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Generac RD030 Specs (Power | Voltage | Weight)

Written by Ernie Lo in Specs Last Updated August 18, 2026

The Generac RD030 compressor is listed with standby output of 30 kW, diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V output, Single phase / Three phase, rated current of 70 / 60 / 50 A, and sound level of 70 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Generac Generator Specifications

Generator • diesel • 60 Hz • Single phase / Three phase

Standby power: 30 kWVoltage: 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 VRated current: 70 / 60 / 50 ADry weight: 1,689 lb (766 kg)

Key specifications

30 kWStandby power
dieselFuel
120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 VVoltage
Single phase / Three phasePhase
70 / 60 / 50 ARated current
1,689 lb (766 kg)Dry weight
70 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)Sound level
60 HzFrequency

Visual model specs

Built only from this model’s supplied generator specifications.

Power output
Low 24 kW High 30 kW
Standby

30 kW

Prime

24 kW

Fluid capacities
Low 1.69 gal High 2.51 gal
Oil

1.69 gal

Coolant

2.51 gal

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
30 kWStandby
1,688.74 lbWeight
70 dBASound

How the Generac RD030 compares

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

Standby power
30 kW
28% below avg
8th percentile
Dry weight
1,689 lb
8% below avg
37th percentile
Sound level
70 dBA
In line with avg
57th percentile
Oil capacity
1.69 gal
8% below avg
59th percentile
Standby power30 kW
Low 30 kWAverage 41.7 kWHigh 55 kW

About 28% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 8th percentile for this field.

Dry weight1,689 lb
Low 821 lbAverage 1,841 lbHigh 3,333 lb

About 8% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 37th percentile for this field.

Sound level70 dBA
Low 54 dBAAverage 68.9 dBAHigh 81.8 dBA

Very close to the similar-output Generac average. Around the 57th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.69 gal
Low 1 galAverage 1.84 galHigh 4.29 gal

About 8% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 59th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Generac
Model RD030
Generator type Generator
Fuel diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 30 kW
Prime power 24 kW
Voltage options 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V
Phase Single phase / Three phase
Rated current 70 / 60 / 50 A
Power factor 1.0 / 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Oil capacity 1.69 gal (6.4 L)
Coolant capacity 2.51 gal (9.5 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller Digital Evolution, Evolution, Off modes

Physical specifications

Dry weight 1, 689 lb (766 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 76.8 × 35 × 57.9 in (1950 × 890 × 1470 mm)
Sound level 70 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery group 27F
Battery cranking 700 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 68 gal (257.4 L)
Tank runtime 44.5 hr

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

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