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Generac GR8 Specs (Power | Voltage | Weight)

The Generac GR8 compressor is listed with standby output of 8 kW, #2D Fuel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120/240 V output, Single phase, rated current of 33 A, and sound level of 68 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Generac Generator Specifications

Generator • #2D Fuel • 60 Hz • Single phase

Standby power: 8 kWVoltage: 120/240 VRated current: 33 ADry weight: 1,224 lb (555 kg)

Key specifications

8 kWStandby power
#2D FuelFuel
120/240 VVoltage
Single phasePhase
33 ARated current
1,224 lb (555 kg)Dry weight
68 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)Sound level
60 HzFrequency

Visual model specs

Built only from this model’s supplied generator specifications.

Power output
Low 6 kW High 8 kW
Standby

8 kW

Prime

6 kW

Fluid capacities
Low 0.92 gal High 1.74 gal
Oil

0.92 gal

Coolant

1.74 gal

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
8 kWStandby
33 ACurrent
1,223.57 lbWeight
68 dBASound

How the Generac GR8 compares

This compares the supplied numeric specification with Generac generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.

Standby power
8 kW
In line with avg
56th percentile
Rated current
33 A
30% below avg
11th percentile
Dry weight
1,224 lb
178% above avg
93rd percentile
Sound level
68 dBA
5% above avg
84th percentile
Standby power8 kW
Low 3 kWAverage 8.2 kWHigh 14 kW

Very close to the similar-output Generac average. Around the 56th percentile for this field.

Rated current33 A
Low 28 AAverage 47 AHigh 60 A

About 30% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 11th percentile for this field.

Dry weight1,224 lb
Low 84 lbAverage 440 lbHigh 1,433 lb

About 178% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 93rd percentile for this field.

Sound level68 dBA
Low 53.6 dBAAverage 64.7 dBAHigh 74.6 dBA

About 5% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 84th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity0.92 gal
Low 0.25 galAverage 0.52 galHigh 1.7 gal

About 78% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 89th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Generac
Model GR8
Generator type Generator
Fuel #2D Fuel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 8 kW
Prime power 6 kW
Voltage options 120/240 V
Phase Single phase
Rated current 33 A
Power factor 1

Engine, cooling and controls

Oil capacity 0.92 gal (3.5 L)
Coolant capacity 1.74 gal (6.6 L)
Maximum ambient 110 °F (43 °C)

Physical specifications

Dry weight 1, 224 lb (555 kg)
Sound level 68 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery group 26F
Battery voltage 12 V

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 49 gal (185.5 L)

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s manual and confirmed on the Generac USA website.

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