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Generac SD180 Generator Set

The Generac SD180 is a 180 kW (180 kVA) #2D Fuel standby generator set powered by a John Deere 6068HF485 engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V and 600 V, 60 Hz. It holds about 22.7 L (6.0 gal) of oil and 42.4 L (11.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 2 group-4 batteries at 12 V. The same 6068HF485 engine also powers generator sets from AKSA, Atlas Copco, John Deere and Magnum.

180 kW
Standby
6.8 L
Displacement
22.7 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

Fuel#2D Fuel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power180 kW
Standby kVA180
Prime power147 kW
EmissionsTier III
ControllerH100 Digital
Oil capacity22.7 L
Voltage options120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 600 V
Battery group4D
Battery voltage12V V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity42.4 L
Max ambient50 °C

Engine

John Deere 6068HF485
Oil capacity22.7 L
Coolant capacity13.0 L
Displacement6.8 L
AspirationTurbocharged, Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the John Deere 6068HF485
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterCheck air cleaner dust unloader valve and indicator1000 hr find
Fuel filterFuel filter element2000 hr find
Oil filterEngine oil filter (1)2000 hr find
BeltPump BeltVP64S172000 hr PartsGeek
CoolantCooling Fluid5000 hr
Coolant filterWater in fuel filter2000 hr find
OilEngine oil (1)5.6 L2000 hr

Compatible filters for the John Deere 6068HF485 — 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
  • Fuel filter: John Deere N378886 John Deere AE29052 John Deere AT433554 John Deere RE522688 John Deere AR50041
  • Oil filter: John Deere RE519987 John Deere RE555072 John Deere DZ118286 John Deere AR58956 John Deere TCA10018

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Generac SD180?

The Generac SD180 is rated 180 kW standby (180.0 kVA).

What engine does the Generac SD180 use?

The Generac SD180 is powered by the John Deere 6068HF485 engine.

What fuel does the Generac SD180 use?

The Generac SD180 runs on #2D Fuel.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac SD180?

The John Deere 6068HF485 engine in the Generac SD180 has an oil capacity of 22.7 liters.

Parts

3
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
VP64S17Pump Belt1Belt PartsGeek
054199FUSESService part / kit Amazon eBay $31.91 PartsGeek
0F1732FUSESService part / kit Amazon eBay PartsGeek

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
Prime25%10.62.8
Prime50%20.05.3
Prime75%28.87.6
Prime100%38.210.1
Standby25%13.23.5
Standby50%25.06.6
Standby75%36.09.5
Standby100%47.712.6

Available documents

Brochure — 0166950SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0166120SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0173070SBY (Generac)