NEW Lombardini LMG18000 20kVA Marine Diesel Generator Package

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New Lombardini LMG18000 20 kVA Marine Diesel Generator Package For Sale

Complete 20 kVA Marine Generator Package for Yachts and Professional Vessels

The New Lombardini LMG18000 20 kVA Marine Diesel Generator Package is a compact, sound-enclosed marine diesel generator set engineered to provide reliable onboard electricity for motor yachts, large sailing yachts, cruising catamarans, passenger vessels, workboats, fishing vessels, and other professional marine applications.

Powered by the proven Lombardini LDW 1404 MG diesel engine, the LMG18000 combines a four-cylinder diesel platform, synchronous water-cooled alternator, automatic voltage regulation, full-water marine cooling, remote-control operation, automatic engine protection, anti-vibration mounting, oil-extraction equipment, and a soundproof enclosure in one integrated marine generator package.

The generator delivers 20 kVA or 16 kW of electrical power through a 400/230V three-phase AC system operating at 50 Hz and 3000 RPM. Its electrical capacity makes it suitable for compatible marine air-conditioning systems, refrigeration equipment, high-capacity battery chargers, water makers, freshwater and seawater pumps, ventilation equipment, commercial galley appliances, navigation electronics, communication systems, lighting, and other important onboard loads.

The Lombardini LMG18000 provides the highest output in Lombardini’s current compact LMG marine generator range. It offers greater electrical capacity than the LMG4000, LMG6000, LMG9000, and LMG14000 while retaining the compact construction, integrated sound enclosure, practical service features, and marine-specific cooling associated with the LMG Series.

Customers evaluating the Lombardini LMG18000 price should consider the complete generator package rather than electrical output alone. Engine durability, alternator performance, voltage regulation, full-water cooling, acoustic insulation, remote monitoring, installation compatibility, maintenance access, and long-term technical support all contribute to the generator’s overall value.

Purpose-Built Lombardini Marine Generator Package

The Lombardini Marine LMG Series is developed specifically for onboard electricity generation. Unlike a portable generator or standard industrial unit adapted for installation aboard a vessel, the LMG18000 integrates the diesel engine, marine alternator, cooling system, remote controls, automatic protection, anti-vibration mounts, service equipment, and sound enclosure into a dedicated marine generator package.

The generator is engineered for demanding marine operating conditions that may include:

• Continuous vessel vibration
• High humidity
• Salt-laden air
• Restricted machinery-space ventilation
• Changing electrical demand
• Vessel movement and inclination
• Extended operation away from shore power
• Simultaneous operation of multiple onboard systems

The LMG18000 uses an engine from Lombardini’s FOCS family. These engines are recognized for compact dimensions, reduced operating noise, low vibration, and practical installation aboard recreational and professional vessels.

The complete generator package is designed to provide substantial three-phase electrical capacity without requiring the installation space associated with many larger low-speed commercial generator sets.

Selecting the correct yacht generator package requires more than comparing its kilowatt rating with the total wattage of onboard equipment. Continuous electrical demand, compressor startup loads, motor-starting current, phase balance, voltage, machinery-space dimensions, ventilation, seawater supply, exhaust routing, fuel requirements, expected operating hours, and future electrical additions should all be considered before purchase.

Lombardini LDW 1404 MG Four-Cylinder Diesel Engine

The LMG18000 is powered by the Lombardini LDW 1404 MG marine diesel engine, a compact four-cylinder platform designed to provide dependable mechanical power for sustained onboard electricity generation.

The engine configuration includes:

• Four cylinders in line
• Four-stroke diesel operation
• 1,372 cm³ displacement
• Approximately 22.5 kW engine output
• 3000 RPM operating speed
• Indirect cooling through a marine heat exchanger
• 12V electric starting
• Remote-controlled starting and stopping

The four-cylinder arrangement provides smoother power delivery and reduced vibration compared with many smaller single-cylinder and twin-cylinder generator platforms. Its approximately 22.5 kW mechanical output provides the capacity required to generate 20 kVA or 16 kW of electrical power.

Potential advantages of the LDW 1404 MG diesel platform include:

• Smooth four-cylinder operation
• Compact engine dimensions
• Reduced operating vibration
• Dependable mechanical performance
• Practical routine maintenance
• Proven Lombardini diesel engineering
• Suitability for recreational and professional marine applications

A correctly sized diesel marine generator allows vessel owners to operate important electrical systems while cruising, remaining at anchor, or working offshore without depending continuously on marina electricity.

It may also reduce the need to operate the vessel’s main propulsion engines solely for battery charging or auxiliary electrical production.

20 kVA and 16 kW Marine Electrical Output

Understanding the difference between kVA and kW is important when selecting a marine generator set.

