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Generac RG048 Specs (Power | Voltage | Weight)

The Generac RG048 compressor is listed with standby output of 48 kW, Natural Gas, LP fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V output, and sound level of 68 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Generac Generator Specifications

Generator • Natural Gas, LP • 60 Hz

Standby power: 48 kWVoltage: 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 VDry weight: 1,781 lb (808 kg)

Key specifications

48 kWStandby power
Natural Gas, LPFuel
120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 VVoltage
1,781 lb (808 kg)Dry weight
68 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 1.51 gal High 3.01 gal
Oil

1.51 gal

Coolant

3.01 gal

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
48 kWStandby
1,781.34 lbWeight
68 dBASound

How the Generac RG048 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
1,781 lb
3% below avg
60th percentile
Sound level
68 dBA
In line with avg
45th percentile
Oil capacity
1.51 gal
18% below avg
46th 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 weight1,781 lb
Low 821 lbAverage 1,841 lbHigh 3,333 lb

About 3% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 60th percentile for this field.

Sound level68 dBA
Low 54 dBAAverage 68.9 dBAHigh 81.8 dBA

Very close to the similar-output Generac average. Around the 45th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.51 gal
Low 1 galAverage 1.84 galHigh 4.29 gal

About 18% below the similar-output Generac average. Around the 46th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Generac
Model RG048
Generator type Generator
Fuel Natural Gas, LP
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 48 kW
Prime power 48 kW
Voltage options 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V

Engine, cooling and controls

Oil capacity 1.51 gal (5.7 L)
Coolant capacity 3.01 gal (11.4 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller Evolution
Alternator Synchronous

Physical specifications

Dry weight 1, 781 lb (808 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 83.4 × 35 × 46 in (2119 × 888 × 1168 mm)
Sound level 68 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

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

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

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