Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 250 kW |
| Standby kVA | 250 |
| Prime power | 250 kW |
| Emissions | EPA Certified |
| Controller | Digital |
| Oil capacity | 28.0 L |
| Alternator | Series 60, 4-Cycle |
| Voltage options | 250 V |
| Phase | Single |
| Rated current | 799 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 867 A |
| Battery group | See Battery Index 0161970SBY |
| Battery cranking | 995 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 49.2 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3250×1357×1460 mm |
| Dry weight | 2025 kg |
| Sound level | 128.0 dBA |
| Fuel tank | 0.0 L |
| Tank runtime | 0 hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 28.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 49.2 L |
| Displacement | 8.7 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged/Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Common questions
What size generator is the Generac SD250?
The Generac SD250 is rated 250 kW standby (250.0 kVA).
What engine does the Generac SD250 use?
The Generac SD250 is powered by the Iveco/FPT 8.7L engine.
Is the Generac SD250 diesel or gas?
The Generac SD250 runs on Diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the Generac SD250?
The Iveco/FPT 8.7L engine in the Generac SD250 has an oil capacity of 28.0 liters.
What alternator comes on the Generac SD250?
The Generac SD250 uses a Series 60, 4-Cycle alternator.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 25% | 51.1 | 13.5 |
| Prime | 50% | 36.0 | 9.5 |
| Prime | 75% | 51.1 | 13.5 |
| Prime | 100% | 63.6 | 16.8 |
| Standby | 25% | 20.8 | 5.5 |
| Standby | 50% | 39.4 | 10.4 |
| Standby | 75% | 56.0 | 14.8 |
| Standby | 100% | 70.0 | 18.5 |
Available documents
Spec sheet — 0185780sby-c-sd250-8-7l (Generac)Spec sheet — Generac 250kW SD0250 Diesel Generator 8.7L (Generac)Spec sheet — sd0250-250kw-diesel-generator-specsheet (Generac)Reference — 0159280SBY (Generac)Reference — 0165850SBY (Generac)Reference — sd230-250 2 (Generac)