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New Lombardini LMG14000 12 kW 15 kVA Single-Phase 50 Hz Marine Diesel Generator For Sale

Dependable 12 kW Marine Power for Yachts and Professional Vessels

The New Lombardini LMG14000 12 kW 15 kVA Single-Phase 50 Hz Marine Diesel Generator is a compact, sound-enclosed marine diesel generator developed to provide reliable onboard electricity for motor yachts, sailing yachts, cruising catamarans, passenger craft, workboats, and other professional marine applications.

Powered by the proven Lombardini LDW 1003 MG diesel engine, the LMG14000 combines a three-cylinder engine, water-cooled synchronous alternator, automatic voltage regulation, full marine cooling, remote-control operation, and a compact acoustic enclosure.

The generator supplies 15 kVA or 12 kW of continuous electrical power at 230V and 50 Hz in its single-phase configuration. This capacity makes it suitable for operating compatible marine air-conditioning equipment, refrigeration systems, battery chargers, water makers, freshwater pumps, navigation electronics, galley appliances, lighting, communication equipment, and other important onboard loads. (Lombardini Marine)

The LMG14000 offers more electrical capacity than the smaller LMG4000, LMG6000, and LMG9000 models while maintaining dimensions suitable for many yacht machinery spaces. Its combination of usable output, sound attenuation, remote monitoring, and water-cooled marine engineering makes it a practical onboard power solution for recreational and professional vessels.

Selecting the correct marine generator involves more than comparing the rated output with the total wattage of the vessel’s equipment. Owners and installers should also evaluate continuous electrical demand, compressor and motor starting loads, installation dimensions, ventilation, seawater supply, exhaust routing, fuel-system requirements, expected operating hours, and future electrical additions.

Purpose-Built Lombardini LMG Marine Engineering

The Lombardini Marine LMG generator range is developed specifically for onboard electrical generation. Unlike portable or general-purpose industrial generators adapted for vessel use, the LMG14000 integrates a marine engine, water-cooled alternator, heat-exchanger system, wet exhaust, remote controls, automatic shutdown protection, and a soundproof enclosure.

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

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

The LMG14000 uses Lombardini’s LDW 1003 MG three-cylinder diesel engine. The engine has a displacement of approximately 1,028 cm³, develops around 18 kW of mechanical power, and operates at 3000 RPM in the 50 Hz configuration. (Lombardini Marine)

The LDW 1003 MG belongs to Lombardini’s compact FOCS engine family. Lombardini describes this engine platform as being developed for compact dimensions, reduced noise, low vibration, and practical marine installation. (Lombardini Marine)

Customers evaluating the Lombardini LMG14000 price should consider more than the initial purchase amount. Electrical capacity, compact construction, sound enclosure, cooling-system design, remote operation, service access, fuel efficiency, and compatibility with the vessel’s electrical network all contribute to the generator’s long-term value.

Proven Three-Cylinder Lombardini Diesel Performance

The LMG14000 is powered by a liquid-cooled, three-cylinder, four-stroke Lombardini diesel engine designed to supply the mechanical power required for sustained electrical generation.

Its key engine characteristics include:

  • Three cylinders in line
  • Four-stroke diesel operation
  • Approximately 1,028 cm³ displacement
  • Approximately 18 kW engine output
  • 3000 RPM rated speed
  • Indirect heat-exchanger cooling
  • 12V electric starting
  • Remote-controlled starting and stopping

The three-cylinder arrangement provides smoother operation than many single-cylinder or twin-cylinder compact generators. It also gives the LMG14000 sufficient mechanical capacity to deliver 12 kW of continuous active electrical power from a relatively compact package.

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

It may also reduce the need to run the main propulsion engine solely for battery charging or domestic electrical production.

The LMG14000 may provide power for:

  • Multi-bank battery chargers
  • Marine refrigeration
  • Air-conditioning equipment
  • Water makers
  • Freshwater and seawater pumps
  • Lighting circuits
  • Navigation and communication systems
  • Galley appliances
  • Entertainment equipment
  • Vessel-monitoring systems

15 kVA and 12 kW Continuous Electrical Output

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

The LMG14000 provides:

Electrical Specification Rating
Apparent Power 15 kVA
Active Power 12 kW
Voltage 230V
Frequency 50 Hz
Electrical Configuration Single Phase
Operating Speed 3000 RPM
Starting Voltage 12V

The 15 kVA rating represents apparent power, while the 12 kW rating represents active electrical power available under the manufacturer’s specified operating conditions. Lombardini identifies this output as continuous electrical power. (Lombardini Marine)

The vessel’s sustained electrical demand should remain within the generator’s rated capacity while preserving reasonable reserve for startup loads and temporary increases in demand.

