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Generac MDG150 Generator Set

The Generac MDG150 is a 145 kW (181 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a John Deere 6068HFG05 engine. It is available at 120/208 V, 277/480 V and 120/240 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 218 A. It holds about 32.5 L (8.6 gal) of oil and 63.2 L (16.7 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 49 °C. Starting uses 2 group-31 batteries rated 1000 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 5300×2200×2600 mm (208.7×86.6×102.4 in), weighs about 3978 kg (8770 lb) and produces 75 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 1355 L (358.0 gal), roughly 39 hours of runtime. The same 6068HFG05 engine also powers generator sets from Hipower.

145 kW
Standby
6.8 L
Displacement
32.5 L
Oil capacity
3
Document types

Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power145 kW
Standby kVA181
Prime power120 kW
Emissions4
ControllerPower Zone
Oil capacity32.5 L
Voltage options120/208 V, 277/480 V, 120/240 V
Phase3
Rated current218 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker600 A
Battery group31
Battery cranking1000 CCA CCA
Battery voltage12V V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity63.2 L
Max ambient49 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)5300×2200×2600 mm
Dry weight3978 kg
Sound level75.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank1355.0 L
Tank runtime39 hr

Engine

John Deere 6068HFG05
Oil capacity32.5 L
Coolant capacity42.0 L
Displacement6.8 L
AspirationTurbocharged and Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the John Deere 6068HFG05
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDisposable air filter – paper element find
Fuel filterFuel Filtering (microns)×21500 hr find
Oil filterOil Filter Type500 hr find
BeltFan Type find
CoolantCooling System Capacity – gal (L)11.0 L6000 hr
OilCrankcase Capacity – qts (L)34.3 L500 hr

Compatible filters for the John Deere 6068HFG05 — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: John Deere AR79680 John Deere 4S00686R John Deere AH115833 John Deere RE181915 John Deere F434389J
  • Oil filter: John Deere RE519987 John Deere RE555072 John Deere DZ118286 John Deere AR58956 John Deere TCA10018

Troubleshooting

4
SymptomCauseRemedy
Low Load indicator LED is illuminated.Resolve by increasing electrical load. If unable to operate genset at more than 30% load, use a smaller generator.
Lug Door Open indicator LED is illuminated.Resolve by closing lug-box door. If condition remains unresolved, inspect lug-box door safety switch for proper operation.
Emergency Stop indicator LED is illuminated.Resolve by deactivating (pulling out) Emergency Stop switch.
Shutdown indicator LED is illuminated.Resolve by resolving shutdown condition.

Symptom → cause → remedy extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

12
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
002806Remote Start Terminal BlockRemote start terminal block buy
002858aLow Idle SwitchLow idle switch buy
011064Cold Weather OperationCold weather operation buy
011134Engine exhaustEngine exhaust buy
011135Generator boxGenerator box buy
003574Unit Serial Number LocationsService part / kit buy
004866A 20 A circuit breakers B 50 A circuit breaker (3 locations) C 120/240 V twist-lock receptacle (3 locations) D 120 V GFCI receptacle (2 locations)Service part / kit buy
006429Owner’s Manual for Mobile GeneratorService part / kit buy
011068Status: Generator at Rest, Stop Mode, 22:31Service part / kit buy
011136DANGER Electrocution. Do not disable or modify the connection box door safety switch.Service part / kit buy
51551Decal set, safety1Service part / kit buy
51552Decal, high temp2Service part / kit buy

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
Prime6.9
Prime25%12.9
Prime50%19.9
Prime75%26.9
Prime100%33.0
Standby1.3
Standby25%13.6
Standby50%22.0
Standby75%29.5
Standby100%36.0

Available documents

Spec sheetOwner's manualParts manual

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