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Generac SG045 Generator Set

The Generac SG045 is a 45 kW (68 kVA) Natural Gas, Propane Vapor standby generator set powered by a Generac SG045 engine. It is available at 120 V, 208/240 V and 480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 188 A. It holds about 5.7 L (1.5 gal) of oil and 11.36 L (3.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 1 group-24 battery rated 525 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 1930×950×1176 mm (76.0×37.4×46.3 in), weighs about 1023 kg (2255 lb) and produces N/A dBA at N/A m. An integrated tank holds N/A L (None gal), roughly N/A hours of runtime.

45 kW
Standby
5.4 L
Displacement
5.7 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas, Propane Vapor
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power45 kW
Standby kVA68
Prime power45 kW
EmissionsEPA Emissions Compliance: Stationary Emergency
ControllerDigital H-Panel Controller
Oil capacity5.7 L
Alternator390 (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Voltage options120 V, 208/240 V, 480 V
PhaseThree-Phase
Rated current188 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker120 A
Battery group24/27/31
Battery cranking525/700/925 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity11.36 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1930×950×1176 mm
Dry weight714 kg
Tank runtimeN/A hr

Engine

Generac SG045
Oil capacity5.7 L
Coolant capacity11.36 L
Displacement5.4 L
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Generac SG045
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterStandard
Fuel filterStandard
BatteryStandard
BeltStandard
CoolantStandard11.36 L
OilFull-flow spin-on cartridge5.7 L

Common questions

What size generator is the Generac SG045?

The Generac SG045 is rated 45 kW standby (68.0 kVA).

What engine does the Generac SG045 use?

The Generac SG045 is powered by the Generac SG045 engine.

What fuel type does the Generac SG045 take?

The Generac SG045 runs on Natural Gas, Propane Vapor.

How much oil does the Generac SG045 take?

The Generac SG045 engine in the Generac SG045 has an oil capacity of 5.7 liters.

What alternator comes on the Generac SG045?

The Generac SG045 uses a 390 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby25%290.08.2
Standby50%426.012.1
Standby75%562.015.9
Standby100%698.019.8

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0k4267-b-sg045-5-4l-60hz (Generac)Spec sheet — Generac 45kW SG045 Gas Generator 5.4L (Generac)Spec sheet — sg040-40kw-industrial-generator-spec-sheet (Generac)Parts manual — 0193710SBY (Generac)