The Generac SD008 compressor is listed with standby output of 8 kW, #2D Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, and 120/240 V, 120/208 V output.
Generac Generator Specifications
Generator • #2D Diesel • 60 Hz
Standby power: 8 kWVoltage: 120/240 V, 120/208 V
Key specifications
8 kWStandby power
#2D DieselFuel
120/240 V, 120/208 VVoltage
60 HzFrequency
Visual model specs
Built only from this model’s supplied generator specifications.
Power output
Low 6 kW High 8 kW
Standby
8 kW
Prime
6 kW
Fluid capacities
Low 0.74 gal High 1.74 gal
Oil
0.74 gal
Coolant
1.74 gal
How the Generac SD008 compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Generac generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
8 kW
In line with avg
56th percentile
Oil capacity
0.74 gal
42% above avg
86th percentile
Standby power8 kW
Low 3 kWAverage 8.2 kWHigh 14 kW
Very close to the similar-output Generac average. Around the 56th percentile for this field.
Oil capacity0.74 gal
Low 0.25 galAverage 0.52 galHigh 1.7 gal
About 42% above the similar-output Generac average. Around the 86th percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Generac |
|---|---|
| Model | SD008 |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | #2D Diesel |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 8 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 6 kW |
| Standby kVA | 8.0 |
| Voltage options | 120/240 V, 120/208 V |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Oil capacity | 0.74 gal (2.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 1.74 gal (6.6 L) |
| Maximum ambient | 109 °F (43 °C) |
Battery
| Battery group | 26F |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s manual and confirmed on the Generac USA website.