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Generac MD1500 Generator Set

The Generac MD1500 is a 1500 kW (2000 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Mitsubishi S16R-Y2PTAW-1 engine. It is available at 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V and 347/600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 2255 A. It holds about 200 L (52.8 gal) of oil and 586.7 L (155.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 4 group-8 batteries at 12 V. The set measures 6045×2540×2743 mm (238.0×100.0×108.0 in) and weighs about 14498 kg (31963 lb). The same S16R-Y2PTAW-1 engine also powers generator sets from AKSA, Centrica Business Solutions, Kohler, Rudox Power Generation and Simson-Maxwell.

1500 kW
Standby
65.4 L
Displacement
200.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1500 kW
Standby kVA2000
Prime power1350 kW
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerInteliGen NT Display
Oil capacity200.0 L
Alternator1500kW, 125°C, NEMA H (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Voltage options120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V
Phase3
Rated current2255 A
Power factor0.8
Battery group8D
Battery voltage12 VDC V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity586.7 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)6045×2540×2743 mm
Dry weight14498 kg

Engine

Mitsubishi S16R-Y2PTAW-1
Oil capacity200.0 L
Coolant capacity586.7 L
Displacement65.4 L
AspirationTurbocharged/Intercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Generac MD1500?

The Generac MD1500 is rated 1500 kW standby (2000.0 kVA).

What engine does the Generac MD1500 use?

The Generac MD1500 is powered by the Mitsubishi S16R-Y2PTAW-1 engine.

What fuel does the Generac MD1500 use?

The Generac MD1500 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac MD1500?

The Mitsubishi S16R-Y2PTAW-1 engine in the Generac MD1500 has an oil capacity of 200.0 liters.

What alternator does the Generac MD1500 use?

The Generac MD1500 uses a 1500kW, 125°C, NEMA H alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby25%143.838.0
Standby50%246.065.0
Standby75%356.294.1
Standby100%479.2126.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — Generac 1500kW MD1500 Diesel Generator 65.4L (Generac)Spec sheet — md1500-1500kw-diesel-generator-specsheet (Generac)Spec sheet — md1500 0l1872a (Generac)