The 20 kVA rating represents apparent electrical power, while the 16 kW rating represents active electrical power available under the manufacturer’s stated operating conditions. The Lombardini LMG18000 is configured to supply 400/230V three-phase electricity at 50 Hz.

The vessel’s normal electrical demand should remain within the generator’s approved operating capacity while preserving reasonable reserve for temporary load increases and equipment startup requirements.

Equipment containing compressors or electric motors may require considerably more current during startup than during normal operation. This commonly applies to:

• Marine air-conditioning compressors
• Refrigeration and freezer equipment
• Water makers
• Freshwater and seawater pumps
• Ventilation motors
• Hydraulic power units
• High-capacity battery chargers
• Commercial galley equipment
• Workshop machinery

Selecting a generator that is too small may result in:

• Electrical overload
• Voltage instability
• Difficulty starting motors and compressors
• Excessive operating temperature
• Frequent protective shutdowns
• Reduced generator service life

However, selecting a generator that is substantially larger than required may result in prolonged operation under very light load.

A professional marine electrical load assessment helps determine the correct balance between continuous demand, motor-starting requirements, operating reserve, and long-term generator efficiency.

Reliable 400/230V Three-Phase Marine Power

The LMG18000 is designed for vessels requiring dependable 400/230V three-phase marine power.

Three-phase electrical systems are commonly used aboard larger yachts, passenger vessels, workboats, and commercial craft because they distribute electricity efficiently to compatible motors, compressors, pumps, refrigeration equipment, and auxiliary machinery.

The generator may support compatible equipment such as:

• Marine air-conditioning systems
• Refrigeration and freezer equipment
• High-capacity marine battery chargers
• Freshwater and seawater pumps
• Water-making equipment
• Ventilation and extraction systems
• Commercial galley equipment
• Navigation electronics
• Communication systems
• Vessel-monitoring equipment
• Hydraulic power units
• Auxiliary electric motors
• Workshop machinery

Compatible 230V single-phase equipment may also be supplied through a correctly engineered three-phase distribution system. However, electrical loads should be balanced appropriately across the phases because excessive phase imbalance may reduce usable generator capacity and affect voltage stability.

Before installation, a qualified marine electrician should verify:

• Generator voltage
• Electrical frequency
• Phase configuration
• Phase rotation
• Phase-load balance
• Cable sizes
• Circuit-breaker ratings
• Earthing and bonding
• Shore-power integration
• Transfer-switch arrangement
• Switchboard compatibility

Professional installation and commissioning are important for dependable operation and the protection of connected onboard equipment.

Synchronous Water-Cooled Alternator with AVR

The LMG18000 uses a synchronous marine alternator with automatic voltage regulation. The alternator is integrated into the generator’s full-water cooling system and is designed to provide stable electrical output as connected demand changes.

The automatic voltage regulator, commonly known as an AVR, helps maintain consistent output voltage between low electrical demand and the generator’s rated capacity.

Stable voltage is particularly important for compatible equipment such as:

• Navigation electronics
• Communication systems
• Marine battery chargers
• Refrigeration controllers
• Vessel-monitoring equipment
• Pumps and electric motors
• Galley appliances
• Entertainment systems

The alternator’s water-cooled construction helps control operating temperature during extended use inside enclosed machinery spaces.

Potential advantages include:

• Stable electrical output
• Automatic voltage regulation
• Controlled alternator temperature
• Reduced heat release into the engine room
• Dependable operation under changing electrical loads
• Improved suitability for enclosed marine installations

Reliable onboard electricity depends on the complete electrical installation rather than the alternator alone. Correct wiring, grounding, circuit protection, phase balance, transfer switching, and load management all contribute to dependable performance.

Full-Water Marine Cooling System

A major feature of the LMG18000 is its full-water marine cooling system, which includes both the engine and alternator.

Through a dedicated marine cooling circuit, seawater helps cool:

• The engine’s freshwater cooling circuit
• Engine lubricating oil
• External alternator-stator surfaces
• Water-cooled exhaust components

This integrated arrangement helps manage operating temperatures inside restricted machinery spaces and supports dependable generator performance under sustained electrical demand.

A properly maintained marine generator cooling system supports:

• Stable engine operating temperature
• Reliable alternator performance
• Efficient heat transfer
• Reduced thermal stress
• Consistent electrical output
• Longer generator service life

Routine maintenance should include inspection of:

• Raw-water intake
• Seawater strainer
• Raw-water pump impeller
• Cooling-water flow
• Engine coolant level and condition
• Heat-exchanger components
• Cooling hoses and clamps
• Engine oil-cooling system
• Exhaust elbow
• Wet-exhaust connections

Restricted seawater flow, a blocked strainer, worn impeller, insufficient coolant, or inadequate machinery-space ventilation may cause overheating even when the generator is operating within its approved electrical capacity.

