Specifications
| Fuel | Natural gas, Propane vapor |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 55 kW |
| Emissions | EPA |
| Controller | H-100 microprocessor |
| Oil capacity | 1.25 L |
| Voltage options | 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 600 V |
| Phase | 1-phase, 3-phase |
| Rated current | 229 A |
| Power factor | 1.0 |
| Circuit breaker | 250 A |
| Battery group | Group 24F |
| Battery cranking | 525 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 4.0 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Sound level | 59.0 dBA @ 7 m |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 5.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 4.0 L |
| Displacement | 5.4 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Generac V-8| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter | Standard | — | |||
| Oil filter | Full flow spin-on cartridge | — | |||
| Battery | Group 24F, 525CCA | — | |||
| Belt | Fan and belt guards | — | |||
| Coolant | Closed | — | |||
| Oil | Gear | 5.0 Quarts | — |
Common questions
How many kW is the Generac QT055A?
The Generac QT055A is rated 55 kW standby.
What engine does the Generac QT055A use?
The Generac QT055A is powered by the Generac V-8 engine.
What fuel does the Generac QT055A use?
The Generac QT055A runs on Natural gas, Propane vapor.
What is the oil capacity of the Generac QT055A?
The Generac V-8 engine in the Generac QT055A has an oil capacity of 5.0 liters.
Parts
1| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QT045 | QT045 | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 25% | 204.0 | 4.29 |
| Standby | 50% | 392.0 | 5.99 |
| Standby | 75% | 547.0 | 220.4 |
| Standby | 100% | 756.0 | 304.7 |
Available documents
Reference — 0170910SBY (Generac)