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MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set Generator Set

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set is a 550 kW (687 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Volvo Penta TAD1642GE engine. It is available at 120/208 V and 277/480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1910 A. It holds about 48 L (12.7 gal) of oil and 60 L (15.9 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of N/A °C. Starting uses 1 group-900 battery rated 900 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 238×96×44 mm (9.4×3.8×1.7 in), weighs about 9 kg (20 lb) and produces N/A dBA at N/A m. An integrated tank holds 900 L (237.8 gal), roughly N/A hours of runtime. The same TAD1642GE engine also powers generator sets from Kohler, Rivera Diesel and Volvo Penta.

550 kW
Standby
16.12 L
Displacement
48.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set

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

Fuel system

1 required
33798Fuel filter (primary)$24.78NAPA

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power550 kW
Standby kVA687
Prime power500 kW
EmissionsEPA Certified
ControllerInteligen vibration-isolated
Oil capacity48.0 L
AlternatorMarathon 4-Pole, Rotating Field (4-pole, Class Class H insulation)
Voltage options120/208 V, 277/480 V
Phase3
Rated current1910 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker100% A
Battery group900 Ah
Battery cranking900 Ah CCA
Battery voltage24 VDC V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity60.0 L
Max ambientN/A °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)238×96×44 mm
Dry weight9 kg
Fuel tank900.0 L
Tank runtimeN/A hr

Engine

Volvo Penta TAD1642GE
Oil capacity42.0 L
Coolant capacity39.7 L
Displacement16.12 L
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled (TC/PE)
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE

1

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP552040Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeNAPA 3798, CLAAS 0000687120, CLAAS 0025981840, WALGAHN-MOTORENTECHN 00811645 buy

Same engine, other brands

3 brands

The Volvo Penta TAD1642GE in this set also powers 9 generator sets sold under 3 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
Kohler5M4028, 5M4030, 5M4032, 5M4164, 5M4272
Rivera DieselRVL 550, VL 550
Volvo Penta550REOZV, TAD 1642 GE

Maintenance & consumables

for the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir filter with replaceable paper insert×1—1000 hr
Fuel filter30 micron Racor ® fuel filter system—
Fuel filterPrimary, 10 Micron/ Secondary w/Water Separator, 3 Microns×2337981000 hr Amazon eBay NAPA $24.78
Oil filterFull-flow disposable spin-on oil filter×2—1000 hr
Battery×2—1000 hr
Belt×1—1000 hr
Coolant60.0 L—500 hr
OilFull-flow oil filter of spin-on type, By-pass oil filter of spin-on type, Oil cooler, side mounted, Low noise oil sump48.0 l—600 hr
Spark plug×1—1000 hr

Common questions

What size generator is the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set?

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set is rated 550 kW standby (687.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set?

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE engine.

What kind of fuel does the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set run on?

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set runs on Diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set?

The Volvo Penta TAD1642GE engine in the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set has an oil capacity of 42.0 liters.

What is the cooling system capacity of the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set?

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set cooling system holds 60 liters (15.9 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set?

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set is rated 500 kW prime (625 kVA), against 550 kW standby.

How much does the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set weigh?

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set has a dry weight of 9 kg (19 lb).

How big is the fuel tank on the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set?

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set has a 900 liter (238 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about N/A hours of runtime.

What voltages is the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set available in?

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set is offered in 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 3-phase.

How many cold cranking amps does the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set require?

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set uses 1 battery, 24 VDC V each, 900 Ah CCA, group 900 Ah, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set?

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set uses a Marathon 4-Pole, Rotating Field alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class Class H.

What fuel filter fits the MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set?

The MQ Power 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set uses fuel filter part number 33798.

Parts

3
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
5M4028LEAD10Service part / kit Amazon eBay
5M4030LEAD10Service part / kit Amazon eBay
5M4164LEAD4Service 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
Prime100%142.737.7
Standby100%142.737.7

Available documents

Reference — MQ EGC-550V Volvo-TAD1642-GE (MQ Power)

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Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter (primary) 33798$24.78
1 priced item$24.78