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Generac RD030 Generator Set

The Generac RD030 is a 30 kW (30 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Perkins In-line engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 120/208 V and 277/480 V, 60 Hz. It holds about 10.6 L (2.8 gal) of oil and 9.5 L (2.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses group-27 battery rated 700 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 1950×890×1470 mm (76.8×35.0×57.9 in), weighs about 783 kg (1726 lb) and produces 70 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 257.4 L (68.0 gal), roughly 44.5 hours of runtime.

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power30 kW
Standby kVA30
Prime power24 kW

Full specifications

Voltage options120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V
Battery group27F
Battery cranking700 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Coolant capacity9.5 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1950×890×1470 mm
Dry weight783 kg
Sound level70.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank257.4 L
Tank runtime44.5 hr

Engine

Perkins In-line

Oil capacity10.6 L
Coolant capacity9.5 L
Displacement2.2 L
AspirationTurbocharged / aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

For the Perkins In-line engine.

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
BatteryBATTERY 12V GRP 26 058208 buy
BatteryBATTERY 12V GRP 26 NEGATIVE GROUND 077483 buy
Service part / kitExtreme Cold Weather Kit 005616-0 buy
Service part / kitAuxiliary Transfer Switch Contact Kit 005621-0 buy
Service part / kitCold Weather Kit 005630-0 buy
Service part / kitCold Weather Kit 005632-0 buy
Service part / kitBase Plug Kit 005651-0 buy
Service part / kitScheduled Maintenance Kit 005656-0 buy
Service part / kitPaint Kit 005703-0 buy
Service part / kitPaint Kit 005704-0 buy
Service part / kitWireless Remote 005928-0 buy
Service part / kitAdvanced Wireless Remote 005951-0 buy
Service part / kitScheduled Maintenance Kit 005984-0 buy
Service part / kitPower Management Module (50 Amps) 006186-0 buy
Service part / kitPMM Starter Kit 006199-0 buy
Service part / kitExtreme Cold Weather Kit 006204-0 buy
Service part / kitScheduled Maintenance Kit 006205-0 buy
Service part / kitMobile Link™ 006463-1 buy
Service part / kitHarness Adapter Kit 006478-0 buy
Service part / kitMaintenance Kit 006558-0 buy
Service part / kitMaintenance Kit 006559-0 buy
Service part / kitMaintenance Kit 006560-0 buy
Service part / kitFuel Lock 006570-0 buy
Service part / kitFuel Lock 006571-0 buy
Service part / kitFuel Lock 006572-0 buy
Service part / kitPaint Kit 006664-0 buy
Service part / kitLocal Wireless Remote 006665-0 buy
Service part / kitWireless Remote Extension Harness 006873-0 buy

Available documents

BrochureSpec sheetInstallation manual