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Generac SD030 Generator Set

The Generac SD030 is a 30 kW (38 kVA) Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel standby generator set powered by a Generac 2.4L engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V and 346/600 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 125 A. It holds about 6.2 L (1.6 gal) of oil and 10.95 L (2.9 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 1 group-161970 battery at 12 V. The set measures 1930.4×949.9×1072.1 mm (76.0×37.4×42.2 in) and weighs about 934 kg (2059 lb). An integrated tank holds 204.4 L (54.0 gal), roughly 19 hours of runtime.

30 kW
Standby
2.4 L
Displacement
6.2 L
Oil capacity
2
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Service parts for the SD030

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Specifications

FuelUltra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power30 kW
Standby kVA38
Prime power27 kW
EmissionsEPA Certified
ControllerH100 Digital
Oil capacity6.2 L
Alternator390 (Class NEMA MG1-32.6, NEMA MG1-1.66 insulation)
Voltage options120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 346/600 V
Phase1 and 3
Rated current125 A
Power factor1.0 (1-phase) / 0.8 (3-phase)
Circuit breaker125 A
Battery groupSee Battery Index 0161970SBY
Battery voltage12 VDC V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity10.95 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1930×949×1072 mm
Dry weight934 kg
Fuel tank204.4 L
Tank runtime19 hr

Engine

Generac 2.4L
Oil capacity3.785 L
Coolant capacity9.46 L
Displacement2.4 L
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Generac 2.4L
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—
Fuel filterFuel Filtering: 5 microns—
Oil filterFull Flow—
BatterySee Battery Index 0161970SBY0161970SBY Amazon eBay
Coolant50/50 Ethylene glycol antifreeze10.95 L—
Oil6.2 L—

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
PressureMax. Backpressure (Post Silencer)1.5 (5.1)inHg (kPa)Standby
PressureMaximum Radiator Backpressure0.5in H2O
SpeedFan Speed2698rpm
SpeedFrequency Regulation (Steady State)+/- 0.25%
SpeedRated Engine Speed1800rpmStandby
SpeedRegulation Accuracy (Steady State)+/- 0.25%
TemperatureExhaust Temp (Rated Output)850 (454)degF (degC)Standby
TemperatureMax. Ambient Temperature (before derate)104 (40)degF (degC)
TemperatureMax. Operating Radiator Air Temp122 (50)degF (degC)

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Coolant50/50 Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze9.5 LCoolant System Capacity
Coolant50/50 Ethylene glycol antifreeze10.95 LClosed coolant recovery system; coolant heater 1500 W, 120 VAC
FuelUltra Low Sulfur Diesel FuelASTMFuel filtering 5 microns
FuelUltra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel #2ASTMFuel Filtering (Microns): 5

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Generac SD030?

The Generac SD030 is rated 30 kW standby (38.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Generac SD030?

The Generac SD030 is powered by the Generac 2.4L engine.

What fuel type does the Generac SD030 take?

The Generac SD030 runs on Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel.

What's the oil capacity on a Generac SD030?

The Generac 2.4L engine in the Generac SD030 has an oil capacity of 3.785 liters.

How much coolant does the Generac SD030 hold?

The Generac SD030 cooling system holds 10.95 liters (2.9 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the Generac SD030?

The Generac SD030 is rated 27 kW prime (34 kVA), against 30 kW standby.

What is the dry weight of the Generac SD030?

The Generac SD030 has a dry weight of 934 kg (2059 lb).

What size fuel tank does the Generac SD030 have?

The Generac SD030 has a 204.4 liter (54 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 19 hours of runtime.

What voltage does the Generac SD030 produce?

The Generac SD030 is offered in 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 346/600 V, 1 and 3-phase.

How many cold cranking amps does the Generac SD030 require?

The Generac SD030 uses 1 battery, 12 VDC V each, group See Battery Index 0161970SBY, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What alternator does the Generac SD030 use?

The Generac SD030 uses a 390 alternator. Insulation class NEMA MG1-32.6, NEMA MG1-1.66.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby25%3.50.92
Standby50%5.51.45
Standby75%7.41.96
Standby100%10.42.74

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0k5085-sd030-2-4l (Generac)Spec sheet — Generac-SD0030-spec-sheet (Generac)Spec sheet — Generac-SD030-Spec-Sheet-Perkins-Engine (Generac)Spec sheet — sd030-30kw-diesel-generator-specsheet (Generac)Reference — 0172140SBY (Generac)

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