The Generac MG500 compressor is listed with standby output of 500 kW, Natural Gas fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V output, and Three phase.
Generator • Natural Gas • 60 Hz • Three phase
Key specifications
Visual model specs
Built only from this model’s supplied generator specifications.
500 kW
450 kW
23.78 gal
25.1 gal
How the Generac MG500 compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Generac generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
About 16% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 37th percentile for this field.
About 29% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 34th percentile for this field.
About 29% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 67th percentile for this field.
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Generac |
|---|---|
| Model | MG500 |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 500 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 450 kW |
| Standby kVA | 625.0 |
| Voltage options | 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V |
| Phase | Three phase |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Oil capacity | 23.8 gal (90 L) |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 25.1 gal (95 L) |
| Maximum ambient | 104 °F (40 °C) |
| Controller | Power Zone Pro Sync |
| Alternator | Generac K0500124Y23 |
| Emissions | EPA Certified Stationary Emergency |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 9, 273 lb (4, 206 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 154.4 × 71 × 67 in (3923 × 1803 × 1702 mm) |
Battery
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
|---|---|
| Battery quantity | 2 |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s manual and confirmed on the Generac USA website.