Home›Magnum›Magnum MLG 20

Magnum MLG 20 Generator Set

The Magnum MLG 20 is a 20 kW (20 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03 engine. It is available at 120 V, 1Ø, 60 Hz and rated 79 A. It holds about 6.7 L (1.8 gal) of oil and 11.6 L (3.1 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of N/A °C. Starting uses 1 group-24 battery rated 720 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 276.96×172.72×142.24 mm (10.9×6.8×5.6 in), weighs about 660 kg (1455 lb) and produces 68 dBA at 23 m. An integrated tank holds 212 L (56.0 gal), roughly 31 hours of runtime. The same 4LE1NYGV-03 engine also powers generator sets from Generac.

20 kW
Standby
2.2 L
Displacement
6.7 L
Oil capacity
3
Document types

Typical fuel consumption for 20–25 kW Diesel generators →

Compare with other 20–25 kW Diesel generators →

Service parts for the MLG 20

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

Air intake

1 required
12969Air filtersee priceAmazon

Fuel system

1 required

Oil system

1 required

Belts

1 required

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power20 kW
Standby kVA20
Prime power19 kW
Emissions4i
ControllerN/A
Oil capacity6.7 L
AlternatorMarathon 334CSA3028
Voltage options120 V, 240 V
Phase1Ø
Rated current79 A
Power factor1
Circuit breaker100 A
Battery groupGroup 24
Battery cranking720 CCA
Battery voltage12V V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity11.6 L
Max ambientN/A °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)276×172×142 mm
Dry weight660 kg
Sound level68.0 dBA @ 23 m
Fuel tank212.0 L
Tank runtime31 hr

Engine

Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03
Oil capacity3.5 L
Coolant capacity4.5 L
Displacement2.2 L
AspirationN/A
Rated speed1800 rpm

Same engine, other brands

1 brand

The Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03 in this set also powers 1 generator set sold under 1 other brand. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
GeneracMLT4200

Maintenance & consumables

for the Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterFilter, air - metallic12969 Amazon eBay
Fuel filterwith replaceable element8944015310500 hr Amazon eBay $86.33 NAPA $16.78
Oil filterfull flow, spin on type58761000801000 hr Amazon eBay $16.89 PartsGeek $7.98 NAPA $14.75
BatteryGroup 24×1—500 hr
BeltBelt, fan22258 Amazon eBay
Coolant—1000 hr
Coolant filterN/A—
Oil—500 hr
Spark plugN/A—1000 hr

Common questions

What size generator is the Magnum MLG 20?

The Magnum MLG 20 is rated 20 kW standby (20.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Magnum MLG 20?

The Magnum MLG 20 is powered by the Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03 engine.

What fuel does the Magnum MLG 20 use?

The Magnum MLG 20 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Magnum MLG 20?

The Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03 engine in the Magnum MLG 20 has an oil capacity of 3.5 liters.

What is the cooling system capacity of the Magnum MLG 20?

The Magnum MLG 20 cooling system holds 11.6 liters (3.1 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the Magnum MLG 20?

The Magnum MLG 20 is rated 19 kW prime (19 kVA), against 20 kW standby.

What is the sound level of the Magnum MLG 20?

The Magnum MLG 20 is rated at 68.0 dBA at 23 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the Magnum MLG 20 weigh?

The Magnum MLG 20 has a dry weight of 660 kg (1455 lb).

What size fuel tank does the Magnum MLG 20 have?

The Magnum MLG 20 has a 212 liter (56 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 31 hours of runtime.

What voltage does the Magnum MLG 20 produce?

The Magnum MLG 20 is offered in 120 V, 240 V, 1Ø-phase.

What battery does the Magnum MLG 20 use?

The Magnum MLG 20 uses 1 battery, 12V V each, 720 CCA, group Group 24, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What alternator comes on the Magnum MLG 20?

The Magnum MLG 20 uses a Marathon 334CSA3028 alternator.

What oil filter does the Magnum MLG 20 use?

The Magnum MLG 20 uses oil filter part number 5876100080.

Which fuel filter part number does the Magnum MLG 20 take?

The Magnum MLG 20 uses fuel filter part number 8944015310.

Which air filter part number does the Magnum MLG 20 take?

The Magnum MLG 20 uses air filter part number 12969.

Parts

32
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
100AAlternator2.25Alternator Amazon eBay $100.99 FridayParts $16.28 SinoCMP $199.00
12398Receptacle Panel (2x5-20R, 2xL6-30R, 2x50A)Receptacle panel Amazon eBay $114.95
12969Condenser (magneto)1Air filter Amazon eBay
12973Element, air filter1Air filter Amazon eBay
13378Gasket, silicone2Gasket Amazon eBay
15006Cable, .188 in. x 27 ft. w/ball swedge1Cable Amazon eBay FridayParts $629.99
15183Filter, oil - Isuzu1Oil filter Amazon eBay
15331Fuel filter element1Fuel filter Amazon eBay
15612Cable, 16-7 cold mast drape1Hose Amazon eBay
22258Belt, fan1Belt Amazon eBay
26049Alternator, Isuzu1Alternator Amazon eBay
285PSL5260Generator Model 285PSL52601Generator Amazon eBay
50018Hose, fuel - .312 ID, 50 psi, SAE 30R73Hose Amazon eBay
PE4024HF285Engine Model PE4024HF2851Engine Amazon eBay
12142Decal, ground1Service part / kit Amazon eBay NAPA $74.66
13370Assembly, tether1Service part / kit Amazon eBay FridayParts $99.99
13660Radiator, 20kW wide1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
14262Sheave, 3 in.2Service part / kit Amazon eBay
15002Clamp, cable - .1882Service part / kit Amazon eBay
15003Thimble, cable1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
16600Winch, manual1Service part / kit Amazon eBay FridayParts $199.89
19258VALVE LAPPER1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
22419BBracket, overflow jug .5 gal-black1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
24942Decal, Patented 7,642,665,B2Service part / kit Amazon eBay
26286Decal, Hood Service1Service part / kit Amazon eBay FridayParts $229.95
26386Decal, Pinch Point1Service part / kit Amazon eBay NAPA $45.89
26387Decal Set, Rear Hood Latch1Service part / kit Amazon eBay FridayParts $18.23
30093GSC Alarm StatusService part / kit Amazon eBay
30175Decal, UN31A tank caution1Service part / kit Amazon eBay NAPA $12.21 FridayParts $85.00
34275Decal, Caution - 120V & 240V Outlets1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
34424Decal Set, Voltage Selector Switch NEUTRAL BONDED TO FRAME1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
34425Decal, Terminal Connections - 600V1Service part / kit Amazon eBay

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
Prime50%3.410.9
Prime75%5.111.35
Prime100%6.811.8

Available documents

Spec sheet — MLG20 Mobile (Magnum)Reference — 152 (Magnum)Owner's manual — 48948 (Magnum)

This page was generated from the 3 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.

Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter 8944015310$16.78
Oil filter 5876100080$7.98
2 priced items$24.76