4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 Quadruplex Aluminum Direct Burial Cable, Wake Forest URD

Parent SKU :  WAK-4URD

SKU :  WAK-4URD-100

600 VOLT XLPE JACKET, SUNLIGHT RESISTANT. URD.
Wire Size 4/0
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Outer Diameter 1.59 in. / 40.386 mm
Conductor Count 4
Voltage Rating 600
Ampacity Rating 290

Product Details

Product Details

"The industry-standard for heavy-duty secondary three-phase power distribution. Engineered for reliable 600V delivery, this cable is rated for both direct burial and duct installations, featuring sunlight-resistant XLP insulation for robust, long-term underground performance."

Why Engineers Choose 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 Quadruplex Aluminum URD

The Wake Forest configuration is engineered to maximize cost-efficiency without sacrificing performance. By utilizing a reduced neutral, this cable reduces overall weight and material costs while providing the heavy-duty 4/0 ampacity needed for large residential services, commercial buildings, and farm infrastructure.

  • High-Capacity Delivery: Three 4/0 AWG phase conductors provide robust power handling for secondary utility feeds.

  • Reduced Neutral Efficiency: The 2/0 AWG neutral is factory-sized to meet standard electrical requirements for balanced loads, reducing cable diameter and cost.

  • Rugged XLPE Insulation: The cross-linked polyethylene jacket is moisture, heat, and sunlight resistant, ensuring long-term reliability in direct-burial environments.

  • Labor-Saving Design: The quadruplexed (twisted) construction allows all four conductors to be pulled from a single reel, drastically reducing setup time and labor.

ENGINEERING OVERVIEW: 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 Alum URD

  • Application: Quadruplex Aluminum 600V URD cable is designed for use in secondary distribution circuits, where installed in duct or direct burial applications.

  • Voltage Rating: 600 Volts.

  • UL Listing: UL 854 (Service-Entrance Cable).

  • Conductor Material: Concentric stranded or compressed 1350-H19 series aluminum.

  • Phase Insulation: Black sunlight-resistant XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene).

  • Neutral Insulation: Black XLP with 3 extruded yellow stripes for easy identification.

  • Temperature Rating: 90°C (Wet or Dry).

  • Phase Conductor Size: 4/0 AWG.

  • Neutral Conductor Size: 2/0 AWG (Reduced Neutral).

  • Outside Diameter: 1.59 inches (40.386 mm)
  • Ampacity (Direct Burial): 290 Amps.

  • Ampacity (In Duct): 225 Amps.

  • Compliance Standards: UL 854; Type USE-2; RUS Accepted; ASTM B-230, B-231, B-609, B-901; ICEA S-105-692.

Common 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 Wake Forest URD Applications

  • Large Commercial Services: The standard choice for shopping centers, restaurants, and warehouses requiring high-amperage 3-phase power.

  • Multi-Family Residential Feeds: Ideal for running power to apartment complex meter banks and large condominium sub-panels.

  • Agricultural Power Infrastructure: Frequently used for large-scale dairy operations, grain storage facilities, and high-flow irrigation pumps.

  • Industrial Site Feeds: Provides durable power delivery for remote industrial workshops, mining sites, and temporary construction power hubs.

  • Direct Burial or Conduit: Flexible enough for direct-trench installation or pull-through duct runs in high-traffic commercial developments.


Technical Note: All values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.

Ampacity: 90°C conductor temperature, 20°C ambient temperature, RHO 90, 100% load factor. Single and Quadruplex based on 3/C. Neutral wire carries unbalanced load only. Reference NEC article 310.15 for NEC installations.

Full Specifications

Full Specifications

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 4/0
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 19
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 1.59 in. / 40.386 mm
Jacket Type XLPE
Conductor Count 4
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (XLPE) Cross-Linked Polyethylene

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600
Ampacity Rating 290
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Flexibility Rating Low
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards ASTM B-230 Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B-231 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
ASTM B-609 Aluminum 1350 Round Wire, Annealed and Intermediate Tempers, for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B-901 Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire Construction
ICEA S-105-692 600 Volt Single Layer Thermoset Insulated Utility Underground Distribution Cables
Federal Specification A-A-59544A
UL 854 Service-Entrance Cables
Sunlight Resistant
RUS Accepted
Miscellaneous Information All values are nominal and subject to correction. *Not RUS accepted size **Ampacity: 90°C conductor temperature, 20°C ambient temperature, RHO 90, 100% load factor. Single and Quadruplex based on 3/C. Neutral wire carries unbalanced load only. Reference NEC article 310.15 for NEC installations.

