Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 500 kW |
| Standby kVA | 625 |
| Prime power | 450 kW |
| Emissions | Stationary Emergency |
| Controller | Digital G, Digital G-200, Electronic Isochronous, PowerManager Digital Platform, PowerZone Pro Sync |
| Oil capacity | 45.0 L |
| Alternator | K0500124Y23 (4-pole, Class H insulation) |
| Voltage options | 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 346/600 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Rated current | 1504 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 80 A |
| Battery group | 27F |
| Battery cranking | 700CCA CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
| Coolant capacity | 586 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 151×63×11131 mm |
| Dry weight | 6999 kg |
| Sound level | 87.0 dBA @ 23 m |
| Fuel tank | 83.7 L |
| Tank runtime | 10 hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 42.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 122.0 L |
| Displacement | 991.0 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged/Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 50/50 Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze | 586.0 L | Coolant System Capacity | ||
| Fuel | Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel #2 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
How many kW is the Generac MD 500?
The Generac MD 500 is rated 500 kW standby (625.0 kVA).
What engine is in the Generac MD 500?
The Generac MD 500 is powered by the Volvo Penta Closed Recovery engine.
What fuel does the Generac MD 500 use?
The Generac MD 500 runs on Diesel.
How much oil does the Generac MD 500 take?
The Volvo Penta Closed Recovery engine in the Generac MD 500 has an oil capacity of 42.0 liters.
How much coolant does the Generac MD 500 hold?
The Generac MD 500 cooling system holds 586 liters (154.8 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the prime power rating of the Generac MD 500?
The Generac MD 500 is rated 450 kW prime (563 kVA), against 500 kW standby.
How loud is the Generac MD 500?
The Generac MD 500 is rated at 87.0 dBA at 23 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How much does the Generac MD 500 weigh?
The Generac MD 500 has a dry weight of 6999 kg (15430 lb).
How big is the fuel tank on the Generac MD 500?
The Generac MD 500 has a 83.7 liter (22 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 10 hours of runtime.
What voltage does the Generac MD 500 produce?
The Generac MD 500 is offered in 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 346/600 V, 3-phase.
How many cold cranking amps does the Generac MD 500 require?
The Generac MD 500 uses 2 batteryies, 12 V each, 700CCA CCA, group 27F, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What alternator comes on the Generac MD 500?
The Generac MD 500 uses a K0500124Y23 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 80% | 28.3 | 7.7 |
| Standby | 25% | 36.3 | 9.6 |
| Standby | 50% | 69.8 | 18.45 |
| Standby | 70% | 32.9 | 8.7 |
| Standby | 75% | 94.25 | 24.9 |
| Standby | 100% | 117.7 | 31.1 |
| Standby | 125% | 8.7 | 31.3 |
Available documents
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