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Generac RD048 Specs (Power | Voltage | Weight)

The Generac RD048 compressor is listed with standby output of 48 kW, diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120/240 V output, Single phase, and sound level of 70 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Generac Generator Specifications

Generator • diesel • 60 Hz • Single phase

Standby power: 48 kWVoltage: 120/240 VDry weight: 1,953 lb (886 kg)

Key specifications

48 kWStandby power
dieselFuel
120/240 VVoltage
Single phasePhase
1,953 lb (886 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 38 kW High 48 kW
Standby

48 kW

Prime

38 kW

Fluid capacities
Low 1.85 gal High 2.8 gal
Oil

1.85 gal

Coolant

2.8 gal

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
48 kWStandby
1,953.3 lbWeight
70 dBASound

How the Generac RD048 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
1,953 lb
6% above avg
75th percentile
Sound level
70 dBA
In line with avg
57th percentile
Oil capacity
1.85 gal
In line with avg
71st 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 weight1,953 lb
Low 821 lbAverage 1,841 lbHigh 3,333 lb

About 6% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 75th 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 capacity1.85 gal
Low 1 galAverage 1.84 galHigh 4.29 gal

Very close to the similar-output Generac average. Around the 71st percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Generac
Model RD048
Generator type Generator
Fuel diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 48 kW
Prime power 38 kW
Voltage options 120/240 V
Phase Single phase

Engine, cooling and controls

Oil capacity 1.85 gal (7 L)
Coolant capacity 2.8 gal (10.6 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller Digital Evolution, Evolution

Physical specifications

Dry weight 1, 953 lb (886 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 76.8 × 35 × 55.5 in (1950 × 890 × 1410 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 26.5 hr

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

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