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsUnderground Secondary Power Distribution
Common Uses
  • Single-family homes
  • Apartment complexes
  • Farms
  • Smaller commercial buildings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 1.012 lb

Shipping and Returns

Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.

Aluminum Quadruplex Direct Burial URD

Wire America | Wire Flexibility Series

This video shows the flexibility, size, jacket detail, conductor material and stranding of the Dyke 2 Gauge, 4 Conductor Quadruplex URD, Aluminum Direct Burial Cable.

4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 Quadruplex Aluminum Direct Burial Cable, Wake Forest URD

Parent SKU :  WAK-4URD

SKU :  WAK-4URD-100

600 VOLT XLPE JACKET, SUNLIGHT RESISTANT. URD.
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Product Details

Product Details

"The industry-standard for heavy-duty secondary three-phase power distribution. Engineered for reliable 600V delivery, this cable is rated for both direct burial and duct installations, featuring sunlight-resistant XLP insulation for robust, long-term underground performance."

Why Engineers Choose 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 Quadruplex Aluminum URD

The Wake Forest configuration is engineered to maximize cost-efficiency without sacrificing performance. By utilizing a reduced neutral, this cable reduces overall weight and material costs while providing the heavy-duty 4/0 ampacity needed for large residential services, commercial buildings, and farm infrastructure.

  • High-Capacity Delivery: Three 4/0 AWG phase conductors provide robust power handling for secondary utility feeds.

  • Reduced Neutral Efficiency: The 2/0 AWG neutral is factory-sized to meet standard electrical requirements for balanced loads, reducing cable diameter and cost.

  • Rugged XLPE Insulation: The cross-linked polyethylene jacket is moisture, heat, and sunlight resistant, ensuring long-term reliability in direct-burial environments.

  • Labor-Saving Design: The quadruplexed (twisted) construction allows all four conductors to be pulled from a single reel, drastically reducing setup time and labor.

ENGINEERING OVERVIEW: 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 Alum URD

  • Application: Quadruplex Aluminum 600V URD cable is designed for use in secondary distribution circuits, where installed in duct or direct burial applications.

  • Voltage Rating: 600 Volts.

  • UL Listing: UL 854 (Service-Entrance Cable).

  • Conductor Material: Concentric stranded or compressed 1350-H19 series aluminum.

  • Phase Insulation: Black sunlight-resistant XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene).

  • Neutral Insulation: Black XLP with 3 extruded yellow stripes for easy identification.

  • Temperature Rating: 90°C (Wet or Dry).

  • Phase Conductor Size: 4/0 AWG.

  • Neutral Conductor Size: 2/0 AWG (Reduced Neutral).

  • Outside Diameter: 1.59 inches (40.386 mm)
  • Ampacity (Direct Burial): 290 Amps.

  • Ampacity (In Duct): 225 Amps.

  • Compliance Standards: UL 854; Type USE-2; RUS Accepted; ASTM B-230, B-231, B-609, B-901; ICEA S-105-692.

Common 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 Wake Forest URD Applications

  • Large Commercial Services: The standard choice for shopping centers, restaurants, and warehouses requiring high-amperage 3-phase power.

  • Multi-Family Residential Feeds: Ideal for running power to apartment complex meter banks and large condominium sub-panels.

  • Agricultural Power Infrastructure: Frequently used for large-scale dairy operations, grain storage facilities, and high-flow irrigation pumps.

  • Industrial Site Feeds: Provides durable power delivery for remote industrial workshops, mining sites, and temporary construction power hubs.

  • Direct Burial or Conduit: Flexible enough for direct-trench installation or pull-through duct runs in high-traffic commercial developments.


Technical Note: All values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.

Ampacity: 90°C conductor temperature, 20°C ambient temperature, RHO 90, 100% load factor. Single and Quadruplex based on 3/C. Neutral wire carries unbalanced load only. Reference NEC article 310.15 for NEC installations.

