Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 16 kW |
| Standby kVA | 16 |
| Prime power | 12 kW |
| Controller | Multilingual Digital Evolution |
| Oil capacity | 6.5 L |
| Alternator | Generac Revolving field heavy duty generator |
| Voltage options | 110/220 V, 231/400 V |
| Phase | 1Ø,3Ø |
| Rated current | [73, 87, 66, 90] A |
| Power factor | [1.0, 0.8] |
| Circuit breaker | [80, 143, 168, 218] A |
| Coolant capacity | [11.4, 9.5, 10.6] L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dry weight | 622 kg |
| Sound level | 65.0 dBA @ 7 m |
| Fuel tank | 170.3 L |
| Tank runtime | [38.1, 38.8] hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 6.5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 11.4 L |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Mitsubishi In-line| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Clean and re-gap or replace as necessary. Replace engine air filter(s). | — | 360 hr | find | |
| Fuel filter | Repair leak - Add coolant. | — | 1080 hr | find | |
| Oil filter | Replace board. | — | 1080 hr | find | |
| Belt | Reconnect/close wire. | — | 360 hr | find | |
| Coolant | — | 1800 hr | |||
| Coolant filter | Replace Switch. | — | find | ||
| Oil | Check the engine oil level. Adjust as necessary. | — | 1080 hr |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Generac RD016?
The Generac RD016 is rated 16 kW standby (16.0 kVA).
What engine does the Generac RD016 use?
The Generac RD016 is powered by the Mitsubishi In-line engine.
What fuel does the Generac RD016 use?
The Generac RD016 runs on Diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the Generac RD016?
The Mitsubishi In-line engine in the Generac RD016 has an oil capacity of 6.5 liters.
What alternator does the Generac RD016 use?
The Generac RD016 uses a Generac Revolving field heavy duty generator alternator.
Parts
24| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000R-005 | O-RING | 2 | Seal | PartsGeek |
| 0940-001 | SENDER - WATER TEMP | 1 | Sensor | PartsGeek |
| 0940-002 | SENDER-OIL PRES. | 1 | Sensor | PartsGeek |
| 0940-101 | SENDER-WATERTEMP-DUALSTATION | Opt | Sensor | PartsGeek |
| 0940-102 | SENDER - OIL PRES — DUAL STATION | Opt | Sensor | PartsGeek |
| 005704-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay PartsGeek | |
| 006502-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006504-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006505-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006506-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006507-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006510-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006511-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006512-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006513-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006516-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006517-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006558-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006559-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006560-0 | Generac generator component | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 0H3042 | Cover179 Rev. A | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| G005703-0 | Paint Kit | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay PartsGeek | |
| G006558-0 | Cold Weather Kits | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay PartsGeek | |
| G006570-0 | Maintenance Kits | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay PartsGeek |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 25% | 3.67 | 0.97 |
| Standby | 25% | 2.27 | 0.6 |
Available documents
Spec sheet — protector-diesel-50hz-export (Generac)Spec sheet — rd012-016-024-040 protectorseries diesel specsheet (Generac)