Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 500 kW |
| Standby kVA | 625 |
| Prime power | 450 kW |
| Emissions | Tier II |
| Controller | Digital H Control Panel - Dual 4x20 Display |
| Oil capacity | 27.0 L |
| Alternator | WEG (4-pole, Class H insulation) |
| Voltage options | 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 600 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Rated current | 1735 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 1504 A |
| Battery group | Group 27F |
| Battery cranking | 700CCA, 90AH CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24VDC V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
| Coolant capacity | 200 (757) L |
| Max ambient | 122 (50) °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 151×70×63 mm |
| Dry weight | 9902 kg |
| Sound level | 75.0 dBA @ 1 m |
| Fuel tank | 83.7 L |
| Tank runtime | 75 hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 27.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 200.0 L |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged/Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Common questions
How many kW is the Generac SD500?
The Generac SD500 is rated 500 kW standby (625.0 kVA).
What engine is in the Generac SD500?
The Generac SD500 is powered by the Doosan Closed Recovery engine.
Is the Generac SD500 diesel or gas?
The Generac SD500 runs on Diesel.
How much oil does the Generac SD500 take?
The Doosan Closed Recovery engine in the Generac SD500 has an oil capacity of 27.0 liters.
What alternator comes on the Generac SD500?
The Generac SD500 uses a WEG alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 25% | 39.7 | 10.5 |
| Standby | 50% | 73.8 | 19.5 |
| Standby | 75% | 89.7 | 23.7 |
| Standby | 100% | 118.1 | 31.2 |
Available documents
Engine spec — 0173620SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0184660SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0197160sby-b-sd500-15-2l-perkins (Generac)Spec sheet — Generac 500kW SD500 Diesel Generator MPS 15.2L (Generac)Spec sheet — sd500-500kw-diesel-generator-mps-specsheet (Generac)Reference — 0165890SBY (Generac)