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Generac SG230 Specs (Power | Voltage | Weight)

The Generac SG230 compressor is listed with standby output of 230 kW, Natural Gas fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 600 V output, Three phase, and sound level of 84.1 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Generac Generator Specifications

Generator • Natural Gas • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 230 kWVoltage: 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 600 VDry weight: 6,365 lb (2,887 kg)

Key specifications

230 kWStandby power
Natural GasFuel
120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 600 VVoltage
Three phasePhase
6,365 lb (2,887 kg)Dry weight
84.1 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 7.13 gal High 14.98 gal
Oil

7.13 gal

Coolant

14.98 gal

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
230 kWStandby
6,364.75 lbWeight
84.1 dBASound

How the Generac SG230 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
6,365 lb
7% below avg
52nd percentile
Sound level
84.1 dBA
4% above avg
62nd percentile
Oil capacity
7.13 gal
5% below avg
19th 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 weight6,365 lb
Low 2,844 lbAverage 6,845 lbHigh 12,362 lb

About 7% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 52nd percentile for this field.

Sound level84.1 dBA
Low 68 dBAAverage 81 dBAHigh 93 dBA

About 4% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 62nd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity7.13 gal
Low 1.25 galAverage 7.51 galHigh 9.51 gal

About 5% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 19th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Generac
Model SG230
Generator type Generator
Fuel Natural Gas
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
Circuit breaker 200 A

Engine, cooling and controls

Oil capacity 7.13 gal (27 L)
Coolant capacity 15 gal (56.7 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller H-100
Alternator 520 (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Emissions EPA Certified Stationary Emergency

Physical specifications

Dry weight 6, 365 lb (2, 887 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 136 × 32.4 × 76.5 in (3455 × 824 × 1944 mm)
Sound level 84.1 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery group 31
Battery cranking 925 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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