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Generac SG020 Generator Set

The Generac SG020 is a 20 kW (20 kVA) N.G./L.P. standby generator set powered by a Generac MMC 4G15 engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 120/208 V and 277/480 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 83.3 A. It holds about 4.25 L (1.1 gal) of oil and 6.6 L (1.7 gal) of coolant. Starting uses 1 group-27 battery at 12 V.

20 kW
Standby
1.5 L
Displacement
4.25 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelN.G./L.P.
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power20 kW
Standby kVA20
Prime power16 kW
ControllerH-100
Oil capacity4.25 L
AlternatorMMC 4G15 (2-pole, Class Class F insulation)
Voltage options120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V
Phase1-phase, 3-phase
Rated current83.3 A
Power factor1.0
Battery group27F
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity6.6 L

Engine

Generac MMC 4G15
Oil capacity3.8 L
Coolant capacity0.9 L
Displacement1.5 L
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed3600 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Generac MMC 4G15
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterN.G./L.P.100 hr
Fuel filterNat. Gas or L.P . Vapor Systems100 hr
Oil filterFull flow, cartridge100 hr
Battery12 V, 90 A.H., 27F×1100 hr
BeltFlexible Fuel Lines100 hr
CoolantCooling system with coolant capacity of 2 US gallons, radiator capacity of 1.75 US gallons, and coolant flow rate of 10.6 US gallons per minute
OilGear type oil pump, full flow, cartridge oil filter3.8 L
Spark plugNot specified1000 hr

Common questions

How many kW is the Generac SG020?

The Generac SG020 is rated 20 kW standby (20.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Generac SG020?

The Generac SG020 is powered by the Generac MMC 4G15 engine.

What fuel type does the Generac SG020 take?

The Generac SG020 runs on N.G./L.P..

What is the oil capacity of the Generac SG020?

The Generac MMC 4G15 engine in the Generac SG020 has an oil capacity of 3.8 liters.

What alternator comes on the Generac SG020?

The Generac SG020 uses a MMC 4G15 alternator. It has 2 poles. Insulation class Class F.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby100%153.04.3

Available documents

Reference — 0172320SBY (Generac)Parts manual — 0172510SBY (Generac)