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Generac SD2000 Generator Set

The Generac SD2000 is a 2000 kW (2000 kVA) No. 2 Diesel Fuel standby generator set powered by a MTU 16V4000 engine. It is available at 277/480 V, 600 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V and 260/415 V, 3-phase. It holds about 250 L (66.0 gal) of oil and 492 L (130.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. The same 16V4000 engine also powers generator sets from MTU.

2000 kW
Standby
76.3 L
Displacement
250.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Service parts for the SD2000

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Fuel system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelNo. 2 Diesel Fuel
Standby power2000 kW
Standby kVA2000
Prime power1600 kW
ControllerGenerac "E" Control Panel
Oil capacity250.0 L
Voltage options277/480 V, 600 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 260/415 V
Phase3-phase
Power factor0.8
Battery voltage12V V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity492 L
Max ambient50 °C

Engine

MTU 16V4000
Oil capacity300.0 L
Coolant capacity175.0 L
Displacement76.3 L
AspirationTurbocharged with intercooler
Rated speed1500 rpm

Filters for the MTU 16V4000

1

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP552006Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-On Twist&DrainMTU 4202934, NAPA 3645, BALDWIN BF1262, SISU 1273400331 FridayParts $42.88

Same engine, other brands

1 brand

The MTU 16V4000 in this set also powers 1 generator set sold under 1 other brand. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
MTU16V4000DS2250G04

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 16V4000
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filterPaper Element Type33645 eBay
Oil filterFull Flow Cartridge and Bypass—
Coolant492.0 liter—
Oil250.0 liter—

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelNo. 2 Diesel FuelASTM Spec. Minimum Cetane of 45

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

How many kW is the Generac SD2000?

The Generac SD2000 is rated 2000 kW standby (2000.0 kVA).

What engine does the Generac SD2000 use?

The Generac SD2000 is powered by the MTU 16V4000 engine.

What fuel type does the Generac SD2000 take?

The Generac SD2000 runs on No. 2 Diesel Fuel.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac SD2000?

The MTU 16V4000 engine in the Generac SD2000 has an oil capacity of 300.0 liters.

What is the cooling system capacity of the Generac SD2000?

The Generac SD2000 cooling system holds 492 liters (130.0 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the Generac SD2000?

The Generac SD2000 is rated 1600 kW prime (1600 kVA), against 2000 kW standby.

What voltages is the Generac SD2000 available in?

The Generac SD2000 is offered in 277/480 V, 600 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 260/415 V, 3-phase-phase.

What size battery does the Generac SD2000 need?

The Generac SD2000 uses 4 batteryies, 12V V each, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which fuel filter part number does the Generac SD2000 take?

The Generac SD2000 uses fuel filter part number 33645.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%113.030.0
Prime50%208.055.0
Prime75%300.079.0
Prime100%405.0107.0
Standby25%143.037.7
Standby50%260.068.8
Standby75%375.099.0
Standby100%509.0134.5

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0165990SBY (Generac)Service manual — Wiring Diagrams (Generac)

This page was generated from the 2 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.

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