Most diesel generators have in-line injection pumps. Those pumps are very durable and have no problem with alternative or low-lube fuels. Rotary injection pumps are the ones that have the problems. Even the old Detroit Diesels are basically the same technology as in-line pumps and are just as rugged.
By the way, the term "biofuel" has no real meaning ,by itself. Some people call WVO (waste vegetable oil) bio-fuel and it is often low lube and can cause big problems in rotary injection pumps. On the other hand, "certified biofuel" sold as highway fuel for diesel often has BETTER lube then standard diesel.
When it comes to new gensets and propane (or NG), the issue is this. Hardly anybody makes a HD water-cooled gas engine anymore. Too inefficient. So, you're not going to find new gensets with propane-fueled ,water-cooled tractor-type engines. The new gensets that ARE water-cooled and propane fueled usually have small Chevrolet(General Motors) engines in them. You can see one here:
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