Full Specifications

Full Specifications

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 4/0
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 19
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 1.59 in. / 40.386 mm
Jacket Type XLPE
Conductor Count 4
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (XLPE) Cross-Linked Polyethylene

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600
Ampacity Rating 290
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Flexibility Rating Low
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards ASTM B-230 Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B-231 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
ASTM B-609 Aluminum 1350 Round Wire, Annealed and Intermediate Tempers, for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B-901 Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire Construction
ICEA S-105-692 600 Volt Single Layer Thermoset Insulated Utility Underground Distribution Cables
Federal Specification A-A-59544A
UL 854 Service-Entrance Cables
Sunlight Resistant
RUS Accepted
Miscellaneous Information All values are nominal and subject to correction. *Not RUS accepted size **Ampacity: 90°C conductor temperature, 20°C ambient temperature, RHO 90, 100% load factor. Single and Quadruplex based on 3/C. Neutral wire carries unbalanced load only. Reference NEC article 310.15 for NEC installations.

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsUnderground Secondary Power Distribution
Common Uses
  • Single-family homes
  • Apartment complexes
  • Farms
  • Smaller commercial buildings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 1.012 lb

Shipping and Returns

Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.

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Aluminum Quadruplex Direct Burial URD

Wire America | Wire Flexibility Series

This video shows the flexibility, size, jacket detail, conductor material and stranding of the Dyke 2 Gauge, 4 Conductor Quadruplex URD, Aluminum Direct Burial Cable.

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 4/0
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 19
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 1.59 in. / 40.386 mm
Jacket Type XLPE
Conductor Count 4
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (XLPE) Cross-Linked Polyethylene

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600
Ampacity Rating 290
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Flexibility Rating Low
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards ASTM B-230 Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B-231 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
ASTM B-609 Aluminum 1350 Round Wire, Annealed and Intermediate Tempers, for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B-901 Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire Construction
ICEA S-105-692 600 Volt Single Layer Thermoset Insulated Utility Underground Distribution Cables
Federal Specification A-A-59544A
UL 854 Service-Entrance Cables
Sunlight Resistant
RUS Accepted
Miscellaneous Information All values are nominal and subject to correction. *Not RUS accepted size **Ampacity: 90°C conductor temperature, 20°C ambient temperature, RHO 90, 100% load factor. Single and Quadruplex based on 3/C. Neutral wire carries unbalanced load only. Reference NEC article 310.15 for NEC installations.

Usage & Installation:

Primary ApplicationsUnderground Secondary Power Distribution
Common Uses
  • Single-family homes
  • Apartment complexes
  • Farms
  • Smaller commercial buildings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 1.012 lb

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  • Direct Burial: Approximately 290 Amps
  • In Duct/Conduit: Approximately 225 Amps

Note: These ratings are based on a 90°C conductor temperature. Most residential 200A services use 4/0 Aluminum to satisfy the 75°C terminal requirements of the breaker. Always consult with your local electrical inspector to ensure the cable meets your specific load and environmental requirements.

URD stands for Underground Residential Distribution. It is a category of electrical cable specifically engineered for direct burial in the earth. Unlike standard indoor wire, URD is built with rugged XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) insulation that is chemically designed to resist moisture, soil acids, and mechanical pressure without needing a protective outer jacket or conduit.

Yes, it is specifically designed for Direct Burial. Its XLPE insulation is rated for long-term exposure to soil moisture and chemicals. For safety, ensure it is buried at the depth required by your local code (usually 24 inches) and use a layer of sand or stone-free fill to protect the insulation from sharp debris.

Pro Tip: Even though it's direct burial, running it through a PVC sleeve where it leaves the ground protects it from weed-whackers and lawnmowers."

Typically, yes. With an ampacity rating that covers the 200A threshold, Wake Forest is the standard cable for a 200A 3-phase service entrance. It provides the necessary capacity while remaining much more cost-effective than copper alternatives.

  • Important: Always consult with a certified local electrician and verify with your local utility company before selecting your cable size.

You can use standard large-gauge wire strippers and cutters. However, you must use AL9CU rated lugs and apply an antioxidant joint compound to the stripped ends. This prevents the aluminum from oxidizing, which is vital for maintaining a cool, safe connection over time.

This is a "Reduced Neutral." In many 3-phase systems, the neutral only carries the "unbalanced" portion of the load. A 2/0 AWG neutral in this Wake Forest assembly saves money and reduces the total cable diameter, making it easier to pull through conduit while still complying with NEC standards for most secondary feeds.

Aluminum URD is the industry standard for underground utility feeds because it is significantly more cost-effective and lighter than copper. At the 4/0 size, aluminum provides the necessary ampacity for large residential and commercial feeds at a fraction of the cost of copper.

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