability
(Pages 4–5)
EMCP 4.4 controller
External HMI operator panel (no need to enter container)
Modes: Island | Multi-Island | Utility Parallel
Auto & manual synchronization
Load share (kW / kVAR)
Soft load / unload
Base load control
Protective relays: 25, 27, 32, 40, 47, 50, 51, 51N, 59, 81O/U
(Page 2)
81 dB(A) @ 7m (75% prime load)
(Page 7)
Without Chassis (full fluids):
Length: 576 in (48 ft)
Width: 96 in
Height: 114 in
Weight: 90,344 lb
With Chassis (full fluids):
Length: 588 in
Width: 98 in
Height: 162 in
Weight: 99,344 lb
Utility grid support
Oil & gas and petrochemical facilities
Large industrial plants
Data center resilience
Emergency response / storm recovery
Multi-unit temporary power plants
Base-load or peak-shaving operations
Caterpillar’s largest Tier 4 Final rental module
Mission-critical reliability with advanced aftertreatment
Full paralleling for multi-megawatt arrays
Robust enclosure with 110% fluid containment
Engineered for continuous operation in harsh environments
Download the Product Spec Sheet or contact our sales team to learn more about rental or purchase options.