Where the generator is installed below the vessel’s waterline, the seawater and wet-exhaust arrangements should be evaluated for siphoning risk. A correctly installed siphon break may be required depending on the vessel configuration.

Remote-Control System and Automatic Engine Protection

The LMG18000 package includes a remote generator control box and approximately 15 metres of plug-in cable. This allows the generator to be started, stopped, and monitored from a convenient location outside the machinery compartment.

The remote-control system provides important operating information, including:

• Generator output voltage
• Generator output current
• Starting-battery voltage
• Accumulated generator operating hours
• High cooling-water temperature warning
• Low engine-oil pressure warning

An automatic shutdown system protects the engine when abnormal oil-pressure or cooling-temperature conditions are detected.

The operating-hour display helps vessel owners and engineers monitor generator usage and schedule routine servicing according to the recommended maintenance intervals.

An additional remote-control box may be available where generator operation is required from more than one position aboard the vessel.

Automatic safety systems provide important protection but do not replace routine inspection. Engine oil, coolant, seawater flow, fuel supply, filters, electrical connections, ventilation, and exhaust components should still be checked regularly.

Soundproof Enclosure for Improved Onboard Comfort

The LMG18000 generator package includes a soundproof marine generator enclosure designed to reduce airborne diesel-engine and alternator noise.

The enclosure helps reduce:

• Diesel-engine operating noise
• Alternator noise
• Mechanical generator noise
• Machinery-space sound transmission
• Noise reaching cabins and living areas

The published weight of the Lombardini LMG18000 with its soundproof enclosure is approximately 224 kg.

A properly installed quiet marine generator should also include:

• Flexible anti-vibration mounts
• Adequate machinery-space ventilation
• Correctly supported hoses and cables
• A professionally designed wet-exhaust system
• Suitable machinery-space insulation
• Adequate maintenance clearance

Final onboard noise depends on more than the acoustic enclosure. Hull construction, generator mounting, exhaust routing, ventilation openings, compartment insulation, and vibration transfer through the vessel structure all influence acoustic performance.

Compact Installation and Practical Service Features

The Lombardini LMG18000 is designed to provide substantial three-phase electrical output while maintaining a compact package suitable for many yacht and professional-vessel machinery spaces.

Standard installation and service features include:

• Electric engine-stop system
• Flexible rubber anti-vibration mounts
• Engine oil-extraction pump
• Remote-control panel
• 15-metre plug-in control cable
• Automatic engine-protection system
• Full-water cooling
• Water-cooled alternator
• Marine heat exchanger
• Soundproof enclosure

Lombardini identifies the electric stop system, rubber mounts, and oil-extraction pump as standard equipment for the LMG18000.

Before installation, the vessel owner, boat builder, shipyard, or marine engineer should verify:

• Overall generator dimensions
• Dry and operational weight
• Mounting-point positions
• Machinery-space access
• Maintenance clearances
• Ventilation requirements
• Seawater inlet location
• Exhaust-hose routing
• Fuel supply and return
• Electrical cable access
• Remote-control cable routing
• Lifting and future removal space

When replacing an existing yacht generator, matching only the electrical output is not sufficient. Voltage, frequency, phase configuration, dimensions, weight, mounting arrangement, cooling requirements, exhaust routing, fuel-system compatibility, and switchboard integration should also be reviewed.

A professional installation assessment can reduce unexpected modifications and improve long-term operating reliability.

Applications of the Lombardini LMG18000 Generator Package

Motor Yachts

The Lombardini LMG18000 may support compatible air-conditioning systems, refrigeration equipment, battery chargers, water makers, pumps, galley appliances, lighting, entertainment systems, and navigation electronics.

Large Sailing Yachts and Cruising Catamarans

The generator can provide dependable auxiliary marine power for refrigeration, battery charging, freshwater systems, communication equipment, navigation electronics, climate-control equipment, and onboard domestic loads.

Workboats and Professional Craft

The LMG18000 may serve as a compact commercial marine generator for pumps, refrigeration, communication equipment, lighting, ventilation systems, hydraulic equipment, workshop machinery, and routine operating loads.

Passenger and Hospitality Vessels

The generator may support compatible ventilation equipment, refrigeration, commercial galley systems, passenger lighting, battery chargers, and onboard service equipment.

Fishing Vessels

The LMG18000 may provide electricity for refrigeration systems, pumps, navigation electronics, communication equipment, lighting, and auxiliary deck-support systems.

Marine Refit Projects

The generator may be considered when replacing an ageing, inefficient, undersized, or unreliable generator, provided the vessel’s electrical and mechanical installation requirements are compatible.

