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Generac EG050 Generator Set

The Generac EG050 is a 50 kW Natural Gas or L.P. Vapor standby generator set powered by a Generac 5.7 GM Platform engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 208 V, 120/208 V, 150 V, 75 V and 277/480 V, ['Single phase', 'Three phase']-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 4.7 L (1.2 gal) of oil and 5 L (1.3 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 120 °C. The set weighs about 867 kg (1911 lb).

50 kW
Standby
5.7 L
Displacement
4.7 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas or L.P. Vapor
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power50 kW
ControllerE console (programmable generator
Oil capacity4.7 L
Voltage options120/240 V, 208 V, 120/208 V, 150 V, 75 V, 277/480 V
PhaseSingle phase,Three phase
Power factor[1.0, 0.8]
Circuit breaker[200, 175, 250, 90] A
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity5 L
Max ambient120 °C
Dry weight867 kg

Engine

Generac 5.7 GM Platform
Oil capacity4.7 L
Displacement5.7 L
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Generac 5.7 GM Platform
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter— find
Fuel filter— find
Oil filter— find
Belt— find
Coolant5.0 gal—
Coolant filter— find
Oil4.7 L—

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Generac EG050?

The Generac EG050 is rated 50 kW standby.

What engine does the Generac EG050 use?

The Generac EG050 is powered by the Generac 5.7 GM Platform engine.

What fuel does the Generac EG050 use?

The Generac EG050 runs on Natural Gas or L.P. Vapor.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac EG050?

The Generac 5.7 GM Platform engine in the Generac EG050 has an oil capacity of 4.7 liters.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime35%655.0218.47
Standby

Available documents

Brochure — 0166950SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 01684000EW (Generac)