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Generac RD012 Generator Set

The Generac RD012 is a 9.6 kW (12 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Mitsubishi In Line engine. It is available at 110/220 V and 231/400 V, ['1Ø', '3Ø'] and 50 Hz. It holds about 6.5 L (1.7 gal) of oil and 11.4 L (3.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. The set weighs about 622 kg (1371 lb) and produces 65 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 170.3 L (45.0 gal).

9 kW
Standby
2.4 L
Displacement
6.5 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the RD012

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Air intake

1 required
G006505-0Air filtersee priceAmazon

Fuel system

1 required
G006504-0Fuel filter (secondary)see priceAmazon

Oil system

1 required

Belts

1 required
G006507-0Beltsee priceAmazon

Electrical

1 required
G006508-0Batterysee priceAmazon

Ignition

1 required
G006509-0Spark plugsee priceAmazon

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power9 kW
Standby kVA12
ControllerMultilingual LCD Controller
Oil capacity6.5 L
AlternatorRevolving field heavy duty generator
Voltage options110/220 V, 231/400 V
Phase1Ø,3Ø
Power factor[1.0]
Coolant capacity11.4 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dry weight622 kg
Sound level65.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank170.3 L

Engine

Mitsubishi In Line
Oil capacity6.5 L
Coolant capacity11.4 L
Displacement2.4 L
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Mitsubishi In Line
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterN/AG006505-0500 hr Amazon eBay
Fuel filter6 micronsG006504-0500 hr Amazon eBay
Fuel filterRepair leak - Add coolant.1080 hr
Oil filterFull flow spin-on canisterG006478-0500 hr Amazon eBay
BatteryGroup 27F, 700 CCAG006508-01000 hr Amazon eBay
BeltN/AG006507-01000 hr Amazon eBay
CoolantN/A3.0 Liters1800 hr
Coolant filter6 – 15 & 20 kW
OilSAE6.5 Liters1080 hr
Spark plugN/AG006509-01000 hr Amazon eBay

Common questions

What size generator is the Generac RD012?

The Generac RD012 is rated 9 kW standby (12.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Generac RD012?

The Generac RD012 is powered by the Mitsubishi In Line engine.

What kind of fuel does the Generac RD012 run on?

The Generac RD012 runs on Diesel.

How much oil does the Generac RD012 take?

The Mitsubishi In Line engine in the Generac RD012 has an oil capacity of 6.5 liters.

Which alternator is fitted to the Generac RD012?

The Generac RD012 uses a Revolving field heavy duty generator alternator.

What oil filter fits the Generac RD012?

The Generac RD012 uses oil filter part number G006478-0.

What fuel filter fits the Generac RD012?

The Generac RD012 uses fuel filter part number G006504-0.

Which air filter part number does the Generac RD012 take?

The Generac RD012 uses air filter part number G006505-0.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
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006502-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006504-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006505-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006506-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006507-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006510-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006511-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006512-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay $40.00
006513-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006516-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006517-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006558-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006559-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
006560-0Generac generator componentService part / kit Amazon eBay
0H3042Cover179 Rev. AService part / kit Amazon eBay
G005703-0Paint Kit1Service part / kit Amazon Amazon eBay eBay
G006558-0Cold Weather KitsService part / kit Amazon eBay
G006570-0Maintenance KitsService part / kit Amazon eBay

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Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%3.670.97
Standby25%2.270.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — protector-diesel-50hz-export (Generac)