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Northern Lights M30 Generator Set

The Northern Lights M30 is a 30 kW Diesel standby generator set powered by a Northern Lights M30C3F engine. It is available at 120 V and 240 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 100 A. It holds about 10 L (2.6 gal) of oil and 10 L (2.6 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 1 group-27 battery rated 800 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 1500×800×1000 mm (59.1×31.5×39.4 in), weighs about 300 kg (661 lb) and produces 75 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 200 L (52.8 gal), roughly 10 hours of runtime.

30 kW
Standby
12.5 L
Displacement
10.0 L
Oil capacity
5
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Service parts for the M30

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Fuel system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power30 kW
Prime power30 kW
Oil capacity10.0 L
AlternatorM30C3F
Voltage options120 V, 240 V
PhaseSingle
Rated current100 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker150 A
Battery groupGroup 27
Battery cranking800 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity10 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1500×800×1000 mm
Dry weight300 kg
Sound level75.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank200.0 L
Tank runtime10 hr

Engine

Northern Lights M30C3F
Oil capacity10.0 L
Coolant capacity10.0 L
Displacement12.5 L
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Northern Lights M30C3F
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir filter element—250 hr
Fuel filter50/50 ethylene-glycol heavy-duty diesel engine coolant24-512012000 hr Amazon eBay $33.57 NAPA $21.81
Oil filter50/50 ethylene-glycol heavy-duty diesel engine coolant—2000 hr
Batterysealed batteries—500 hr
Beltalternator drive belt—500 hr
Coolant50/50 ethylene-glycol heavy-duty diesel engine coolant—2000 hr
Oil50/50 ethylene-glycol heavy-duty diesel engine coolant—2000 hr
Spark plugspark plugs—500 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Northern Lights M30?

The Northern Lights M30 is rated 30 kW standby.

Which engine powers the Northern Lights M30?

The Northern Lights M30 is powered by the Northern Lights M30C3F engine.

What kind of fuel does the Northern Lights M30 run on?

The Northern Lights M30 runs on Diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a Northern Lights M30?

The Northern Lights M30C3F engine in the Northern Lights M30 has an oil capacity of 10.0 liters.

What is the coolant capacity of the Northern Lights M30?

The Northern Lights M30 cooling system holds 10 liters (2.6 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the sound level of the Northern Lights M30?

The Northern Lights M30 is rated at 75.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the Northern Lights M30 weigh?

The Northern Lights M30 has a dry weight of 300 kg (661 lb).

How big is the fuel tank on the Northern Lights M30?

The Northern Lights M30 has a 200 liter (53 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 10 hours of runtime.

What voltage does the Northern Lights M30 produce?

The Northern Lights M30 is offered in 120 V, 240 V, Single-phase.

How many cold cranking amps does the Northern Lights M30 require?

The Northern Lights M30 uses 1 battery, 12 V each, 800 CCA, group Group 27, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the Northern Lights M30?

The Northern Lights M30 uses a M30C3F alternator.

What fuel filter does the Northern Lights M30 use?

The Northern Lights M30 uses fuel filter part number 24-51201.

