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Generac MG400 Generator Set

The Generac MG400 is a 400 kW (500 kVA) Natural Gas standby generator set powered by a Generac V12 engine. It is available at 480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1389 A. It holds about 30 L (7.9 gal) of oil and 87 L (23.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 2 group-2 batteries at 12 V. The set measures 3923×1803×1702 mm (154.4×71.0×67.0 in), weighs about 3823 kg (8428 lb) and produces 93 dBA at 7 m.

400 kW
Standby
21.9 L
Displacement
30.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power400 kW
Standby kVA500
Prime power400 kW
EmissionsEPA Certified
ControllerDigital G, Digital G-200
Oil capacity30.0 L
Alternator520
Voltage options480 V
PhaseThree-Phase
Rated current1389 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker602 A
Battery group2
Battery voltage12 VDC V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity87 L
Max ambient50.0 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3923×1803×1702 mm
Dry weight3823 kg
Sound level93.0 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Generac V12
Oil capacity90.0 L
Coolant capacity87.0 L
Displacement21.9 L
AspirationTurbocharged/Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What size generator is the Generac MG400?

The Generac MG400 is rated 400 kW standby (500.0 kVA).

What engine does the Generac MG400 use?

The Generac MG400 is powered by the Generac V12 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Generac MG400 run on?

The Generac MG400 runs on Natural Gas.

What's the oil capacity on a Generac MG400?

The Generac V12 engine in the Generac MG400 has an oil capacity of 90.0 liters.

What is the coolant capacity of the Generac MG400?

The Generac MG400 cooling system holds 87 liters (23.0 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the sound level of the Generac MG400?

The Generac MG400 is rated at 93.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the Generac MG400 weigh?

The Generac MG400 has a dry weight of 3823 kg (8428 lb).

What voltage does the Generac MG400 produce?

The Generac MG400 is offered in 480 V, Three-Phase-phase.

How many cold cranking amps does the Generac MG400 require?

The Generac MG400 uses 2 batteryies, 12 VDC V each, group 2, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What alternator comes on the Generac MG400?

The Generac MG400 uses a 520 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby25%199.1152.6
Standby50%304.7380.5
Standby75%410.72108.5
Standby100%517.09136.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0k6098c-a-mg400-21-9l-60hz (Generac)Reference — Generac 400kW MG400 Gas Generator 21.9L (Generac)

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