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Ford MSG425

MSG

Ford Power Products MSG425 — 2.5 L L4 spark-ignition genset engine, naturally aspirated, bi-fuel natural gas / LPG. 34.7 kWm (46.6 hp) on natural gas, 36 kWm (48.7 hp) on LPG at 1800 rpm (SAE J1349 intermittent); 9.7:1 compression, EPA/CARB certified with 3-way catalyst.

Ford MSG425|COMPACT CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L42.5 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION39 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT31 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMNatural Gas
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

39 kVA

Electrical Output

31 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L4

Displacement

2.5 L

Rated Speed

1,800 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime34.73138.8

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandFord
ModelMSG425
SeriesMSG
ConfigurationL4
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5 L
Compression Ratio9.7:1
Dry Weight159.2 kg
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Ignition TypeSpark Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Stationary
CertificationsEPA, CARB, 3-way catalyst
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Ford MSG425?

The Ford MSG425 is rated at 39 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the MSG425 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Ford MSG425 is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Ford MSG425 use?

The Ford MSG425 is a Natural Gas generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the MSG425?

The Ford MSG425 is an inline-4 (4-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 2.5 L.

What emissions standard does the MSG425 meet?

The Ford MSG425 is certified to U.S. EPA Stationary emissions standards.

Is the Ford MSG425 still in production?

Yes — the Ford MSG425 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the MSG425?

Yes — an official Ford datasheet for the Ford MSG425 can be downloaded from this page.

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