Capital cost control
SDEC platforms help projects hit budget without dropping to unbranded no-name engines that lack documentation.
SDEC-powered generator sets offer a cost-effective industrial diesel option for buyers who need solid kVA at a controlled capital outlay. AGP Generators supplies AGP packaged generators using SDEC engines across common commercial and light-industrial sizes. Silent canopied builds are popular for offices, retail and municipal sites where noise limits apply. Expect pricing to sit below premium European badges while still delivering three-phase 400 V output suitable for Southern African distribution boards.
Why SDEC
What buyers and technicians typically weigh when specifying SDEC-powered AGP sets — without manufacturer marketing claims.
Broad kVA coverage
From small commercial frames to larger industrial blocks, SDEC covers the bands most AGP customers actually buy.
Improving parts pipelines
As SDEC genset volumes have risen in Africa, filter and injector lead times have shortened for popular models.
Silent canopy options
AGP packages SDEC engines in acoustic canopies suitable for urban and estate installations when attenuation is specified correctly.
SDEC-powered range
6 AGP units currently listed with SDEC engines.
35 kVA
35 kVA Single Phase Silent Diesel Generator
Single PhaseDieselSDEC
Lead time 6 weeks
R 120 100
Excl. VAT
40 kVA
80 kVA
275 kVA
90 kVA
165 kVA
Model comparison
Representative SDEC-powered AGP configurations (catalogue and typical quote builds).
| Model | Engine | Prime | Standby | Phase | Fuel @75% | Noise | Weight | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 kVA Single Phase Silent Diesel Generator | SDEC SC2.8D45 | 35 kVA | 39 kVA | Single | 6 L/h | 70 dB | 635 kg | R120 100 |
| 40 kVA Three Phase Silent Diesel Generator | SDEC SC3.9D50 | 40 kVA | 44 kVA | Three | 6.8 L/h | 70 dB | 690 kg | R133 600 |
| 80 kVA Three Phase Silent Diesel Generator | SDEC SC4H95D2 | 80 kVA | 88 kVA | Three | 13.7 L/h | 72 dB | 1130 kg | R190 400 |
| 275 kVA Three Phase Silent Diesel Generator | SDEC SC9D310D2 | 275 kVA | 303 kVA | Three | 47 L/h | 76 dB | 3275 kg | R478 500 |
| 90 kVA Three Phase Silent Diesel Generator | SDEC SC4H115D2 | 90 kVA | 99 kVA | Three | 15.4 L/h | 72 dB | 1240 kg | R208 500 |
| 165 kVA Three Phase Silent Diesel Generator | SDEC SC7H190D2 | 165 kVA | 182 kVA | Three | 28.2 L/h | 74 dB | 2065 kg | R316 100 |
SDEC engine models
Common genset engine families and the AGP kVA bands they typically serve. Always confirm the exact engine model on the nameplate of the set you purchase.
| Engine model | Cylinders | Displacement | Typical kVA band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4R10 | 4 | 1.5 L | 10–16 kVA |
| 4R32 | 4 | 3.2 L | 30–50 kVA |
| SC4H | 4 | 4.3 L | 60–80 kVA |
| SC7H | 6 | 6.5 L | 100–150 kVA |
| SC13G | 6 | 12.9 L | 200–300 kVA |
| SC25G | 6 | 25 L | 400–550 kVA |
Parts and service for SDEC-powered sets
We service the SDEC-powered AGP generators we sell with matched consumables and controller support. AGP is not an official SDEC distributor. Engine branding identifies the diesel inside the set so technicians can order the correct parts from the nameplate.
- First 50-hour and 250-hour service kits
- Canopy fastener and anti-vibration mount spares
- ATS and AMF panel fault support
- Exchange guidance when upsizing kVA later
SDEC generator FAQs
SDEC refers to Shanghai Diesel Engine Company industrial diesels used as prime movers in many generator packages. On an AGP set it names the engine brand, not a separate product line from AGP.
Yes for correctly sized standby duty with automatic transfer, fresh fuel and scheduled oil changes. Reliability tracks maintenance and installation quality as much as the engine badge.
SDEC-powered AGP sets typically price below Perkins- or Cummins-powered equivalents at the same kVA, which is why they appear on cost-sensitive commercial tenders.
Common filters and belts ship countrywide. For remote sites we recommend holding a site kit of oil, filters and belts matched to your serial number.
No. We supply complete generator sets that may use SDEC engines. Any official engine-network claims would be incorrect — treat AGP as the set manufacturer/supplier of record for the package.