Parts

78model family
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
11-12203Gasket1Gasket Amazon eBay
11-15401Gasket, Thermostat Housing1Gasket eBay
11-25400Gasket1Gasket eBay $5.00
11-35401Exhaust Elbow Gasket1Gasket Amazon eBay
11-35402Exhaust Manifold Gasket4Gasket eBay
11-75401Gasket, Hydraulic Pump Flange1Gasket eBay
11115-78701-71Cylinder Head Gasket (formerly #11115-78700-71)1Gasket eBay FridayParts $59.00
11213-78300-71Rocker Arm Cover Gasket1Gasket eBay $30.00
11213-78700-71Rocker Arm Cover Gasket1Gasket eBay
11312-78330-71Gasket, Timing Gear Case1Gasket eBay
11328-78700-71Gasket, Timing Gear Cover1Gasket eBay
11383-78700-71Gasket, Rear Main Seal Retainer (formerly #11383-78330-71)1Gasket eBay
15691-78301-71Gasket1Gasket eBay $15.95
16-15401O-Ring1Seal Amazon eBay
16-25400O-Ring, 8.5 mm x 18 mm x 3.2 mm4Seal eBay
16100-78700-71Coolant Pump Assembly (parts not available separately - includes Key #2)1Pump eBay
16271-78302-71Gasket (Coolant Pump)1Gasket eBay
17171-78300-71Intake Manifold Gasket1Gasket eBay
17171-78700-71Intake Manifold Gasket1Gasket eBay
18-15401Bypass Hose, 1" ID x 5-1/4" Silicon1Hose eBay
18-15402Hose1Hose Amazon eBay
18-15404Hose, 3/4" ID x 5-3/4”1Hose Amazon eBay
18-15407Hose - Lugger1Hose eBay
18-35403Hose, 3/4" ID x 49" Wire Reinforced - KC units1Hose eBay
18-35404Hose, 3/4" ID x 46" Wire Reinforced - HE units1Hose eBay
18-55403Hose, 3/16" ID x 14"1Hose eBay
18-71010Hose, 5/8" ID x 11"1Hose eBay
20-12012Heat Exchanger Gasket, 3"2Gasket Amazon eBay
22-10003Water Level Switch / Gauge, Isolated Ground1Sensor Amazon eBay
22-10004Oil Level Switch/Gauge, ISO Ground1Sensor eBay
22-40233Oil Pressure Switch, 15 PSI, 1/8 NPT1Sensor Amazon eBay
22-40901Oil Pressure Switch, 25PSI1Sensor eBay
22-40907Temperature Switch, 205°F (3/8 NPT)1Sensor eBay
22-41016Oil Pressure Sender 0-80 PSI, Single Station 1/8 NPT1Sensor Amazon eBay $66.00
22-41025Switch, Water Temperature1Sensor Amazon eBay
22-42055Temperature Sender, 0-250°F Single Station 3/8 NPT1Sensor Amazon eBay $35.00
22-44812Magnetic Tachometer Pick-Up1Sensor Amazon eBay
22-44871Oil Pressure Sender, Single Station 0-150 PSISensor eBay
22501-87302Primer Pump1Pump eBay
23600-78300-71Injector4Injector eBay
23600-78700-71Injector, Complete (previously #23600-78301-71)4Injector eBay FridayParts $150.00
23620-78300-71Nozzle (marked DLLA150P35)1Injector eBay
23620-78301-71Nozzle (marked DLLA150P602 - for injector 23600-78301-71)1Injector eBay
23620-78700-71Nozzle (marked DLLA144P700 - for injector 23600-78700-71)1Injector eBay
24-05401Oil filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay $33.15
24-20001Air Filter1Air filter Amazon eBay
24-25401Air Filter Element (Lugger)1Air filter Amazon eBay
24-25402Air Filter Element (Marine - see Intake Noise Reduction Assembly)1Air filter Amazon eBay $24.95
24-52020Fuel Filter1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $24.71 NAPA $15.34
25-12017Spline Seal1Seal Amazon eBay
25-12060Impeller1Impeller Amazon eBay $28.99
25-12065Lip Seal1Seal Amazon eBay $15.00
25-12066Mechanical Seal1Seal Amazon eBay $40.46
25-12067O-Ring1Seal Amazon eBay $6.95 NAPA $5.07
25-15405Raw Water Pump (see parts detail)1Pump Amazon eBay $22.50 FridayParts $359.99
26-55404Feed Pump Assembly (includes keys #1 - #20)1Pump eBay
27371-63020Alternator Brush2Brush eBay
27372-63020Brush Spring2Brush eBay
27700-78301-71Regulator Assembly1Avr eBay
28141-22060-71Starter Brush2Brush eBay
29-05410Overhaul Gasket Set1Gasket eBay
35-10002Thermostat1Thermostat eBay
36-72002Hand Pump1Pump Amazon eBay
37-15401Flow Switch1Sensor eBay
40-05403Drive Belt (without PTO)1Belt Amazon eBay
40-05405Drive Belt (with PTO)1Belt Amazon eBay
40-05407Drive Belt (not shown)1Belt Amazon eBay
90301-81950-71O-Ring1Seal eBay
90311-55950-71Front Crankshaft Seal1Seal eBay
90311-95951-71Rear Main Seal (previously #90311-95950-71)1Seal Amazon eBay
90430-10027Gasket (Fuel Lift Pump Cover joint)1Gasket Amazon eBay
00-05408Wear Sleeve (Repair Type)**Service part / kit Amazon eBay
192290-0060Overhaul Kit1Service part / kit eBay
21-12010Zinc Anode1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
22-40007Stop Solenoid 24 Volt with Integral Stud1Service part / kit eBay
22-42054Stop Solenoid 12 Volt1Service part / kit eBay
25-12004Repair Kit (includes keys #3 - #9, #11)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $88.39
25-12064Bearing1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $9.95

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime9.242.44
Prime50%10.03.5
Prime100%9.242.44
Standby50%10.03.5

Available documents

Spec sheet — B179 M30C3F (Northern Lights)Spec sheet — B179-M30C3F (Northern Lights)Operator's manual — OM944W3 (Northern Lights)Owner's manual — OM944F (Northern Lights)Parts manual — D-5042 (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P984-I (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P984 (Northern Lights)Service manual — OM944F (Northern Lights)Service manual — OM944W3-1 (Northern Lights)

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Fuel filter 24-51201$21.81
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