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Generac MD1000GEM Generator Set

The Generac MD1000GEM is a 1000 kW (1250 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Generac MD1000 engine. It is available at 277/480 V and 346/600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1505 A. It holds about 48 L (12.7 gal) of oil and 60.2 L (15.9 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 2 group-8 batteries rated 1155 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 258×96×151 mm (10.2×3.8×5.9 in), weighs about 25130 kg (55402 lb) and produces 14 dBA at 853 m. An integrated tank holds 33 L (8.7 gal), roughly 21000 hours of runtime.

1000 kW
Standby
16.12 L
Displacement
48.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Service parts for the MD1000GEM

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

Air intake

1 required
C1993Air filtersee priceeBay

Fuel system

1 required
0A88290194Fuel filtersee priceeBay

Oil system

1 required

Belts

1 required

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1000 kW
Standby kVA1250
Prime power900 kW
EmissionsEPA Certified Stationary Emergency
ControllerIntegrated Paralleling
Oil capacity48.0 L
AlternatorWEG (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Voltage options277/480 V, 346/600 V
PhaseThree-Phase
Rated current1505 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker1505 A
Battery group8D
Battery cranking1155 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity60.2 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)258×96×151 mm
Dry weight25130 kg
Fuel tank33.0 L
Tank runtime21000 hr

Engine

Generac MD1000
Oil capacity48.0 L
Coolant capacity33.0 L
Displacement16.12 L
AspirationTurbocharged/Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Generac MD1000
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter11" O.D. 7" outletC1993 eBay
Fuel filter0A88290194 eBay
Oil filter0A53990233 eBay $44.00
Battery8D—
Belt0A88290584 eBay $275.00
Coolant50/50 mixture of low silicate ethylene glycol base anti-freeze and soft water85.0 L—
OilAPI Classification For Service CC or CD48.0 L—

Common questions

How many kW is the Generac MD1000GEM?

The Generac MD1000GEM is rated 1000 kW standby (1250.0 kVA).

What engine does the Generac MD1000GEM use?

The Generac MD1000GEM is powered by the Generac MD1000 engine.

Is the Generac MD1000GEM diesel or gas?

The Generac MD1000GEM runs on Diesel.

How much oil does the Generac MD1000GEM take?

The Generac MD1000 engine in the Generac MD1000GEM has an oil capacity of 48.0 liters.

What is the coolant capacity of the Generac MD1000GEM?

The Generac MD1000GEM cooling system holds 60.2 liters (15.9 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the Generac MD1000GEM?

The Generac MD1000GEM is rated 900 kW prime (1125 kVA), against 1000 kW standby.

What is the dry weight of the Generac MD1000GEM?

The Generac MD1000GEM has a dry weight of 25130 kg (55402 lb).

What size fuel tank does the Generac MD1000GEM have?

The Generac MD1000GEM has a 33 liter (9 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 21000 hours of runtime.

What voltages is the Generac MD1000GEM available in?

The Generac MD1000GEM is offered in 277/480 V, 346/600 V, Three-Phase-phase.

What size battery does the Generac MD1000GEM need?

The Generac MD1000GEM uses 2 batteryies, 24 V each, 1155 CCA, group 8D, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the Generac MD1000GEM?

The Generac MD1000GEM uses a WEG alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.

Which oil filter part number does the Generac MD1000GEM take?

The Generac MD1000GEM uses oil filter part number 0A53990233.

What fuel filter fits the Generac MD1000GEM?

The Generac MD1000GEM uses fuel filter part number 0A88290194.

Which air filter part number does the Generac MD1000GEM take?

