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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 6.8GN engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V and 346/600 V, Three-Phase-phase and 60 Hz. 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 rated 525 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 2360×1015.9×1914.1 mm (92.9×40.0×75.4 in) and weighs about 875 kg (1929 lb).

50 kW
Standby
6.8 L
Displacement
5.7 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas, Propane Vapor
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power50 kW
Standby kVA63
Prime power45 kW
EmissionsEPA Certified Stationary Emergency
ControllerH-100, Power Zone Pro
Oil capacity5.7 L
AlternatorGenerac 390 mm (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Voltage options120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 346/600 V
PhaseThree-Phase
Power factor0.8
Battery group27F
Battery cranking525/700/925CCA CCA
Battery voltage12 VDC V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity23.9 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)2360×1015×1914 mm
Dry weight875 kg

Engine

Generac 6.8GN
Oil capacity5.68 L
Coolant capacity12.3 L
Displacement6.8 L
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed2300 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Generac 6.8GN
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Cleaner find
Fuel filter find
Oil filterFull flow, Spin-On Cartridge find
Belt find
Coolant
Coolant filter find
OilGear

Common questions

What is the power rating of 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 6.8GN engine.

What fuel does the Generac SG050 use?

The Generac SG050 runs on Natural Gas, Propane Vapor.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac SG050?

The Generac 6.8GN engine in the Generac SG050 has an oil capacity of 5.68 liters.

What alternator does the Generac SG050 use?

The Generac SG050 uses a Generac 390 mm alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%
Prime75%
Prime100%
Standby25%
Standby50%
Standby75%
Standby100%

Available documents

Brochure — 0166950SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0165570SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0187350SBY (Generac)Spec sheet — 0193720SBY (Generac)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)Spec sheet — Generac 50kW SG050 Gas Generator 6.8L (Generac)Spec sheet — sg050t-50kw-industrial-gaseous-generator-specsheet (Generac)