Specifications
| Fuel | Natural Gas, Propane Vapor |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 50 kW |
| Standby kVA | 63 |
| Prime power | 45 kW |
| Emissions | EPA Certified |
| Controller | Digital H Control Panel - Dual 4x20 Display |
| Oil capacity | 5.7 L |
| Alternator | 390 (4-pole, Class H insulation) |
| Voltage options | 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 346/600 V |
| Phase | Three-Phase |
| Rated current | 208 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 208 A |
| Battery group | See Battery Index 0161970SBY |
| Battery voltage | 12 VDC V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 23.9 L |
| Max ambient | 40 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2360×1015×1914 mm |
| Dry weight | 875 kg |
| Tank runtime | N/A hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 5.7 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 23.9 L |
| Displacement | 6.8 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
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 6.8L engine.
What fuel type does the Generac SG050 take?
The Generac SG050 runs on Natural Gas, Propane Vapor.
What's the oil capacity on a Generac SG050?
The Generac 6.8L engine in the Generac SG050 has an oil capacity of 5.7 liters.
Which alternator is fitted to the Generac SG050?
The Generac SG050 uses a 390 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 25% | 8.7 | 2.9 |
| Standby | 50% | 14.9 | 5.0 |
| Standby | 75% | 20.2 | 6.7 |
| Standby | 100% | 805.0 | 22.8 |
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)Parts manual — 0187350SBY (Generac)