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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 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
1
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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
Fuel filter
Oil filter
Battery
Belt
Coolant5.0 gal
Coolant filter
Oil4.7 L
Spark plug

Common questions

What size generator is 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's the oil capacity on a Generac EG050?

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

What is the cooling system capacity of the Generac EG050?

The Generac EG050 cooling system holds 5 liters (1.3 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the Generac EG050 weigh?

The Generac EG050 has a dry weight of 867 kg (1911 lb).

What voltages is the Generac EG050 available in?

The Generac EG050 is offered in 120/240 V, 208 V, 120/208 V, 150 V, 75 V, 277/480 V, Single phase,Three phase-phase.

How many cold cranking amps does the Generac EG050 require?

The Generac EG050 uses 1 battery, 12 V each, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime35%655.0218.47

Available documents

Spec sheet — 01684000EW (Generac)

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