The Generac MD1000GEM uses air filter part number C1993.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
0A53990233ELEMENT KIT, BY-PASS OIL FILTER (TO 9903-3)1Oil filter eBay $44.00
0A88290108DUST SEAL, FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE HOLDER8Seal eBay
0A88290130SEAL, CYLINDER LINER8Seal eBay
0A88290136OIL SEAL, REAR MAIN1Seal eBay
0A88290150GASKET, OIL FILTER CASE1Gasket eBay
0A88290154CASE, OIL FILTER (TO 9903-3)1Oil filter eBay
0A88290155ELEMENT KIT, MAIN OIL FILTER (TO 9901-3)1Oil filter eBay
0A88290184ALTERNATOR ASSY1Alternator eBay
0A88290189SEAL RING, EXHAUST MANIFOLD14Seal eBay
0A88290191SWITCH1Sensor eBay
0A88290192GASKET, T/C OIL RETURN TUBE2Gasket eBay
0A88290193HEAD, FUEL FILTER1Fuel filter eBay
0A88290194FUEL FILTER1Fuel filter eBay
0A88290196OIL SEAL, CRANKSHAFT, FRONT1Seal eBay
0A88290209GASKET, T/C2Gasket eBay
0A88290226GASKET, EXHAUST MAIN MANIFOLD2Gasket eBay
0A88290240HOSE, ENG. BREATHER2Hose eBay $94.75
0A88290242HOSE, T/C OIL RETURN TUBE, LH1Hose eBay
0A88290243HOSE, T/C OIL RETURN TUBE, RH1Hose eBay
0A88290249ELEMENT KIT, MAIN & BY-PASS OIL FILTER (TO 9901-3)1Oil filter eBay
0A88290250OIL FILTER & HEAD ASSY, BY-PASS (TO 9903-3)1Oil filter eBay
0A88290262HOSE, COOLANT LINE2Hose eBay
0A88290263GASKET, THERMOSTAT COVER2Gasket eBay
0A88290265SEAL RING, EXHAUST MANIFOLD28Seal eBay $55.18
0A88290266GASKET, EXHAUST MANIFOLD8Gasket eBay
0A88290273HEATER, AIR INTAKE2Glow plug eBay
0A88290275STARTER ASSY (TO 9908-3)1Starter eBay
0A88290283FUEL FILTER ASSY1Fuel filter eBay
0A88290284GASKET, WATER PUMP1Gasket eBay
0A88290286GASKET, WATER PUMP CASE TO COVER1Gasket eBay
0A88290287O-RING, WATER PUMP INNER1Seal eBay
0A88290288OIL SEAL, WATER PUMP SHAFT1Seal eBay
0A88290299GASKET, ENG. RR PLATE1Gasket eBay
0A88290302GASKET, INTAKE AIR HEATER (TO 9904-3)2Gasket eBay
0A88290303GASKET, INLET MANIFOLD8Gasket eBay $32.49
0A88290305OIL PUMP ASSY, ENG. (FROM 9801-1)1Pump eBay
0A88290309OIL SEAL, WATER PUMP SHAFT1Seal eBay
0A88290325GASKET, CYLINDER HEAD2Gasket eBay
0A88290326IMPELLER, WATER PUMP1Impeller eBay
0A88290327SEAL UNIT, WATER PUMP SHAFT1Seal eBay
0A88290341GASKET, ROCKER CASE2Gasket eBay
0A88290402PUMP ASSY, FUEL INJECTION (FROM 9905-1)1Pump eBay
0A88290406NOZZLE AND HOLDER ASSY, FUEL INJECTION8Injector eBay
0A88290407PUMP ASSY, FUEL INJECTION (TO 9904-3)1Pump eBay
0A88290411ELEMENT KIT, MAIN OIL FILTER (FROM 9902-1)1Oil filter eBay
0A88290412ELEMENT KIT, MAIN & BY-PASS OIL FILTER (FROM 9902-1)1Oil filter eBay
0A88290413GASKET, OIL FILTER CASE (TO 9906-1)1Gasket eBay
0A88290423SEAL, VALVE STEM16Seal eBay
0A88290429GASKET, ENG. OIL PAN1Gasket eBay
0A88290431STARTER ASSY (FROM 9909-1)1Starter eBay
0A88290434CASE, OIL FILTER (FROM 9904-1)1Oil filter eBay
0A88290435OIL FILTER & HEAD ASSY, BY-PASS (FROM 9904-1)1Oil filter eBay
0A88290436ELEMENT KIT, BY-PASS OIL FILTER (FROM 9904-1)1Oil filter eBay
0A88290455PUSH ROD, FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE HOLDER8Injector eBay
0A88290456SPRING, FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE HOLDER8Injector eBay
0A88290459PUSH ROD, FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE HOLDER8Injector eBay
0A88290463HOLDER ASSY, FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE8Injector eBay
0A88290464SPRING, FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE HOLDER8Injector eBay
0A88290499SHIM, FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE (07433B) T=1.54ARInjector eBay
