Specifications
| Fuel | #2D Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 1000 kW |
| Prime power | 880 kW |
| Emissions | Tier II |
| Controller | PowerManager Digital Platform (PM-DCP) |
| Oil capacity | 48.0 L |
| Voltage options | 277/480 V, 600 V |
| Phase | 3-phase |
| Rated current | 1503 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 1000 A |
| Battery group | 31F |
| Battery cranking | 700 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
| Coolant capacity | 166.5 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 48.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 60.0 L |
| Displacement | 16.12 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | 30801086201 | Amazon eBay $442.95 PartsGeek | |||
| Fuel filter | 330051369 | Amazon eBay PartsGeek | |||
| Oil filter | 330050545 | Amazon eBay PartsGeek | |||
| Belt | 330051528 | Amazon eBay PartsGeek | |||
| Coolant | 30.0 gal | 330910098 | Amazon eBay PartsGeek | ||
| Oil | 48.0 gal | 330910115 | Amazon eBay PartsGeek |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Generac MD1000 - GEM?
The Generac MD1000 - GEM is rated 1000 kW standby.
What engine does the Generac MD1000 - GEM use?
The Generac MD1000 - GEM is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE engine.
What fuel does the Generac MD1000 - GEM use?
The Generac MD1000 - GEM runs on #2D Diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the Generac MD1000 - GEM?
The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE engine in the Generac MD1000 - GEM has an oil capacity of 48.0 liters.
Parts
18| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7746012 | Air filter | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| 7746022 | Oil filter | 1 | Oil filter | PartsGeek |
| 7746032 | Fuel filter | 1 | Fuel filter | PartsGeek |
| GM24832A-N | Pulse converter circuit board | Pump | PartsGeek | |
| GM25508 | Filter, oil | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay $14.95 PartsGeek |
| GM25537 | Filter, fuel | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay PartsGeek FridayParts $32.00 |
| GM25540 | Air filter insert | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $107.25 PartsGeek |
| GM25554 | Fuel filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay $19.99 PartsGeek |
| GM26679 | V-Belt set (fan) | Belt | PartsGeek | |
| GM29673 | V-Belt set (alt) | Belt | PartsGeek | |
| CL130110-200 | Hotstart Pre heater | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| GM25520 | Decarbonizing kit | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| GM41339 | Cylinder head (includes items 2--34) | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| GM41427 | Rocker arm shaft (includes item 2) | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| GM65855 | Cylinder head (includes 2--34) | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| GM65981 | Rocker arm shaft | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| GM78736 | Rocker arm | 6 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| TAD1641GE | Service part / kit | PartsGeek sinocmp $249.00 |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 25% | 68.13 | 18.0 |
| Standby | 50% | 117.35 | 31.0 |
| Standby | 75% | 174.13 | 46.0 |
| Standby | 100% | 236.59 | 62.5 |
Available documents
Spec sheet — 0173810SBY (Generac)