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Generac MDG150 Generator Set

The Generac MDG150 is a 114 kW (114 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a John Deere 6068HFG05 engine. It is available at 120 V and 277 V, 60 Hz. It holds about 32.5 L (8.6 gal) of oil and 42 L (11.1 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 49 °C. Starting uses 1 group-31 battery rated 1000 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 3683.5×1524×2159.1 mm (145.0×60.0×85.0 in) and weighs about 2820 kg (6217 lb). An integrated tank holds 343 L (90.6 gal), roughly 39 hours of runtime. The same 6068HFG05 engine also powers generator sets from Hipower.

114 kW
Standby
6.8 L
Displacement
32.5 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power114 kW
Standby kVA114
Prime power108 kW
EmissionsTier IV Final
ControllerPower Zone
Oil capacity32.5 L
Voltage options120 V, 240 V, 473 V, 208 V, 450 V, 277 V, 480 V, 503 V, 416 V
Circuit breaker600 A
Battery group31
Battery cranking1000 CCA
Battery voltage12VDC V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity42 L
Max ambient49 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3683×1524×2159 mm
Dry weight2820 kg
Fuel tank343.0 L
Tank runtime39 hr

Engine

John Deere 6068HFG05
Oil capacity32.5 L
Coolant capacity42.0 L
Displacement6.8 L
AspirationTurbocharged and Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the John Deere 6068HFG05
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDisposable air filter – paper element find
Fuel filterFuel Filtering (microns)×21500 hr find
Oil filterOil Filter Type500 hr find
BeltFan Type find
CoolantCooling System Capacity – gal (L)11.0 L6000 hr
OilCrankcase Capacity – qts (L)34.3 L500 hr

Compatible filters for the John Deere 6068HFG05 — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: John Deere AR79680 John Deere 4S00686R John Deere AH115833 John Deere RE181915 John Deere F434389J
  • Oil filter: John Deere RE519987 John Deere RE555072 John Deere DZ118286 John Deere AR58956 John Deere TCA10018

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Generac MDG150?

The Generac MDG150 is rated 114 kW standby (114.0 kVA).

What engine does the Generac MDG150 use?

The Generac MDG150 is powered by the John Deere 6068HFG05 engine.

What fuel does the Generac MDG150 use?

The Generac MDG150 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac MDG150?

The John Deere 6068HFG05 engine in the Generac MDG150 has an oil capacity of 32.5 liters.

Troubleshooting

4

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
Low Load indicator LED is illuminated.Resolve by increasing electrical load. If unable to operate genset at more than 30% load, use a smaller generator.
Lug Door Open indicator LED is illuminated.Resolve by closing lug-box door. If condition remains unresolved, inspect lug-box door safety switch for proper operation.
Emergency Stop indicator LED is illuminated.Resolve by deactivating (pulling out) Emergency Stop switch.
Shutdown indicator LED is illuminated.Resolve by resolving shutdown condition.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

17
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
002806Remote Start Terminal BlockRemote start terminal block buy
002858aLow Idle SwitchLow idle switch buy
011064Cold Weather OperationCold weather operation buy
011134Engine exhaustEngine exhaust buy
011135Generator boxGenerator box buy
10000037182Clamp, hose - spring type CTB-27ST6Hose buy
50332Hose, fuel .750 ID 35 PSI SAE 30R71Hose buy
60316Clamp, hose SAE 032 (1.56 -2.50)3Hose buy
003574Unit Serial Number LocationsService part / kit buy
004866A 20 A circuit breakers B 50 A circuit breaker (3 locations) C 120/240 V twist-lock receptacle (3 locations) D 120 V GFCI receptacle (2 locations)Service part / kit buy
006429Owner’s Manual for Mobile GeneratorService part / kit buy
011068Status: Generator at Rest, Stop Mode, 22:31Service part / kit buy
011136DANGER Electrocution. Do not disable or modify the connection box door safety switch.Service part / kit buy
51551Decal set, safety1Service part / kit buy
51552Decal, high temp2Service part / kit buy
54005Cap, DEF fill1Service part / kit buy
55104Cap, fuel fill 3.50 - green1Service part / kit dieselpartscenter $22.28

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
Prime25%12.9
Prime50%19.9
Prime75%26.9
Prime100%33.0
Standby25%13.6
Standby50%22.0
Standby75%29.5
Standby100%36.0

Available documents

Spec sheetOwner's manualParts manual

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