Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 500 kW |
| Standby kVA | 625 |
| Prime power | 456 kW |
| Emissions | Tier 4 Final |
| Controller | DSE8610 MKII |
| Oil capacity | 74.0 L |
| Alternator | Leroy-Somer LSA472M7 |
| Voltage options | 208/120 V, 240/139 V, 480/277 V, 600/346 V |
| Phase | 3-phase |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 1600 A |
| Battery cranking | 950 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
| Coolant capacity | 63.2 L |
| Max ambient | 43 °C |
| Dry weight | 9048 kg |
| Sound level | 75.0 dBA @ 7 m |
| Fuel tank | 2876.0 L |
| Tank runtime | 26.2 hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 74.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 63.2 L |
| Displacement | 18.1 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged & Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Perkins 2806F-E18TAG1| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | find | |||
| Fuel filter | — | find | |||
| Oil filter | — | find | |||
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Oil | 19.5 L | — |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Generac MDE570P?
The Generac MDE570P is rated 500 kW standby (625.0 kVA).
What engine does the Generac MDE570P use?
The Generac MDE570P is powered by the Perkins 2806F-E18TAG1 engine.
What fuel does the Generac MDE570P use?
The Generac MDE570P runs on diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the Generac MDE570P?
The Perkins 2806F-E18TAG1 engine in the Generac MDE570P has an oil capacity of 74.0 liters.
What alternator does the Generac MDE570P use?
The Generac MDE570P uses a Leroy-Somer LSA472M7 alternator.
Troubleshooting
4Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Low Load indicator LED. • Indicates genset has operated at less than 30% capacity for more than 15 minutes. | Resolve by increasing electrical load. If unable to operate genset at more than 30% load, use a smaller generator. | |
| (2) Lug Door Open indicator LED. | Indicates lug-box door is open. | Resolve by closing lug-box door. If condition remains unresolved, inspect lug-box door safety switch for proper operation. |
| (3) Emergency Stop indicator LED. | Indicates Emergency Stop switch is active (pushed in). | Resolve by deactivating (pulling out) Emergency Stop switch. |
| (4) Shutdown indicator LED. | Indicates a shutdown alarm is present. | Resolve by resolving shutdown condition. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
31| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010417 | Oil and filter | 1 | Oil | PartsGeek |
| 010418 | Fuel filter | 1 | Fuel filter | PartsGeek |
| 010419 | Air filter | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| 010422 | Battery service | 1 | Battery service | PartsGeek |
| 010423 | Spark plugs | 1 | Spark plug | PartsGeek |
| 010424 | (F) Engine Start Button | Auto mode led | PartsGeek | |
| 010425 | (G) Alarm Mute and Lamp Test Button | Alarm mute and lamp test button | PartsGeek | |
| 010426 | (H) AUTO Mode LED | Auto mode led | PartsGeek | |
| 010427 | (I) AUTO Mode Button | Auto mode button | PartsGeek | |
| 010428 | (J) PAS valve test switch LED (if equipped) | Manual mode button | PartsGeek | |
| 010429 | (K) PAS valve test switch (if equipped) | Engine stop reset mode button | PartsGeek | |
| 010430 | (L) Maintenance Alarms | Engine stop reset mode led | PartsGeek | |
| 014005 | Owner’s Manual for Mobile Generator | Owners manual | PartsGeek | |
| 014008 | Genset Controller | Controller | PartsGeek | |
| 014011 | Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance. | Battery | PartsGeek | |
| 014017 | Connection Lugs | 1 | Connection lug | PartsGeek |
| 014020 | Receptacles, Breakers—Covers Removed | Receptacle breaker panel | PartsGeek | |
| 014029 | Fuel System | Fuel system | PartsGeek | |
| 014030 | Engine Aftertreatment Monitoring | Aftertreatment monitoring | PartsGeek | |
| 014037 | Cold Weather Starting Aids (If Equipped) | Cold weather starting aids | PartsGeek | |
| 014047 | Cam Lock Connections (If Equipped) | 1 | Cam lock connection | PartsGeek |
| 015113 | 3-Way fuel valve | 3-way fuel valve | PartsGeek | |
| 000237 | Realimentación eléctrica. Use únicamente mecanismos de conexión aprobados para aislar el generador de la fuente de alimentación normal. | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 000393a | ADVERTENCIA: PRODUCE CÁNCER Y DAÑOS REPRODUCTIVOS | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 000394 | WARNING | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 014004 | Control panel access door | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 014006 | Component Locations—AC Distribution Panel | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 014007 | 125 V, 15 A battery charger shore power plug (NEMA 5-15P) (If equipped) | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 014012 | Link board positions, voltage settings | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 014018 | DANGER - Electrocuton. Before connections are made to the unit, verify the main circuit breaker and battery disconnect switch are OFF. | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 057-254 | Purchasing ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR PLUGS FROM DSE | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | |||
| Prime | 25% | 42.3 | 11.2 |
| Prime | 50% | 68.3 | 18.0 |
| Prime | 75% | 96.7 | 25.6 |
| Prime | 100% | 126.8 | 33.5 |
| Standby | |||
| Standby | 110% | 138.3 | 36.5 |
Available documents
Spec sheet — mde570-diesel-generator spec-sheet (Generac)Owner's manual — A0001515518 (Generac)Parts manual — A0001531269 (Generac)