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Terex T120 Generator Set

The Terex T120 is a 100 kW (125 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan QSB5-G5NR3 engine. It is available at 208 V, 220 V, 240 V, 440 V and 480 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds 8.5 L (2.2 gal) of coolant. The set produces 68 dBA at 7 m.

100 kW
Standby
4.5 L
Displacement
1
Document types

Typical fuel consumption for 100–105 kW Diesel generators →

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Service parts for the T120

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

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required

Oil system

1 required

Belts

1 required

Cooling system

1 required
8C-3600Coolant filtersee priceAmazon

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power100 kW
Standby kVA125
Prime power95 kW
AlternatorStamford/AvK UCI274DIL32D
Voltage options208 V, 220 V, 240 V, 440 V, 480 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker350 A
Sound level68.0 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Cummins/Onan QSB5-G5NR3
Coolant capacity8.5 L
Displacement4.5 L
Aspirationturbocharged and charge air cooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan QSB5-G5NR3
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Filter - Primary125561 Amazon eBay
Fuel filterFuel Filter125551 Amazon eBay
Oil filterOil Filter125550 Amazon eBay
BeltBelt125552 Amazon eBay FridayParts $77.87
Coolant filterCoolant Filter8C-3600 Amazon eBay

Common questions

What size generator is the Terex T120?

The Terex T120 is rated 100 kW standby (125.0 kVA).

What engine does the Terex T120 use?

The Terex T120 is powered by the Cummins/Onan QSB5-G5NR3 engine.

Is the Terex T120 diesel or gas?

The Terex T120 runs on diesel.

Which alternator is fitted to the Terex T120?

The Terex T120 uses a Stamford/AvK UCI274DIL32D alternator.

Which oil filter part number does the Terex T120 take?

The Terex T120 uses oil filter part number 125550.

What fuel filter fits the Terex T120?

The Terex T120 uses fuel filter part number 125551.

What air filter does the Terex T120 use?

The Terex T120 uses air filter part number 125561.

Troubleshooting

6

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
No generator output voltageCircuit breaker trippedReset circuit breaker
Low generator output voltageVoltage adjustment set too lowAdjust voltage potentiometer
Low engine speedCall TEREX Service
Fluctuating or surging generator output voltageCheck engine fuel, oil, and air filters
High generator output voltageVoltage adjustment potentiometer set too highAdjust potentiometer
High engine speedCall TEREX Service

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Terex T120 troubleshooting guide (14 entries) →

Parts

15
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
101-4000Gasket385Gasket Amazon eBay
125550Oil FilterOil filter Amazon eBay
125551Fuel FilterFuel filter Amazon eBay
125552BeltBelt Amazon eBay FridayParts $77.87
125561Air Filter - PrimaryAir filter Amazon eBay
125562Air Filter - SecondaryAir filter Amazon eBay
127-0826Battery685Battery Amazon eBay
153-5720Battery147Battery Amazon eBay
250-0486Oil Filter34Oil filter Amazon eBay
250-0488Spark Plug31Spark plug Amazon eBay
8C-3600Coolant Filter375Coolant filter Amazon eBay
8C-3601Air Filter250Air filter Amazon eBay
8C-3620Belt350Belt Amazon eBay
8C-3627Fuel Filter30Fuel filter Amazon eBay
134277T70, T90 & T120 Super Quiet Generator Maintenance ScheduleService part / kit Amazon eBay $34.00

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
Prime4.416.6
Prime50%3.413.0
Prime75%5.019.0
Standby5.621.0
Standby100%6.023.0

Available documents

Service manual — 134277 (Terex)