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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 Detroit Diesel 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.

2000 kW
Standby
65.0 L
Displacement
250.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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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

Detroit Diesel 16V4000
Oil capacity250.0 L
Coolant capacity206.0 L
Displacement65.0 L
AspirationTurbocharged/Aftercooled

Maintenance & consumables

for the Detroit Diesel 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 Detroit Diesel 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 Detroit Diesel 16V4000 engine in the Generac SD2000 has an oil capacity of 250.0 liters.

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)