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Caterpillar C4.4

C Series

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Caterpillar C4.4 4.4L 4-cylinder diesel engine for generator sets. 50 ekW standby at 60Hz / 45 ekW standby at 50Hz. U.S. EPA Tier 3. Turbocharged.

Caterpillar C4.4 4.4L L4 diesel generator engine — 56 kVA standby specifications
Caterpillar C4.4 4.4L L4 diesel generator engine — 56 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
56 kVA
Electrical Output
45 kWe
Cylinders
L4
Displacement
4.4 L
Rated Speed
1,500 / 1,800 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power44.44050
Standby Power504556.3

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power504556.3
Standby Power55.65062.5

Caterpillar C4.4 generator set context

The Caterpillar C4.4 is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz and 60 Hz generator sets, with a headline 56 kVA / 45 kWe / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.

Also searched as

Caterpillar C4.4C Series C4.4

Technical Specifications

BrandCaterpillar
ModelC4.4
SeriesC Series
ConfigurationL4
Cylinders4
Displacement4.4 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Tier 3
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the Caterpillar C4.4?

The Caterpillar C4.4 is rated at 56 kVA standby / 50 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 63 kVA standby / 56 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the C4.4 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Caterpillar C4.4 is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Caterpillar C4.4 use?

The Caterpillar C4.4 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the C4.4?

The Caterpillar C4.4 is an inline-4 (4-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 4.4 L.

What emissions standard does the C4.4 meet?

The Caterpillar C4.4 is certified to U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Is the Caterpillar C4.4 still in production?

Yes — the Caterpillar C4.4 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the C4.4?

Yes — an official Caterpillar datasheet for the Caterpillar C4.4 can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Last database update
2026-06-28
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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