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Generac QT048 Specs (Power | Voltage | Weight)

The Generac QT048 compressor is listed with standby output of 48 kW, Natural Gas, Propane fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V output, and sound level of 65 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Generac Generator Specifications

Generator • Natural Gas, Propane • 60 Hz

Standby power: 48 kWVoltage: 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 VDry weight: 1,739 lb (789 kg)

Key specifications

48 kWStandby power
Natural Gas, PropaneFuel
120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 VVoltage
1,739 lb (789 kg)Dry weight
65 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)Sound level
60 HzFrequency

Visual model specs

Built only from this model’s supplied generator specifications.

Power output
Low 48 kW High 48 kW
Standby

48 kW

Prime

48 kW

Fluid capacities
Low 1.5 gal High 3 gal
Oil

1.5 gal

Coolant

3 gal

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
48 kWStandby
1,739.45 lbWeight
65 dBASound

How the Generac QT048 compares

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

Standby power
48 kW
15% above avg
75th percentile
Dry weight
1,739 lb
6% below avg
52nd percentile
Sound level
65 dBA
6% below avg
29th percentile
Oil capacity
1.5 gal
18% below avg
35th percentile
Standby power48 kW
Low 30 kWAverage 41.7 kWHigh 55 kW

About 15% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 75th percentile for this field.

Dry weight1,739 lb
Low 821 lbAverage 1,841 lbHigh 3,333 lb

About 6% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 52nd percentile for this field.

Sound level65 dBA
Low 54 dBAAverage 68.9 dBAHigh 81.8 dBA

About 6% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 29th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.5 gal
Low 1 galAverage 1.84 galHigh 4.29 gal

About 18% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 35th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Generac
Model QT048
Generator type Generator
Fuel Natural Gas, Propane
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 48 kW
Prime power 48 kW
Voltage options 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V
Power factor 1.0 / 0.8
Circuit breaker 200 / 175 / 150 / 80 A

Engine, cooling and controls

Oil capacity 1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Coolant capacity 3 gal (11.4 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller Nexus, R100
Emissions 2009 EPA

Physical specifications

Dry weight 1, 739 lb (789 kg)
Sound level 65 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery group 24F
Battery cranking 525 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V

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

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