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Generac SD230 Specs (Power | Voltage | Weight)

The Generac SD230 compressor is listed with standby output of 230 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 600 V output, Three phase, and sound level of 87 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Generac Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 230 kWVoltage: 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 600 VDry weight: 4,464 lb (2,025 kg)

Key specifications

230 kWStandby power
DieselFuel
120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 600 VVoltage
Three phasePhase
4,464 lb (2,025 kg)Dry weight
87 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)Sound level
60 HzFrequency

Visual model specs

Built only from this model’s supplied generator specifications.

Power output
Low 207 kW High 230 kW
Standby

230 kW

Prime

207 kW

Fluid capacities
Low 7.4 gal High 12.68 gal
Oil

7.4 gal

Coolant

12.68 gal

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
230 kWStandby
4,464.36 lbWeight
87 dBASound

How the Generac SD230 compares

This compares the supplied numeric specification with Generac generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.

Standby power
230 kW
10% below avg
40th percentile
Dry weight
4,464 lb
35% below avg
19th percentile
Sound level
87 dBA
7% above avg
75th percentile
Oil capacity
7.4 gal
In line with avg
26th percentile
Standby power230 kW
Low 150 kWAverage 255.7 kWHigh 375 kW

About 10% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 40th percentile for this field.

Dry weight4,464 lb
Low 2,844 lbAverage 6,845 lbHigh 12,362 lb

About 35% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 19th percentile for this field.

Sound level87 dBA
Low 68 dBAAverage 81 dBAHigh 93 dBA

About 7% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 75th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity7.4 gal
Low 1.25 galAverage 7.51 galHigh 9.51 gal

Very close to the similar-output Generac average. Around the 26th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Generac
Model SD230
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 230 kW
Prime power 207 kW
Standby kVA 288.0
Voltage options 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 600 V
Phase Three phase
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Oil capacity 7.4 gal (28 L)
Coolant capacity 12.7 gal (48 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller H100 Digital
Alternator Generac 520 mm Generac (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Emissions Tier III

Physical specifications

Dry weight 4, 464 lb (2, 025 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 136 × 57.4 × 76.6 in (3454 × 1458 × 1945 mm)
Sound level 87 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery group 31
Battery cranking 995 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery quantity 2

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s manual and confirmed on the Generac USA website.

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