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Generac MD1000 - GEM Generator Set

The Generac MD1000 - GEM is a 1000 kW (1503 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE engine. It is available at 277/480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1503 A. It holds about 12.6 L (3.3 gal) of oil and 12.6 L (3.3 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of not specified °C. Starting uses 12 group-2 battery at 12 V. The set measures not specified×not specified×not specified mm (None×None×None in), weighs about not specified kg (None lb) and produces not specified dBA at not specified m. An integrated tank holds not specified L (None gal), roughly not specified hours of runtime. The same TAD1641 GE engine also powers generator sets from Atlas Copco, Kohler, Rivera Diesel, SDMO and Volvo Penta.

1000 kW
Standby
16.12 L
Displacement
12.6 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the MD1000 - GEM

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Fuel system

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1000 kW
Standby kVA1503
Prime power880 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier II
ControllerPowerManager Digital Platform (PM-DCP)
Oil capacity12.6 L
AlternatorNot specified
Voltage options277/480 V
Phase3
Rated current1503 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker1503 A
Battery group2
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity12V
Coolant capacity12.6 L
Max ambientnot specified °C
Tank runtimenot specified hr

Engine

Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE
Oil capacity42.0 L
Coolant capacity60.0 L
Displacement16.12 L
Aspirationturbocharged, intercooled
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterreplaceable paper insert500 hr
Fuel filter16045491001000 hr eBay
Oil filterspin-on type150 hr
Battery50 hr
Belt2000 hr
Coolant15.9 gal500 hr
Oilliter/h (US gal/h)150 hr
Spark plug

Common questions

What size generator is the Generac MD1000 - GEM?

The Generac MD1000 - GEM is rated 1000 kW standby (1503.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Generac MD1000 - GEM?

The Generac MD1000 - GEM is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE engine.

What kind of fuel does the Generac MD1000 - GEM run on?

The Generac MD1000 - GEM runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac MD1000 - GEM?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE engine in the Generac MD1000 - GEM has an oil capacity of 42.0 liters.

What alternator does the Generac MD1000 - GEM use?

The Generac MD1000 - GEM uses a Not specified alternator.

What fuel filter fits the Generac MD1000 - GEM?

The Generac MD1000 - GEM uses fuel filter part number 1604549100.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
7746012Air filter1Air filter Amazon eBay
7746022Oil filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay
7746032Fuel filter1Fuel filter Amazon eBay
SPN102TURBO BOOST PRESS turbo boost pressureTurbocharger Amazon eBay
SPN104TURBO OIL PRESS turbo oil pressureTurbocharger Amazon eBay
SPN16FUEL FILTER DIFF P pressure difference over fuel filterFuel filter Amazon eBay
SPN95FUEL FILTER DIFF P pressure difference over fuel filterFuel filter Amazon eBay
SPN97WATER IN FUEL water in fuelFuel filter Amazon eBay
SPN99OIL FILTER DIFF P pressure difference over oil filterOil filter Amazon eBay
AO001BStärkerer Generator1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
AV133539-03GPart for 500REOZT exIV1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
AV137912-01GPart for 500REOZT exIV2Service part / kit Amazon eBay
CEL02Hitzeschutz-Einrichtungen1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
CL130110-200Hotstart Pre heater1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
CM302/CM403Automatik-Paket1Service part / kit buy
CM307-CM407Analoge Anzeige der Werte1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
CN03Abluftkanal1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
EN01Elektronische Regelung1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
EN04Pumpe für Ölwechsel1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
EN16Batteriestromunterbrechung1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
EN20Automatik-Paket1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
FD05Diesel-Vorfilter mit Abscheider1Service part / kit Amazon $68.99 eBay
FD08Bausatz für automatisches Betanken1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
FMI00HIGH LEVEL SHUTDOWN high level shutdownService part / kit Amazon eBay
FMI01LOW LEVEL SHUTDOWN low level shutdownService part / kit Amazon eBay
FMI15HIGH LEVEL WARNING high level warningService part / kit Amazon eBay
FMI16HIGH LEVEL ALARM high level alarmService part / kit Amazon eBay
FMI17LOW LEVEL WARNING low level warningService part / kit Amazon eBay
FMI18LOW LEVEL ALARM low level alarmService part / kit Amazon eBay
GM41339Cylinder head (includes items 2--34)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM41427Rocker arm shaft (includes item 2)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM65855Cylinder head (includes 2--34)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM65981Rocker arm shaft1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM78736Rocker arm6Service part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN100OIL PRESSURE oil pressureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN101CRANKCASE PRESS crankcase pressureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN105INTAKE MANIF TEMP intake manifold temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN106AIR INLET PRESSURE air inlet pressureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN110COOLANT TEMP coolant temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN111COOLANT LEVEL coolant levelService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN158BATT VOLTAGE battery voltageService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN171AMBIENT AIR TEMP ambient air temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN172AIR IN TEMP air in temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN174FUEL TEMP fuel temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN175OIL TEMP oil temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN190SPEED speedService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN51THROTTLE POS throttle positionService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN52INTERCOOL TEMP intercooler temperatureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN94FUEL PRESS fuel pressureService part / kit Amazon eBay
SPN98OIL LEVEL oil levelService part / kit Amazon eBay
TAD1641GEEngine ModelService part / kit Amazon eBay $74.66 FridayParts $23.99
X25.1to be wired for the remote start switch.Service part / kit buy
X25.2to be wired for the remote start switch.Service part / kit buy
X25.3TerminalsService part / kit FridayParts $27.99
X25.4TerminalsService part / kit FridayParts $153.99

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.

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0173810SBY (Generac)