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625 kVA diesel generator set

625 kVA GENERATOR

JJP-M500GF — 625 kVA / 500 kW prime, 688 kVA / 550 kW standby. 902 A per phase at 400 V, 3,800 × 1,650 × 2,150 mm, 2,800 kg, 109.6 L/h at full load. FOB China US$38,000–52,000.

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Other ratings in this range 100 kVA 150 kVA 200 kVA 250 kVA 375 kVA 500 kVA 625 kVA All 50–625 kVA

625 kVA Generator — JJP-M500GF

Prime (PRP)
625 kVA
500 kW at 0.8 PF
Unlimited hours, 10% overload for 1 h in 12
Standby (ESP)
688 kVA
550 kW at 0.8 PF
Loss of mains only, 200 h/yr

625 kVA is the top of the 50–625 kVA range. 1500 rpm at 50 Hz, 1800 rpm at 60 Hz, three-phase four-wire, 0.8 power factor. EPA Tier 3 stationary emergency compliant, with a Deep Sea DSE7320 MKII controller as standard.

This rating is also listed as a product page — JJP-M500GF 500 kW silent diesel generator set, with the canopy build, shipping dimensions and engine option table.

How Many Amps Is a 625 kVA Generator?

VoltagePhaseCurrent at 625 kVASuggested breaker frame
380 V3-phase950 A1250 A
400 V3-phase902 A1250 A
415 V3-phase870 A1250 A
440 V3-phase820 A1250 A
480 V3-phase752 A1000 A
220 V1-phase2841 Aspecial winding
240 V1-phase2604 Aspecial winding

I = kVA × 1000 ÷ (√3 × V). Breaker sizing at 125% of the 400 V figure gives 1,128 A, so a 1,250 A frame. Cable at 902 A needs roughly 4 × 185 mm² copper per phase for a run under 50 m, or a busbar trunking run where the distance is longer. Do not attempt a single-phase 625 kVA set — balance the load across three phases instead.

Dimensions and Weight

ConfigurationL × W × HWeight
Open skid3,800 × 1,650 × 2,150 mm2,800 kg
Silent canopy4,400 × 2,250 × 2,750 mm2,980–3,050 kg
With full baseframe tank—+300–600 kg depending on tank size

At 2,800 kg the open set needs a crane or a heavy forklift with the correct spreader — a 3-tonne forklift is at its limit once the forks are extended. Allow 1 m clearance at the alternator end for cooling air, and confirm the canopy door swing on both long sides before siting. Cast a level concrete plinth rated for 1.5× the wet weight.

Fuel Consumption per Hour

LoadDiesel L/hUS gal/h
625 kVA / 500 kW (100%)109.6 L/h29.0
468 kVA / 375 kW (75%)82.2 L/h21.7
312 kVA / 250 kW (50%)54.8 L/h14.5

Based on ≤183 g/kWh specific consumption at full load and 835 g/L diesel density. Unlike the smaller frames, specific consumption rises noticeably below 75% load, so a set that spends its life at 40% burns more fuel per kWh than the full-load figure suggests. Ask for the part-load curve if the set will run lightly loaded for long periods — or step down a rating.

Fuel Tank Capacity and Runtime

Runtime is tank volume divided by consumption at the load you actually run. At this rating the tank is usually a separate bunded tank or an integral double-walled baseframe tank — both are built to the order, so start from the runtime you need.