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

  • Marine air-conditioning compressors
  • Refrigeration equipment
  • Water makers
  • Pumps
  • Hydraulic power units
  • Battery chargers
  • Electric galley equipment

Selecting a generator that is too small may cause voltage drop, overload, difficult motor starting, excessive heat, and frequent protective shutdowns. Selecting a generator that is unnecessarily large may lead to extended operation at very low load.

A professional marine electrical load assessment should therefore consider both continuous consumption and temporary starting demand.

Stable Single-Phase Power with AVR Regulation

The LMG14000 uses a synchronous water-cooled alternator with brushes and an automatic voltage regulator. The AVR helps maintain consistent generator voltage between low-load and rated-load operating conditions. (Lombardini Marine)

Stable voltage is important for vessels operating equipment such as:

  • Navigation electronics
  • Communication systems
  • Battery chargers
  • Refrigeration controllers
  • Entertainment equipment
  • Monitoring systems
  • Galley appliances
  • Pumps and electric motors

The 230V single-phase marine generator configuration is suitable for many European and international yacht electrical systems operating at 50 Hz.

Before installation, a qualified marine electrician should confirm:

  • Vessel voltage and frequency
  • Cable sizes
  • Circuit-breaker ratings
  • Earthing and bonding
  • Shore-power integration
  • Transfer-switch arrangement
  • Load distribution
  • Battery-charger compatibility

Stable onboard electricity depends on the complete installation. Generator regulation, wiring quality, grounding, switchboard design, protection devices, and load management all influence electrical performance.

Full-Water Cooling for the Engine and Alternator

A notable feature of the LMG14000 is its full-water marine cooling system. The generator uses seawater through a dedicated circuit to cool the engine’s freshwater circuit, lubricating oil, and the external walls of the alternator stator. (Lombardini Marine)

This arrangement helps manage heat inside confined machinery spaces and supports reliable operation under sustained electrical load.

The cooling system includes:

  • Engine freshwater circuit
  • Marine heat exchanger
  • Raw-water circuit
  • Alternator water-cooling jacket
  • Oil cooling
  • Water-cooled exhaust manifold
  • Wet-exhaust connection

A properly maintained marine generator cooling system supports:

  • Stable engine temperature
  • Reliable alternator performance
  • Reduced thermal stress
  • Consistent electrical output
  • Longer equipment life
  • Improved operation in enclosed compartments

Routine inspection should include:

  • Raw-water strainer
  • Seawater flow
  • Cooling hoses and clamps
  • Heat-exchanger condition
  • Raw-water pump impeller
  • Coolant level and quality
  • Exhaust elbow
  • Siphon-break installation
  • Wet-exhaust hose

Restricted water flow, a blocked strainer, damaged impeller, or inadequate machinery-space ventilation can cause overheating even when the generator is operating within its rated load.

Remote-Control Panel and Automatic Protection

The LMG14000 is supplied with a remote-control panel connected by a plug-in cable. Lombardini’s LMG range documentation specifies a 10-metre remote-control cable, while some dealer configurations list a longer cable, so the supplied length should be confirmed when ordering. (Lombardini Marine)

The remote panel allows the operator to start, stop, and monitor the generator from outside the machinery space.

Available monitoring and protection functions include:

  • Output-voltage display
  • Output-current display
  • Starting-battery voltage
  • Generator running hours
  • Low oil-pressure warning
  • High water-temperature warning
  • Automatic protective shutdown
  • Maintenance information

These functions help the operator identify abnormal conditions before they cause more serious engine or generator damage.

Automatic protection does not replace routine inspection. Engine oil, coolant, seawater flow, fuel supply, electrical connections, belts, filters, and exhaust components should still be checked according to the maintenance schedule.

Soundproof Enclosure and Compact Installation

The Lombardini LMG14000 is supplied with a soundproof marine generator enclosure designed to reduce airborne engine and alternator noise.

Published dimensions for the enclosed single-phase model are approximately:

Measurement Specification
Length 865 mm
Width 480 mm
Height Approximately 590–620 mm
Dry Weight Approximately 200 kg

Lombardini’s official product page lists a sound-enclosed weight of 200 kg. Published height figures vary slightly between technical and dealer documents, so the approved installation drawing should be used for final machinery-space planning. (Lombardini Marine)

The enclosure helps reduce:

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

A properly installed quiet marine generator should also include:

  • Flexible anti-vibration mounts
  • Correct machinery-space ventilation
  • Properly supported hoses and cables
  • An engineered wet-exhaust system
  • Suitable compartment insulation
  • Adequate maintenance clearance

The enclosure alone does not determine final onboard noise. Hull structure, mounting quality, ventilation openings, exhaust design, and vibration transfer also influence acoustic performance.

Practical Service and Installation Features

The LMG14000 includes several features intended to simplify onboard installation and routine maintenance.

