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Generac SG050 Generator Set

The Generac SG050 is a 50 kW (63 kVA) Natural Gas, Propane Vapor standby generator set powered by a Generac GM 5.7L engine. It is available at 480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 208 A. It holds about 5.7 L (1.5 gal) of oil and 23.9 L (6.3 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 1 group-27 battery at 12 V. The set measures 2360×1015.9×1914.1 mm (92.9×40.0×75.4 in), weighs about 875 kg (1929 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.

50 kW
Standby
5.7 L
Displacement
5.7 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas, Propane Vapor
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power50 kW
Standby kVA63
Prime power45 kW
EmissionsEPA Certified
ControllerDigital H Control Panel - Dual 4x20 Display
Oil capacity5.7 L
Alternator390 (Class NEMA MG1-32.6, NEMA MG1-1.66 insulation)
Voltage options480 V
Phase3
Rated current208 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker208 A
Battery group27P
Battery voltage12 VDC V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity23.9 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)2360×1015×1914 mm
Dry weight714 kg
Tank runtimeN/A hr

Engine

Generac GM 5.7L
Displacement5.7 L

Maintenance & consumables

for the Generac GM 5.7L
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filter—
Battery1 27P (Battery Core)×1—
BeltNew—
Coolant-457.0 gal—
OilGood—

Common questions

How many kW is the Generac SG050?

The Generac SG050 is rated 50 kW standby (63.0 kVA).

What engine does the Generac SG050 use?

The Generac SG050 is powered by the Generac GM 5.7L engine.

What fuel type does the Generac SG050 take?

The Generac SG050 runs on Natural Gas, Propane Vapor.

What is the coolant capacity of the Generac SG050?

The Generac SG050 cooling system holds 23.9 liters (6.3 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much oil does the Generac SG050 take?

The Generac SG050 has an engine oil capacity of 5.7 liters (6.0 US quarts), per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the Generac SG050?

The Generac SG050 is rated 45 kW prime (56 kVA), against 50 kW standby.

How much does the Generac SG050 weigh?

The Generac SG050 has a dry weight of 714 kg (1574 lb).

What voltages is the Generac SG050 available in?

The Generac SG050 is offered in 480 V, 3-phase.

What size battery does the Generac SG050 need?

The Generac SG050 uses 1 battery, 12 VDC V each, group 27P, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the Generac SG050?

The Generac SG050 uses a 390 alternator. Insulation class NEMA MG1-32.6, NEMA MG1-1.66.

Parts

2
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
62059Battery charger, Generac P/N62059 12V/2A1Service part / kit eBay
TPS151GT10-000HotStart coolant heater, 120V, 1500W1Service part / kit eBay

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

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby25%8.72.9
Standby50%14.95.0
Standby75%20.26.7
Standby100%805.022.8

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0k4284-b-sg050-5-4l-60hz (Generac)Spec sheet — 0k4285-b-sg050-6-8l-60hz (Generac)Spec sheet — Generac 50kW SG050 Gas Generator 5.4L (Generac)Reference — Generac-SG050-SN-2066836-Load-Test-Report-and-Inspection-Checklist (Generac)Parts manual — 0187350SBY (Generac)

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