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Generac QT055 Generator Set

The Generac QT055 is a 55 kW Natural Gas, Propane standby generator set powered by a Generac 5.4L V-8 engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 120/208 V and 277/480 V, 60 Hz. It holds about 4.73 L (1.2 gal) of oil and 15.14 L (4.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses group-24 battery rated 525 CCA at 12 V. The set produces 73 dBA at 7 m.

55 kW
Standby
5.4 L
Displacement
4.73 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas, Propane
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power55 kW
ControllerH-100 microprocessor
Oil capacity4.73 L
Voltage options120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V
Battery group24F
Battery cranking525 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Coolant capacity15.14 L
Max ambient50 °C
Sound level73.0 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Generac 5.4L V-8
Oil capacity4.73 L
Coolant capacity15.14 L
Displacement5.4 L
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What size generator is the Generac QT055?

The Generac QT055 is rated 55 kW standby.

What engine does the Generac QT055 use?

The Generac QT055 is powered by the Generac 5.4L V-8 engine.

What fuel type does the Generac QT055 take?

The Generac QT055 runs on Natural Gas, Propane.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac QT055?

The Generac 5.4L V-8 engine in the Generac QT055 has an oil capacity of 4.73 liters.

What is the coolant capacity of the Generac QT055?

The Generac QT055 cooling system holds 15.14 liters (4.0 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the sound level of the Generac QT055?

The Generac QT055 is rated at 73.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What voltage does the Generac QT055 produce?

The Generac QT055 is offered in 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V.

What size battery does the Generac QT055 need?

The Generac QT055 uses 12 V each, 525 CCA, group 24F, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby25%8.442.23
Standby50%16.244.29
Standby75%22.675.99
Standby100%31.348.28

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0170910SBY (Generac)

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