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Generac SD1500 Generator Set

The Generac SD1500 is a 1500 kW (1875 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Mitsubishi S16R-Y2PTAW-1 engine. It is available at 277/480 V and 346/600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 2255 A. It holds about 200 L (52.8 gal) of oil and 100 L (26.4 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 2 group-2 batteries at 12 V. The set measures 5844×2712×2955 mm (230.1×106.8×116.3 in), weighs about 15912 kg (35080 lb) and produces 50 dBA at 1 m. An integrated tank holds 1525 L (402.9 gal), roughly 12 hours of runtime. The same S16R-Y2PTAW-1 engine also powers generator sets from Kohler and Rudox Power Generation.

1500 kW
Standby
65.4 L
Displacement
200.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1500 kW
Standby kVA1875
Prime power1350 kW
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerInteliGen NT Display
Oil capacity200.0 L
AlternatorLeroy-Somer LSA (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Voltage options277/480 V, 346/600 V
PhaseThree-Phase
Rated current2255 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker2255 A
Battery group2
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity100 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)5844×2712×2955 mm
Dry weight15912 kg
Sound level50.0 dBA @ 1 m
Fuel tank1525.0 L
Tank runtime12 hr

Engine

Mitsubishi S16R-Y2PTAW-1
Oil capacity200.0 L
Coolant capacity170.0 L
Displacement65.4 L
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Mitsubishi S16R-Y2PTAW-1
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter4, Secondary×4
Fuel filter4, Secondary×4
Oil filter4, Secondary×4
BatteryFour, 1150×4
Belt4, Secondary×4
Spark plug4, Secondary×4

Common questions

How many kW is the Generac SD1500?

The Generac SD1500 is rated 1500 kW standby (1875.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Generac SD1500?

The Generac SD1500 is powered by the Mitsubishi S16R-Y2PTAW-1 engine.

What fuel does the Generac SD1500 use?

The Generac SD1500 runs on Diesel.

How much oil does the Generac SD1500 take?

The Mitsubishi S16R-Y2PTAW-1 engine in the Generac SD1500 has an oil capacity of 200.0 liters.

What alternator comes on the Generac SD1500?

The Generac SD1500 uses a Leroy-Somer LSA alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby25%36.5138.0
Standby50%66.0250.0
Standby75%97.3368.0
Standby100%133.035.13

Available documents

Spec sheet — Generac 1500kW SD1500 Diesel Generator 65.4L (Generac)Spec sheet — sd1500-1500kw-diesel-generator-specsheet (Generac)