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Kohler 50RZG Generator Set

The Kohler 50RZG is a 55 kW (69 kVA) Natural Gas standby generator set powered by a General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L engine. It operates at 60 Hz. It holds about 6.2 L (1.6 gal) of oil and 20.8 L (5.5 gal) of coolant.

55 kW
Standby
5.0 L
Displacement
6.2 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power55 kW
Standby kVA69
Prime power50 kW
ControllerDecision-Maker 550
Oil capacity6.2 L
AlternatorKohler 4P8

Engine

General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L
Oil capacity6.2 L
Coolant capacity20.8 L
Displacement5.0 L
AspirationNatural Aspiration
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filterCartridgeGM16703 Amazon eBay $10.00 PartsGeek
Coolant20.8 L
Oil6.2 L150 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler 50RZG?

The Kohler 50RZG is rated 55 kW standby (69.0 kVA).

What engine does the Kohler 50RZG use?

The Kohler 50RZG is powered by the General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L engine.

What fuel does the Kohler 50RZG use?

The Kohler 50RZG runs on Natural Gas.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler 50RZG?

The General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L engine in the Kohler 50RZG has an oil capacity of 6.2 liters.

What alternator does the Kohler 50RZG use?

The Kohler 50RZG uses a Kohler 4P8 alternator.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
25-155-38Elbow, 90°, 1/8”NPT x 3/8” hose barb2Elbow PartsGeek
38050057Dipstick1Oil filter PartsGeek
38050060Oil Filter1Oil filter PartsGeek
38050308Alternator1Alternator PartsGeek
38050322Starter1Starter PartsGeek
38050327Wires, Spark Plug (8)1Spark plug PartsGeek
38050328Starter1Starter PartsGeek
38050441Hose, fuel 3/8 in. x 14.5 in.2Hose PartsGeek
38050449Hose, fuel 3/8 in. x 10.5 in.1Hose PartsGeek
38050647Spacer, fan1Fan filter PartsGeek
38050801Gasket, manifold exhaust2Gasket PartsGeek
38051414Lifting Eye, Idler, Belt1Belt PartsGeek
38900649Water Pump Hardware1Pump PartsGeek
A-253104Air cleaner assembly1Air filter PartsGeek
GM76024Tubing, 3/8” ID x 9” long, clear flexible plastic2Tubing PartsGeek
GM79552RadiatorRadiator PartsGeek
GM83718Air Filter, Oil, qts. 5.0L GM837186.4 (14.1)Air filter PartsGeek
X-6014-137Hose, Radiator Wire Insert, 3” ID1Hose PartsGeek
38050325Harness, Stat., IEPR1Service part / kit PartsGeek
38050326Distributor HVS (includes item 10)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
38050442Fitting, 3/8NPT x 3/8 HoseBarb1Service part / kit PartsGeek
38050445EPR assembly (5.7 L, 60 kW)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
38050634Bolt, 3/8-16x1 Flange Hd Ser2Service part / kit PartsGeek
38050809Pipe, Y w/heat shield1Service part / kit PartsGeek
38050812Intake Manifold1Service part / kit PartsGeek
38051406Crank Damper/Pulley Assembly1Service part / kit PartsGeek

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
Prime25%255.0
Prime50%362.4
Prime75%470.0
Prime100%560.7
Standby25%266.2
Standby50%388.0
Standby75%506.9
Standby100%596.9

Available documents

Spec sheet (Kohler)Wiring diagram — tp6098 (Kohler)Wiring diagram — tp6274 (Kohler)

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