Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 150 kW |
| Standby kVA | 150 |
| Prime power | 140 kW |
| Emissions | 4 |
| Controller | Electronics 7310 MKII, Power Zone |
| Oil capacity | 32.5 L |
| Voltage options | 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 120/240 V |
| Power factor | 1.0 |
| Circuit breaker | 700 A |
| Battery group | 31 |
| Battery cranking | 1000 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12V V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 42 L |
| Max ambient | 49 °C |
| Dry weight | 4114 kg |
| Sound level | 75.0 dBA @ 7 m |
| Fuel tank | 1355.0 L |
| Tank runtime | 34 hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 32.5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 42.0 L |
| Displacement | 6.8 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the John Deere 6068HFG05| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Disposable air filter – paper element | — | find | ||
| Fuel filter | Fuel Filtering (microns) | ×2 | — | find | |
| Oil filter | Oil Filter Type | — | find | ||
| Belt | Fan Type | — | find | ||
| Coolant | Cooling System Capacity – gal (L) | 11.0 L | — | ||
| Oil | Crankcase Capacity – qts (L) | 34.3 L | — |
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 MDG175?
The Generac MDG175 is rated 150 kW standby (150.0 kVA).
What engine does the Generac MDG175 use?
The Generac MDG175 is powered by the John Deere 6068HFG05 engine.
What fuel does the Generac MDG175 use?
The Generac MDG175 runs on Diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the Generac MDG175?
The John Deere 6068HFG05 engine in the Generac MDG175 has an oil capacity of 32.5 liters.
Troubleshooting
4Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Remedy |
|---|---|
| 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
3| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 011134 | Engine exhaust | Engine exhaust | buy | |
| 011135 | Generator box | Generator box | buy | |
| 006429 | Owner’s Manual for Mobile Generator | Service part / kit | buy |
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
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 38.6 | ||
| Prime | 25% | 15.4 | 4.1 |
| Prime | 50% | 25.5 | 6.7 |
| Prime | 75% | 34.8 | 9.2 |
| Prime | 100% | 38.0 | 10.04 |
| Standby | 15.5 | ||
| Standby | 110% | 45.8 | 12.1 |
Available documents
BrochureSpec sheetOwner's manual