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Northern Lights M944W3 Generator Set

The Northern Lights M944W3 is a 30 kW standby generator set powered by a Northern Lights 944 engine block engine. It is available at 120/240 V and 120 V, 1-phase, 60 Hz and rated 125 A. It holds about 10.5 L (2.8 gal) of oil. The set measures 1488×674×784 mm (58.6×26.5×30.9 in) and weighs about 275.9 kg (608 lb).

30 kW
Standby
10.5 L
Oil capacity
3
Document types

Specifications

Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power30 kW
Prime power26 kW
EmissionsTier II
Oil capacity10.5 L
AlternatorPX-332K2
Voltage options120/240 V, 120 V
Phase1
Rated current[125, 250] A
Power factor[1.0, 0.8]
Dimensions (L×W×H)1488×674×784 mm
Dry weight275 kg

Engine

Northern Lights 944 engine block

Maintenance & consumables

for the Northern Lights 944 engine block
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filterFull flow, spin-on fuel filter— find
BeltGear driven seawater pump, DC control plug is durable and reliable— find
CoolantStandard heat exchanger cooling with optional keel cooling. Copper-nickel, tube-type heat exchanger has removable end caps for easy cleaning. Electrolysis protection via zinc anode.—
Oil10.5 qt (10 ltr)10.5 qt—250 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Northern Lights M944W3?

The Northern Lights M944W3 is rated 30 kW standby.

What engine does the Northern Lights M944W3 use?

The Northern Lights M944W3 is powered by the Northern Lights 944 engine block engine.

What alternator does the Northern Lights M944W3 use?

The Northern Lights M944W3 uses a PX-332K2 alternator.

Parts

37
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
00-70083PENETRATION PANEL GROMMETS2Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01201LH SIDE PANEL FORWARD ASSY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01202LH SIDE PANEL AFT ASSY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01203RH SIDE PANEL FORWARD ASSY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01204RH SIDE PANEL AFT ASSY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01206FRONT PANEL ASSY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01207REAR PANEL ASSY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01208TOP PANEL, FORWARD ASSY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01209TOP PANEL, AFT ASSY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01211VERTICAL EXTRUSION4Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01212EXTRUSION, TOP SIDES2Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01213EXTRUSION, TOP ENDS2Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01214CENTER BAR, VERTICAL2Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01216CENTER BAR, TOP1Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-01229JUNCTION BOX BRIDGE COVER1Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-70001CORNER CASTING4Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-71200SoundshieldService part / kit PartsGeek
05-72003BOLTING ASSY – LONG16Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-75714BOLTING ASSY – SHORT24Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-78010Sound Enclosure Assembly InstructionsService part / kit PartsGeek
05-78022PENETRATION PANEL ASSY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
12-00000MACH SCREW, TRUSS HD #10-32x1/2”S/S12Service part / kit PartsGeek
12-45102MACH SCREW, PAN HD ¼-20 x ½” S/S8Service part / kit PartsGeek
14-00032NYLOCK HEX NUT #10-32, S/S12Service part / kit PartsGeek
15-00101FLATWASHER USS ¼” S/S8Service part / kit PartsGeek
15-70002FLATWASHER, USS #10, S/S12Service part / kit PartsGeek
23-01206BRACKET, CENTER BAR CONNECTOR4Service part / kit PartsGeek
23-71206TOE BRACKETS4Service part / kit PartsGeek
23-78003REAR PANEL RETAINER CLIPS2Service part / kit PartsGeek
23-78006PENETRATION PANEL RETAINERS2Service part / kit PartsGeek
23-78016NYLON KEEPER BLOCKS16Service part / kit PartsGeek
55-01226SOUND FOAM, BASE FOOT PLUG4Service part / kit PartsGeek
55-01227SOUND FOAM, BASE PAN FILLER1Service part / kit PartsGeek
55-78066SOUND FOAM, PENETRATION PLATE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
OM944FSafety Rules (Continued)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
OM944W3Service Side with PX-300K2 series generator end1Service part / kit PartsGeek
OM944W3-01Generator Set Serial Number Plate1Service 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
Prime9.82.8
Prime50%5.3
Prime100%9.8
Standby

Available documents

Spec sheet — B108 M944W3 (Northern Lights)Operator's manual — OM944F (Northern Lights)Operator's manual — OM944W3-1 (Northern Lights)Operator's manual — OM944W3 (Northern Lights)Reference — D-4526A (Northern Lights)Reference — L116 1 4 warranty (Northern Lights)Reference — L631-Marine-Accessories (Northern Lights)