The Generac Guardian 12 kW compressor is listed with standby output of 12 kW, Gasoline fuel, and 60 Hz operation.
Generac Generator Specifications
Generator • Gasoline • 60 Hz
Standby power: 12 kW
Key specifications
12 kWStandby power
GasolineFuel
60 HzFrequency
How the Generac Guardian 12 kW compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Generac generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
12 kW
47% above avg
83rd percentile
Oil capacity
0.43 gal
18% below avg
58th percentile
Standby power12 kW
Low 3 kWAverage 8.2 kWHigh 14 kW
About 47% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 83rd percentile for this field.
Oil capacity0.43 gal
Low 0.25 galAverage 0.52 galHigh 1.7 gal
About 18% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 58th percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Generac |
|---|---|
| Model | Guardian 12 kW |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 12 kW |
|---|---|
| Standby kVA | 15.0 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Oil capacity | 0.43 gal (1.6 L) |
|---|
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s manual and confirmed on the Generac USA website.