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Northern Lights M50T13 Generator Set

The Northern Lights M50T13 is a 50 kW Diesel standby generator set powered by a John Deere Powertech Tier III 4045 engine. It is available at 208 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 173 A. It holds 14 L (3.7 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses battery rated 625 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 1949×965×998 mm (76.7×38.0×39.3 in) and weighs about 1222 kg (2694 lb).

50 kW
Standby
2
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power50 kW
Prime power50 kW
EmissionsTier III
Voltage options208 V
Phase3
Rated current173 A
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking625 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Coolant capacity14 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1949×965×998 mm
Dry weight1050 kg

Maintenance & consumables

for the John Deere Powertech Tier III 4045
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterOM3-65 | 02/15 | 7250 hr
Fuel filterChange fuel filter every 250 hours or 6 months.250 hr
Oil filterChange oil and filter every 250 hours or 6 months.250 hr
BatteryInspect battery condition and replace as necessary. Replace every 500 hours or 12 months.500 hr
BeltInspect belts for wear and replace as necessary. Replace every 2000 hours or 24 months.2000 hr
CoolantChange coolant every 250 hours or 6 months.250 hr
OilChange oil and filter every 250 hours or 6 months.250 hr
Spark plugInspect spark plugs for wear and replace as necessary. Replace every 2000 hours or 24 months.2000 hr

Common questions

How many kW is the Northern Lights M50T13?

The Northern Lights M50T13 is rated 50 kW standby.

Which engine powers the Northern Lights M50T13?

The Northern Lights M50T13 is powered by the John Deere Powertech Tier III 4045 engine.

What fuel does the Northern Lights M50T13 use?

The Northern Lights M50T13 runs on Diesel.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
OM3-651Service 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%16.34.3

Available documents

Spec sheet — B158 M50T13L (Northern Lights)Spec sheet — M50T13SL (Northern Lights)Spec sheet — S145 M50T13L-50-Hz (Northern Lights)Spec sheet — S158 M50T13L spec sheet v1 (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P65-3 (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P65C-3 (Northern Lights)
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