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John Deere MLG8K Generator Set

The John Deere MLG8K is a 9 kW (9 kVA) Natural standby generator set powered by a Kubota D1105-E3BG engine. It is available at 120/240 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 37 A. It holds about 5.1 L (1.3 gal) of oil and 4.5 L (1.2 gal) of coolant. Starting uses 1 battery rated 440 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 1676×1727×1422 mm (66.0×68.0×56.0 in), weighs about 467 kg (1030 lb) and produces 70 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 114 L (30.1 gal), roughly 43 hours of runtime. The same D1105-E3BG engine also powers generator sets from Generac and Magnum.

9 kW
Standby
1.12 L
Displacement
5.1 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the MLG8K

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required
16686Fuel filtersee priceeBay

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelNatural
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power9 kW
Standby kVA9
Prime power8 kW
EmissionsTier 4
Oil capacity5.1 L
AlternatorMarathon Brushless/F
Voltage options120/240 V
Phase1
Rated current37 A
Power factor1.0
Battery cranking440 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Dimensions (L×W×H)1676×1727×1422 mm
Dry weight467 kg
Wet weight567 kg
Sound level70.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank114.0 L
Tank runtime43 hr

Engine

Kubota D1105-E3BG
Oil capacity5.1 L
Coolant capacity4.5 L
Displacement1.12 L
AspirationLiquid Cooled Diesel
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Kubota D1105-E3BG
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry type cartridge16444 Amazon $370.99 eBay
Fuel filterReplaceable element16686500 hr eBay
Oil filterSpin-on type16691250 hr Amazon $42.50 eBay
Battery
Belt
Coolant
OilChange the engine oil and oil filter after the initial 50 hours of operation, then at the appropriate interval thereafter.50 hr
Spark plug

Common questions

How many kW is the John Deere MLG8K?

The John Deere MLG8K is rated 9 kW standby (9.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the John Deere MLG8K?

The John Deere MLG8K is powered by the Kubota D1105-E3BG engine.

What fuel does the John Deere MLG8K use?

The John Deere MLG8K runs on Natural.

What is the oil capacity of the John Deere MLG8K?

The Kubota D1105-E3BG engine in the John Deere MLG8K has an oil capacity of 5.1 liters.

What alternator comes on the John Deere MLG8K?

The John Deere MLG8K uses a Marathon Brushless/F alternator.

What oil filter fits the John Deere MLG8K?

The John Deere MLG8K uses oil filter part number 16691.

What fuel filter fits the John Deere MLG8K?

The John Deere MLG8K uses fuel filter part number 16686.

Which air filter part number does the John Deere MLG8K take?

The John Deere MLG8K uses air filter part number 16444.

Parts

1
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
10585GService part / kit Amazon eBay

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Available documents

Reference — MMG330 Brochure (John Deere)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 16444$370.99
Oil filter 16691$42.50
2 priced items$413.49