Typical standard equipment includes:

  • Electric stop system
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
  • Oil-extraction pump
  • Remote-control panel
  • Automatic engine protection
  • Soundproof enclosure
  • 12V battery-charging output
  • Water-cooled alternator
  • Marine heat exchanger
  • Wet-exhaust arrangement

Before installation, the vessel’s engineering team should confirm:

  • Machinery-space dimensions
  • Dry and operational weight
  • Mounting-point positions
  • Service clearances
  • Ventilation requirements
  • Seawater inlet size
  • Exhaust-hose routing
  • Fuel-line arrangement
  • Battery-cable access
  • Remote-panel cable route
  • Lifting and removal space

When replacing an existing boat generator, matching only the electrical rating is not sufficient. Voltage, frequency, dimensions, weight, mounting, cooling, exhaust, fuel-system compatibility, and switchboard integration should also be reviewed.

Applications of the Lombardini LMG14000

Motor Yachts

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

Sailing Yachts and Catamarans

The LMG14000 can provide dependable auxiliary marine power for refrigeration, charging systems, freshwater systems, communications, navigation equipment, and onboard domestic loads.

Liveaboard Vessels

Its 12 kW output may support refrigeration, climate-control equipment, battery banks, water systems, lighting, entertainment equipment, and galley appliances during extended periods away from shore power.

Passenger and Professional Craft

The generator may serve as a compact commercial marine generator for lighting, refrigeration, communication equipment, pumps, battery charging, and passenger-service systems.

Marine Refit Projects

The LMG14000 may be suitable for replacing an ageing, undersized, or unreliable generator, provided the vessel’s electrical and mechanical installation requirements are compatible.

Technical Specifications of the Lombardini LMG14000

Specification Details
Brand Lombardini Marine
Generator Series LMG
Generator Model LMG14000
Generator Category Marine Diesel Generator
Apparent Power 15 kVA
Active Power 12 kW
Voltage 230V
Frequency 50 Hz
Electrical Configuration Single Phase
Operating Speed 3000 RPM
Engine Manufacturer Lombardini
Engine Model LDW 1003 MG
Engine Configuration Three Cylinders, Inline
Engine Cycle Four-Stroke Diesel
Engine Displacement 1,028 cm³
Engine Power Approximately 18 kW
Starting System 12V Electric Start
Alternator Type Synchronous with Brushes
Voltage Regulation AVR
Alternator Cooling Water Cooled
Engine Cooling Indirect Heat Exchanger
Exhaust System Marine Wet Exhaust
Remote-Control Panel Standard
Sound Enclosure Included
Approximate Dimensions 865 × 480 × 590–620 mm
Approximate Weight 200 kg
Application Yacht, Catamaran and Professional Marine Use

The LMG14000 is officially specified with a 15 kVA or 12 kW output, LDW 1003 MG three-cylinder engine, 1,028 cm³ displacement, 3000 RPM operation, full-water cooling, remote start, and a soundproof enclosure. (Lombardini Marine)

Genuine Lombardini Supply and Worldwide Support

Customers looking for the New Lombardini LMG14000 12 kW 15 kVA Single-Phase 50 Hz Marine Diesel Generator for sale can contact our marine generator specialists for current availability, installation guidance, technical documents, and international delivery assistance.

We support customers with:

  • Genuine Lombardini generator supply
  • Electrical-load and generator-sizing guidance
  • Marine application recommendations
  • Replacement-generator assessments
  • Technical documentation
  • Export documentation
  • Worldwide shipping arrangements
  • After-sales customer assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lombardini LMG14000 price?

The Lombardini LMG14000 price depends on current availability, configuration, installation accessories, shipping destination, and export requirements. Contact our team for an updated quotation.

How much electrical power does it provide?

The LMG14000 provides 15 kVA or 12 kW of continuous electrical power. (Lombardini Marine)

Is the LMG14000 single phase?

Yes. This configuration provides 230V single-phase electricity at 50 Hz. A three-phase version is also identified in Lombardini’s documentation. (Lombardini Marine)

What engine does the LMG14000 use?

It uses the Lombardini LDW 1003 MG, a three-cylinder diesel engine with 1,028 cm³ displacement and approximately 18 kW of mechanical output. (Lombardini Marine)

Does it include a sound enclosure?

Yes. The published 200 kg weight applies to the generator with its soundproof enclosure. (Lombardini Marine)

Does it have AVR voltage regulation?

Yes. The synchronous alternator uses an automatic voltage regulator to support consistent voltage under changing load. (Lombardini Marine)

Can it replace an existing yacht generator?

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

Request a Quote for the Lombardini LMG14000

The New Lombardini LMG14000 12 kW 15 kVA Single-Phase 50 Hz Marine Diesel Generator is a dependable choice for yacht owners, boat builders, marine installers, and professional operators requiring substantial single-phase marine power from a compact, sound-enclosed generator package.

Contact our marine generator specialists to request the latest Lombardini LMG14000 price, confirm current availability, review installation requirements, and receive assistance selecting the correct generator configuration for your vessel.

 

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