Specifications
| Fuel | Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 230 kW |
| Standby kVA | 288 |
| Prime power | 207 kW |
| Controller | Digital H Control Panel - Dual 4x20 Display |
| Oil capacity | 34.3 L |
| Alternator | 520 |
| Voltage options | 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 346/600 V |
| Phase | Three-Phase |
| Rated current | 798 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Battery group | 2 |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 71.9 L |
| Max ambient | 43.3 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3524×1463×1728 mm |
| Dry weight | 2887 kg |
| Sound level | 84.1 dBA @ 7 m |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 34.3 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 71.9 L |
| Displacement | 14.17 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged/Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Filters & service parts
model family| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | Full-flow cartridge | — | |||
| Battery | 8D | — | |||
| Coolant | Pressurized Closed Recovery | — | |||
| Fuel | Natural Gas | — | |||
| Oil | Gear | — |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Generac SG230?
The Generac SG230 is rated 230 kW standby (288.0 kVA).
What engine is in the Generac SG230?
The Generac SG230 is powered by the Generac 14.2L engine.
What kind of fuel does the Generac SG230 run on?
The Generac SG230 runs on Natural Gas.
How much oil does the Generac SG230 take?
The Generac 14.2L engine in the Generac SG230 has an oil capacity of 34.3 liters.
What alternator comes on the Generac SG230?
The Generac SG230 uses a 520 alternator.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 25% | 971.0 | 27.5 |
| Standby | 50% | 178.29 | 47.1 |
| Standby | 75% | 240.75 | 63.6 |
| Standby | 100% | 297.53 | 78.6 |
Available documents
Engine spec — 0195640SBY SG230 (Generac)Spec sheet — 0K4296 SG230 12-9L 60Hz (Generac)Spec sheet — 0l0028-a-sg230-14-2l-60hz (Generac)Spec sheet — Generac 230kW SG230 Gas Generator 14.2L (Generac)Reference — 0172630SBY (Generac)