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SDMO G50 Generator Set

The SDMO G50 is a 45 kW (48 kVA) Natural Gas / LP Gas standby generator set powered by a General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L engine. It is available at 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 277/480 V and 347/600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 173 A. It holds about 4.7 L (1.2 gal) of oil and 4.7 L (1.2 gal) of coolant. Starting uses 1 group-1 battery rated 630 CCA at 12 V. The same Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L engine also powers generator sets from Kohler.

45 kW
Standby
5.0 L
Displacement
4.7 L
Oil capacity
1
Document types

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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas / LP Gas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power45 kW
Standby kVA48
Prime power44 kW
Controlleravailable for all applications
Oil capacity4.7 L
AlternatorSDMO 4P8
Voltage options120/208 V, 127/220 V, 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V
Phase3
Rated current173 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker200 A
Battery group1
Battery cranking630 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity4.7 L

Engine

General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L
Oil capacity6.2 L
Coolant capacity20.8 L
Displacement5.0 L
AspirationNatural Aspiration
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filterCartridgeGM16703 Amazon eBay $10.00 PartsGeek
Coolant20.8 L
Oil6.2 L

Common questions

What is the power rating of the SDMO G50?

The SDMO G50 is rated 45 kW standby (48.0 kVA).

What engine does the SDMO G50 use?

The SDMO G50 is powered by the General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L engine.

What fuel does the SDMO G50 use?

The SDMO G50 runs on Natural Gas / LP Gas.

What is the oil capacity of the SDMO G50?

The General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L engine in the SDMO G50 has an oil capacity of 6.2 liters.

What alternator does the SDMO G50 use?

The SDMO G50 uses a SDMO 4P8 alternator.

What oil filter does the SDMO G50 use?

The SDMO G50 uses oil filter part number GM16703.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
A--273699Air cleaner element1Air filter PartsGeek
A-253104Air cleaner assembly1Air filter PartsGeek
GM79552RadiatorRadiator PartsGeek
GM83718Air Filter, Oil, qts. 5.0L GM837186.4 (14.1)Air filter PartsGeek
GM90969-KP1-QS3" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5)Physical PartsGeek
GM90969-KP2-QS4" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5)Physical PartsGeek
GM92228-KP1-QS3" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5)Physical PartsGeek
GM92228-KP2-QS4" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5)Physical PartsGeek
X-6014-137Hose, Wire Insert 3 in. ID1Hose PartsGeek
GM62348-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay PartsGeek
GM83718-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM86771-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM89979-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM93396-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service 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.

Available documents

Parts manual — G50U (SDMO)

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