The Generac RD016 compressor is listed with standby output of 16 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 110/220 V, 231/400 V output, Single phase / Three phase, rated current of 73 / 87 / 66 / 90 A, and sound level of 65 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).
Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz • Single phase / Three phase
Key specifications
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16 kW
12 kW
How the Generac RD016 compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Generac generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
About 23% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 17th percentile for this field.
About 57% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 80th percentile for this field.
Very close to the similar-output Generac average. Around the 31st percentile for this field.
About 79% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 88th percentile for this field.
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Generac |
|---|---|
| Model | RD016 |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 16 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 12 kW |
| Standby kVA | 16.0 |
| Voltage options | 110/220 V, 231/400 V |
| Phase | Single phase / Three phase |
| Rated current | 73 / 87 / 66 / 90 A |
| Power factor | 1.0 / 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 80 / 143 / 168 / 218 A |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Oil capacity | 1.72 gal (6.5 L) |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 11.4 / 9.5 / 10.6 L |
| Maximum ambient | 122 °F (50 °C) |
| Controller | Multilingual Digital Evolution |
| Alternator | Generac Revolving field heavy duty generator |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 1, 371 lb (622 kg) |
|---|---|
| Sound level | 65 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) |
Fuel system and runtime
| Fuel tank | 45 gal (170.3 L) |
|---|---|
| Tank runtime | 38.1 / 38.8 hr |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s manual and confirmed on the Generac USA website.