TankRuntime at full load (109.6 L/h)Runtime at 50% load (54.8 L/h)
500 L4.6 h9.1 h
800 L7.3 h14.6 h
1,000 L9.1 h18.2 h
1,500 L13.7 h27.4 h
2,000 L18.2 h36.5 h

Engine Options on the 625 kVA Frame

BrandEngine modelStandby outputCylindersDisplacement
Weichai6M33D633E310633 kW6-cyl19.6 L
CumminsQSK19-G4574 kW6-cyl19 L
Perkins2806A-E18TAG2550 kW6-cyl18 L
VolvoTAD1233GE522 kW6-cyl12.1 L

Coupled to a Leroy Somer LSA47.3S4 or Stamford HCI544 alternator, with a Deep Sea DSE7320 MKII controller as standard and DSE8610 for parallel operation. At 625 kVA the engine choice moves both price and serviceability — Cummins and Perkins have the widest parts network in Africa and the Middle East; Weichai is the cost-competitive option with strong regional support; Volvo suits projects with emission or brand requirements. Note the Volvo figure: 522 kW standby against a 500 kW prime rating leaves a thin margin, so confirm the derate before specifying it for a continuous load.

What Can a 625 kVA Generator Power?

Data hall or edge site
UPS, cooling and IT load on an N+1 pair. Parallel-ready with DSE8610 from day one.
Factory or production line
350–450 kW of connected machinery. Check the largest DOL motor against the 10% overload window.
Hotel or shopping centre
Full HVAC, lifts, kitchens and lighting without load shedding. Often paired with a 1,250 A ATS.
Hospital campus
Theatre, imaging, cold chain and wards on essential circuits, with the non-essential load shed on transfer.
Construction or mining camp
Crushers, conveyors, welders and camp accommodation. Specify the heavy-duty air cleaner and the lifting frame.
Cold store or food plant
Compressor restart on transfer is the hardest load in the building. Size the alternator for the block load.

What Does a 625 kVA Generator Cost?

Open-skid JJP-M500GF sets run US$38,000–52,000 FOB China. Engine brand moves that band more than anything else — Cummins and Perkins sit at the top, Weichai at the bottom. A sound-attenuated canopy adds 8–12% and about 200–250 kg. Budget separately for a 1,250 A breaker, an ATS if the site needs one, the exhaust and the freight, which for a 2,800 kg set is a real line item rather than an afterthought.

625 kVA Generator Questions

How many amps does a 625 kVA generator deliver?

902 A per phase at 400 V three-phase, 950 A at 380 V, 870 A at 415 V, 752 A at 480 V. Size the breaker at 125% of the 400 V figure — 1,128 A, so a 1,250 A frame.

Is 625 kVA the same as 500 kW?

At 0.8 power factor, yes — 625 × 0.8 = 500 kW. Note that 625 kVA is also what a 500 kVA set becomes when described in kW terms at a different point on the curve; check whether the tender is asking for 500 kW or 500 kVA before quoting, because they are different sets.

What is the standby rating of the 625 kVA set?

550 kW / 688 kVA standby against 500 kW / 625 kVA prime. Standby covers loss-of-mains supply with a varying load and no overload, limited to 200 h per year. Prime allows unlimited hours with 10% overload for one hour in twelve.

How much fuel does a 625 kVA generator use per hour?

109.6 L/h at full load, working from the engine’s ≤183 g/kWh specific consumption at 835 g/L diesel density. At 75% load it is 82.2 L/h. Specific consumption rises as load falls, so ask for the part-load curve if fuel cost drives the decision.

Which engine is fitted to the 625 kVA set?

Four options: Weichai 6M33D633E310 at 633 kW standby, Cummins QSK19-G4 at 574 kW, Perkins 2806A-E18TAG2 at 550 kW, or Volvo TAD1233GE at 522 kW. All are six-cylinder and the alternator is a Leroy Somer LSA47.3S4 or Stamford HCI544.

What are the dimensions and weight of the 625 kVA set?

3,800 × 1,650 × 2,150 mm and 2,800 kg on an open skid. The silent canopy adds 300 mm to each dimension and 180–250 kg, giving roughly 4,400 × 2,250 × 2,750 mm before fuel.

Can two 625 kVA sets run in parallel?

Yes, with the DSE8610 controller, matching alternator pitch and a synchronising panel. Two sets give 1,250 kVA total, or N+1 redundancy at 625 kVA. Specify it at the quote stage — retro-fitting is expensive.