0A88290500SHIM, FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE (07433C) T=0.75ARInjector eBay
0A88290575SHIM, FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE (07433C) T=1.50ARInjector eBay
0A88290576SHIM, FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE (07433B) T=0.100ARInjector eBay
0A88290580PUMP ASSY, INJECTION PUMP FUEL FEED1Pump eBay
0A88290581TIMER ASSY, INJECTION PUMP1Fuel pump eBay $387.55
0A88290582NOZZLE, FUEL INJECTION8Injector eBay
0A88290583GOVERNOR ASSY, INJECTION PUMP (TO 9904-3)1Fuel pump eBay
0A88290584BELT, ALTERNATOR1Belt eBay $275.00
0A88290593WATER PUMP KIT1Pump eBay
0A88290603GASKET KIT, ENGINE OVERHAUL1Gasket eBay $2925.52
0A88290604WATER PUMP ASSY1Pump eBay
0A88290606THERMOSTAT KIT1Thermostat eBay
0A88290696GASKET, FLYWHEEL HOUSING1Gasket eBay
0A88290771HOSE, INJECTION1Hose eBay
0A88290772HOSE1Hose eBay
0A88290814BEARING, WATER PUMP1Pump eBay $54.22
0A88290815BEARING, WATER PUMP2Pump eBay $77.30
0A88290828GASKET, COOLANT OUTLET HOSE FITTING2Gasket eBay
0A88290833OIL PUMP ASSY, ENG. (TO 9712-3)1Pump eBay
0A88290841GOVERNOR ASSY, INJECTION PUMP (FROM 9905-1)1Fuel pump eBay
0A88290875GASKET, FLYWHEEL HOUSING RR COVER1Gasket eBay
53666SENDER, OIL PRESSURE (GENERAC ALTERNATOR)1Sensor eBay
53667TEMPERATURE SENSOR1Sensor Amazon eBay
82130DMAGNETIC PICKUP1Sensor eBay
A5260AHOSE, 3" I.D. X 3" LONG2Hose eBay
A6814SENDER SWITCH1*Sensor eBay
A6814ASENDER SWITCH1*Sensor eBay
A8584OIL PRESSURE SWITCH1Sensor Amazon eBay
C1134SENDER, OIL PRESSURE (MARATHON ALTERNATOR)1Sensor eBay
C1952TURBO AIR INTAKE, 16L1Turbocharger eBay
C1993AIR CLEANER, 11" O.D. 7" OUTLET1Air filter eBay
C2075EXHAUST, SEALING RING2Gasket eBay
C2365TURBO 16L L.H.1Turbocharger eBay
C2366TURBO 16L R.H.1Turbocharger eBay
C2780GASKET, AIR INTAKE2Gasket eBay
0A88290183SOLENOID, ENGINE STOP1Service part / kit eBay
0A88290227ADAPTER, EXHAUST MANIFOLD2Service part / kit eBay
0A88290259STRAINER, ENG. OIL PAN (FROM 9801-1)1Service part / kit eBay
0A88290261BREATHER, ENG.2Service part / kit eBay
0A88290290OIL COOLER ASSY, ENG.1Service part / kit eBay
0A88290353BEARING SET, CONNROD, STD1Service part / kit eBay
0A88290358BEARING SET, CRANKSHAFT, STD1Service part / kit eBay $917.74
0A88290365PISTON, A SIZEARService part / kit eBay
0A88290366PISTON, B SIZEARService part / kit eBay
0A88290367PISTON, C SIZEARService part / kit eBay
0A88290368PISTON, O.S. 0.50ARService part / kit eBay
0A88290369PISTON, O.S. 0.75ARService part / kit eBay
0A88290370PISTON, O.S. 1.00ARService part / kit eBay
0A88290373ELEMENT, ENG. OIL COOLER1Service part / kit eBay
0A88290408ROD, ENGINE STOP SOLENOID1Service part / kit eBay
0A88290598RING SET, PISTON, STD1Service part / kit eBay
0A88290602LINER & PISTON KITARService part / kit eBay
0A88290827STRAINER, ENG. OIL PAN (TO 9712-3)1Service part / kit eBay

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

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%56.615.4
Prime50%101.426.8
Prime75%150.639.8
Prime100%212.856.2
Standby25%65.817.4
Standby50%115.830.6
Standby75%171.8645.4
Standby100%237.062.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — md01000gem-1000kw-gemini-diesel-generator-specsheet (Generac)Parts manual — 0173810sby-md1000 (Generac)

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Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Oil filter 0A53990233$44.00
Belt 0A88290584$275.00
2 priced items$319.00