Overview#
The Hipower HGM-80 is an 80 kW stationary natural gas standby generator in Hipower's HGM series. Manufactured in Olathe, Kansas, the HGM-80 provides mid-light commercial standby protection from a compact, gas-fueled package that draws from the building's existing utility supply.
At 80 kW, the HGM-80 covers a meaningful commercial load — full essential systems in a small office building, a restaurant kitchen plus dining, or critical branch circuits in a light-medical facility. For California projects, CARB certification enables straightforward air district permitting without a source test.
Engine Platform#
The HGM-80 is powered by a General Motors Vortec 5.7LT turbocharged V8 spark-ignited gaseous engine — the turbocharged variant of the 350 CID (5.7L) small-block platform, producing 139 hp on natural gas. The turbocharger enables 80 kW from the same displacement as the naturally aspirated HGM-55/65 models. Marathon Electric provides the alternator (model 362CSL1604) with SE350 AVR. Note: the HGM-80 is natural gas only — LPG is not available on this model. Spark-ignited gas generator maintenance is simpler than diesel: no DPF, no DEF, no high-pressure injection. Key service items are spark plugs, oil changes, and gas system inspection at 1000-hour intervals.
CARB-Certified for California#
Hipower's HGM series holds CARB certification for stationary natural gas standby. California permit-by-rule applies — standard air district approval without source test or variance for the HGM-80.
Service and Maintenance#
- Oil and filter: 1000 hours or 12 months
- Spark plugs: 1000 hours
- Air filter: 500 hours
- Gas line and regulator: Annual inspection
- Major overhaul: 30,000 hours
Our Service Experience#
OnPoint Generators services Hipower HGM generators throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. Natural gas standby at the 80 kW class is increasingly common in California commercial construction — CARB certification and utility-supplied fuel make it the practical choice for many building owners.
