The Generac MPSG500 compressor is listed with standby output of 500 kW, Natural Gas fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120/208 V, 277/480 V output, and rated current of 1735 A.
Generac Generator Specifications
Generator • Natural Gas • 60 Hz
Standby power: 500 kWVoltage: 120/208 V, 277/480 VRated current: 1735 A
Key specifications
500 kWStandby power
Natural GasFuel
120/208 V, 277/480 VVoltage
1735 ARated current
60 HzFrequency
Visual model specs
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Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
500 kWStandby
1,735 ACurrent
How the Generac MPSG500 compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Generac generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
500 kW
16% below avg
37th percentile
Rated current
1,735 A
28% above avg
71st percentile
Standby power500 kW
Low 400 kWAverage 595.9 kWHigh 900 kW
About 16% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 37th percentile for this field.
Rated current1,735 A
Low 601 AAverage 1,360 AHigh 2,738 A
About 28% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 71st percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Generac |
|---|---|
| Model | MPSG500 |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 500 kW |
|---|---|
| Standby kVA | 625.0 |
| Voltage options | 120/208 V, 277/480 V |
| Rated current | 1735 A |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Coolant capacity | 23.1 gal (87.4 L) |
|---|---|
| Maximum ambient | 120 °F (49 °C) |
| Controller | PowerManager (PM-PC), PowerManager System (PM-SC) |
| Alternator | Generac 520 mm PMG Generac Alternators |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s manual and confirmed on the Generac USA website.