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Generac SD080 Generator Set

The Generac SD080 is a 80 kW (80 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Generac 3.9DTA engine. It is available at 120 V, 240 V, 80 V, 277 V and 480 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 205 A. It holds about 18 L (4.8 gal) of oil and 15.9 L (4.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 48.9 °C. Starting uses 2 group-161970 batteries at 12 V. The set measures 2362.2×1016×1244.6 mm (93.0×40.0×49.0 in), weighs about 1100 kg (2425 lb) and produces 782 dBA at 1 m. An integrated tank holds 510 L (134.7 gal), roughly 81 hours of runtime.

80 kW
Standby
3.9 L
Displacement
18.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power80 kW
Standby kVA80
Prime power64 kW
EmissionsEPA Certi fi ed
ControllerDigital H Control Panel - Dual 4x20 Display
Oil capacity18.0 L
Alternator390 (Class NEMA MG1-32.6, NEMA MG1-1.66 insulation)
Voltage options120 V, 240 V, 80 V, 277 V, 480 V
Phasesingle,three
Rated current205 A
Power factor[1.0, 0.8]
Circuit breaker205 A
Battery groupSee Battery Index 0161970SBY
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity[15.9, 6.4, 9.5] L
Max ambient[48.9, 48.9] °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)2362×1016×1244 mm
Dry weight1100 kg
Fuel tank510.0 L
Tank runtime81 hr

Engine

Generac 3.9DTA
Oil capacity18.0 L
Coolant capacity6.4 L
Displacement3.9 L
Aspirationturbocharged/aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Generac 3.9DTA
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—
Fuel filterSingle Cartridge—100 hr
Oil filterFull flow, Cartridge—100 hr
Battery12 Volt, 90 A.H., 4DLT (2)—100 hr
Belt—100 hr
Coolant50/50 Ethylene glycol antifreeze15.9 L—100 hr
OilGear18.0 liters—100 hr
Spark plug—100 hr

Common questions

What size generator is the Generac SD080?

The Generac SD080 is rated 80 kW standby (80.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Generac SD080?

The Generac SD080 is powered by the Generac 3.9DTA engine.

What fuel does the Generac SD080 use?

The Generac SD080 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac SD080?

The Generac 3.9DTA engine in the Generac SD080 has an oil capacity of 18.0 liters.

How much coolant does the Generac SD080 hold?

The Generac SD080 cooling system holds [15.9, 6.4, 9.5] liters for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the Generac SD080?

The Generac SD080 is rated 64 kW prime (64 kVA), against 80 kW standby.

How much does the Generac SD080 weigh?

The Generac SD080 has a dry weight of 1100 kg (2425 lb).

What size fuel tank does the Generac SD080 have?

The Generac SD080 has a 510 liter (135 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 81 hours of runtime.

What voltages is the Generac SD080 available in?

The Generac SD080 is offered in 120 V, 240 V, 80 V, 277 V, 480 V, single,three-phase.

What battery does the Generac SD080 use?

The Generac SD080 uses 2 batteryies, 12 V each, group See Battery Index 0161970SBY, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the Generac SD080?

The Generac SD080 uses a 390 alternator. Insulation class NEMA MG1-32.6, NEMA MG1-1.66.

Parts

2
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
4.5DTAAlternator1Alternator buy
4045Hf275HEngine1Service part / kit Amazon eBay

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Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime100%16.713.8
Standby25%7.92.1
Standby50%14.03.7
Standby75%19.75.2
Standby100%20.817.3

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0k5092-sd080-4-5l (Generac)Spec sheet — sd080-80kw-diesel-generator-specsheet (Generac)Spec sheet — sd080 39ta (Generac)Parts manual — 0169830SBY (Generac)

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