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Northern Lights NL488K Generator Set

The Northern Lights NL488K is a 18.75 kW (20 kVA) Diesel prime generator set powered by a Yanmar 4TNE88 engine. It is available at 120 V and 110 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 166 A. It holds about 7.9 L (8.3 US qt) of oil and 5.7 L (1.5 gal) of coolant. The set weighs about 396 kg (873 lb).

2.189 L
Displacement
7.9 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Service parts for the NL488K

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

Air intake

1 required
Equivalents: WIX 46438NP, BALDWIN RS3704, CATERPILLAR 1467172

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

Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Prime power18.8 kW
ControllerAutomatic voltage regulator
Oil capacity7.9 L (8.3 US qt)
Alternator4-pole (4-pole)
Voltage options120 V, 240 V, 110 V, 220 V
Phase1 standard (3 phase optional)
Rated current[166, 145.4, 166] A
Power factor1
Battery voltage12 V
Coolant capacity5.7 L
Dry weight396 kg

Engine

Yanmar 4TNE88
Oil capacity7.9 L (8.3 US qt)
Coolant capacity5.7 L
Displacement2.189 L
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Yanmar 4TNE88

4

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.

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP550162Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowYANMAR 12915035170, NAPA 1301, NAPA 1334, NAPA 61334 FridayParts $10.50
Oil filterP502007Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowYANMAR 12915035151, NAPA 67356, BALDWIN B1402, DEUTZ 001039891 FridayParts $13.99
Fuel filterP502161Fuel Filter, CartridgeNAPA 3507, BALDWIN PF717, DAEWOO 12910055650, IHI 130366050 KuduParts $11.00 FridayParts $13.62

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

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP550390Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-OnYANMAR 12185755710, BALDWIN BF7534, DOOSAN 03198A, BOSCH-REXROTH 0986450514 buy

Maintenance & consumables

for the Yanmar 4TNE88
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir filter24-27302 Amazon eBay $25.45
Fuel filter—
Oil filter—
Battery—
Belt—
Coolant5.7 qts—
Oil7.9 L (8.3 US qt)—
Spark plug—

Compatible filters for the Yanmar 4TNE88 — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Fuel filter: Yanmar 12910055650 Yanmar 11900055602 Yanmar 12185755710 Donaldson P502161 Donaldson P550048
  • Oil filter: Yanmar 12915035151 Yanmar 12915035170 Yanmar 12935035150 Donaldson P502007 Donaldson P550162

Common questions

What engine does the Northern Lights NL488K use?

The Northern Lights NL488K is powered by the Yanmar 4TNE88 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Northern Lights NL488K run on?

The Northern Lights NL488K runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Northern Lights NL488K?

The Northern Lights NL488K takes 7.9 L (8.3 US qt) of engine oil, per NL488K.

What is the cooling system capacity of the Northern Lights NL488K?

The Northern Lights NL488K cooling system holds 5.7 liters (1.5 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the Northern Lights NL488K weigh?

The Northern Lights NL488K has a dry weight of 396 kg (873 lb).

What voltage does the Northern Lights NL488K produce?

The Northern Lights NL488K is offered in 120 V, 240 V, 110 V, 220 V, 1 standard (3 phase optional)-phase.

What alternator comes on the Northern Lights NL488K?

The Northern Lights NL488K uses a 4-pole alternator. It has 4 poles.

What oil filter fits the Northern Lights NL488K?

The Northern Lights NL488K uses oil filter part numbers YANMAR 12915035151, YANMAR 12915035170.

Which fuel filter part number does the Northern Lights NL488K take?

The Northern Lights NL488K uses fuel filter part numbers YANMAR 12910055650, YANMAR 11900055602.

Which air filter part number does the Northern Lights NL488K take?

The Northern Lights NL488K uses air filter part number 24-27302.

Parts

1
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
24-27302Element1Air filter Amazon eBay $25.45

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
Prime6.01.3

Source — consumption: NL488K.

Available documents

Spec sheet — NL488K (Northern Lights)Parts manual — filter chart guide (Northern Lights)

This page was generated from the 2 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.

Air filter 24-27302$25.45
1 priced item$25.45