Technical Specifications of the Lombardini LMG18000

The LMG18000 is officially specified with 20 kVA or 16 kW output, 400/230V three-phase electricity, 50 Hz frequency, an LDW 1404 MG four-cylinder diesel engine, 1,372 cm³ displacement, approximately 22.5 kW engine power, full-water cooling, remote operation, and an enclosed weight of approximately 224 kg.

Standard Equipment Included in the LMG18000 Package

The Lombardini LMG18000 is supplied as an integrated marine generator package designed for practical onboard installation.

Typical standard equipment includes:

• Lombardini LDW 1404 MG diesel engine
• Synchronous AVR-regulated marine alternator
• Full-water marine cooling system
• Marine heat exchanger
• Water-cooled alternator
• 12V electric-starting system
• Remote-control box
• Approximately 15 metres of plug-in control cable
• Automatic engine-protection system
• Low oil-pressure warning
• High cooling-water temperature warning
• Generator output-voltage display
• Generator output-current display
• Starting-battery voltage display
• Generator operating-hour meter
• Electric engine-stop system
• Engine oil-extraction pump
• External rubber anti-vibration mounts
• Soundproof enclosure

Available installation accessories may include:

• Additional remote-control box
• Fuel-water separator
• Fuel pre-filter
• Seawater strainer
• Siphon-break equipment
• Wet-exhaust components
• Starting battery and battery cables
• Shore-power changeover equipment
• Additional marine installation accessories

The exact package contents should be confirmed during quotation because regional configurations, production specifications, and installation requirements may vary.

Genuine Lombardini Generator Supply and Worldwide Support

Customers looking for the New Lombardini LMG18000 20 kVA Marine Diesel Generator Package for sale can contact our marine generator specialists for current availability, technical guidance, installation information, and international delivery assistance.

We support customers with:

• Genuine Lombardini marine generator supply
• Electrical-load and generator-sizing guidance
• Three-phase electrical configuration support
• Marine application recommendations
• Replacement-generator assessments
• Technical and installation documentation
• Export documentation
• Worldwide shipping arrangements
• After-sales customer assistance

Whether you are completing a yacht refit, upgrading a professional vessel, or installing a new three-phase onboard power system, selecting the correct generator package can reduce installation challenges and improve long-term reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lombardini LMG18000 price?

The Lombardini LMG18000 price depends on the selected package equipment, current availability, shipping destination, export requirements, and delivery arrangements. Contact our team for an updated quotation.

How much electrical power does the LMG18000 provide?

The generator provides 20 kVA or 16 kW of electrical power at 3000 RPM.

Is the LMG18000 a three-phase marine generator?

Yes. The LMG18000 supplies 400/230V three-phase AC electricity at 50 Hz.

What engine is used in the LMG18000?

The generator uses the Lombardini LDW 1404 MG, a four-cylinder diesel engine with 1,372 cm³ displacement and approximately 22.5 kW of engine output.

Does the LMG18000 use automatic voltage regulation?

Yes. The generator uses an AVR-regulated alternator designed to maintain stable voltage as connected electrical demand changes.

Are the engine and alternator water cooled?

Yes. The full-water cooling system includes both the engine and alternator.

Does the package include a remote-control panel?

Yes. The generator is supplied with a remote-control box and approximately 15 metres of plug-in cable.

Does the generator include automatic safety protection?

Yes. An automatic shutdown system operates in the event of low engine-oil pressure or excessive cooling-water temperature.

Is the LMG18000 sound enclosed?

Yes. The package includes a soundproof enclosure, and the published enclosed weight is approximately 224 kg.

Can the LMG18000 replace an existing yacht generator?

Yes. It may be suitable for a marine generator replacement when output, voltage, frequency, phase configuration, dimensions, mounting, cooling, exhaust, fuel, and electrical requirements are compatible.

Is worldwide shipping available?

Yes. We support customers with international marine generator supply, export documentation, and worldwide shipping arrangements.

Request a Quote for the Lombardini LMG18000 Generator Package

The New Lombardini LMG18000 20 kVA Marine Diesel Generator Package is a dependable choice for yacht owners, boat builders, shipyards, marine installers, and professional vessel operators requiring reliable three-phase marine power from a compact, sound-enclosed generator system.

Its 20 kVA output, four-cylinder Lombardini LDW 1404 MG diesel engine, AVR-regulated alternator, full-water cooling system, remote-control equipment, automatic engine protection, anti-vibration mounting, oil-extraction system, and acoustic enclosure make it suitable for a wide range of recreational and professional marine applications.

Contact our marine generator specialists to request the latest Lombardini LMG18000 price, confirm current availability, review installation requirements, and receive assistance selecting the correct generator package for your vessel.