Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 400 kW |
| Standby kVA | 400 |
| Prime power | 300 kW |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Controller | PowerManager Digital Platform, PowerManager Digital Platform (PM-DCP) |
| Oil capacity | 36.0 L |
| Alternator | 520 (4-pole, Class H insulation) |
| Voltage options | 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 600 V |
| Phase | 3-phase |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Battery group | 8D |
| Battery cranking | 1155 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24V V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
| Coolant capacity | 64.5 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3455×1463×1701 mm |
| Dry weight | 2812 kg |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 34.8 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 85.0 L |
| Displacement | 16.0 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged/Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Generac 1600TA| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | find | |||
| Fuel filter | — | find | |||
| Oil filter | John Deere performance specifications | — | find | ||
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Oil | viscosity based on air temperature range between oil changes | 34.8 | — |
Compatible filters for the Generac 1600TA — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.
- Air filter: John Deere AH115833 John Deere RE67829 John Deere AZ61133 John Deere AZ61134 Donaldson P532931
- Fuel filter: John Deere N378886 John Deere AT365869 John Deere RE539465 John Deere AE20952 Donaldson P502392
- Oil filter: John Deere RE561823 John Deere RE538245 Donaldson P550595 Donaldson P550938
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Generac SD400?
The Generac SD400 is rated 400 kW standby (400.0 kVA).
What engine does the Generac SD400 use?
The Generac SD400 is powered by the Generac 1600TA engine.
What fuel does the Generac SD400 use?
The Generac SD400 runs on Diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the Generac SD400?
The Generac 1600TA engine in the Generac SD400 has an oil capacity of 34.8 liters.
What alternator does the Generac SD400 use?
The Generac SD400 uses a 520 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.
Parts
17| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20145-17036 | Oil Filter | 1 | Oil filter | PartsGeek |
| 20145-17038 | Air Filter | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| 20145-17040 | Fuel Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | PartsGeek |
| 20145-17042 | Coolant Filter | 1 | Coolant filter | PartsGeek |
| 20145-17044 | Belt | 1 | Belt | PartsGeek |
| 20145-17046 | Spark Plug | 1 | Spark plug | PartsGeek |
| A34471 | UN—11OCT88 | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| RG13887 | UN—26JUL05 | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| RG14798 | UN—23JUN06 | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| RG14813 | UN—27MAR06 | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| RG40854 | 0000007 UN—19—06MAY05 | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| T6828AB | OILSCAN ™ and COOLSCAN ™ are John Deere sampling programs to help you monitor machine performance and identify potential problems before they cause serious damage. | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| T6829AB | OILSCAN ™ and COOLSCAN ™ are John Deere sampling programs to help you monitor machine performance and identify potential problems before they cause serious damage. | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| TS206 | UN—23AUG88 | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| TS220 | UN—23AUG88 | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| TS677 | UN—21SEP89 | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| TS953 | UN—15MAY90 | 1 | Service part / kit | 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
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 25% | 26.1 | 6.9 |
| Prime | 50% | 51.9 | 13.7 |
| Prime | 75% | 77.6 | 20.5 |
| Prime | 100% | 103.3 | 27.3 |
| Standby | 25% | 31.8 | 8.4 |
| Standby | 50% | 57.5 | 15.2 |
| Standby | 75% | 83.3 | 22.0 |
| Standby | 100% | 115.5 | 30.5 |
Available documents
Brochure — 0161170SBY (Generac)Brochure — 0166950SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0165880SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0169340SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0173380SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0185840SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0196210sby-c-sd400-12-5l-perkins-1 (Generac)Spec sheet — sd350-3 400-2Spec sheet — sd400-400kw-diesel-generator-mps-specsheet (Generac)Service manual — Generac wiring and everything else (Generac)