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Product Summary

If you’ve got a tough job to do, look no further than the XD5000E generator. Get true power to work with this diesel powered portable generator, offering long run time and efficient operation on professional jobsite and agricultural applications. The sturdy steel frame features an integrated lifting eye for easy transport and on-site security. True Power™ Technology provides less than 6% total harmonic distortion — for smooth operation of tools, appliances, even sensitive electronics. And it’s engineered to keep on running, thanks to a large fuel tank and idle control.

What's Included

    (1) Portable diesel generator

power. where you need it

Portable power use cases

Power to Live.

A reliable home power outage kit starts with a powerful source. Our backup generator for home use helps to keep the food fresh, the lights on, and the house connected through an outage.

Power to Work.

Feel empowered to work anywhere you are with our open frame generators, the best portable power supply to get the job done right. Whether you need to charge up your laptop battery bank for Zoom calls or power up the food truck for service, we’ll help you prepare for when duty calls.

Power to Play.

Take the fun outdoors with the best portable power source to power up your play. Use this small generator for camping with the family, setting up a cozy outdoor movie night, or tailgating with friends before the big game.

How Much Power Do You Need?

To determine the generator size required, add together all running watts and the highest additional starting watt requirement. The result is the total wattage needed from the generator.

Example Calculation

Sample generator wattage calculation
DeviceRunning WattsAdditional Starting Watts
Refrigerator / Freezer7002200
Sump Pump10502150
Furnace Fan Blower, one half horsepower8752300
27-inch Television5000
Lamps, three1800
Box Fan2000
Slow Cooker2500

Total running watts: 3,755 watts. Highest additional starting watts: 2,300 watts. Total generator size required: 6,055 starting watts.

Typical Appliance Power Requirements

Common household and jobsite equipment wattage requirements
DeviceRunning WattsAdditional Starting Watts
Electronics
17-inch Monitor8000
27-inch Television5000
Small Household Appliances
Coffee Maker15000
Microwave10000
Large Household Appliances
Electric Water Heater20001000
Refrigerator / Freezer7002200
Sump Pump10502150
Washing Machine11502300
Central Air Conditioner38004950
Window Air Conditioner32503950
Heat Pump47004500
Jobsite Equipment
Power Tools600 to 2000900 to 2400
Recreation Equipment
Quartz Halogen Work Light10000
Air Compressor10002000
Inflator Pump50150
Outdoor Light String2500
RV Air Conditioner (13,500 BTU)1500700

Wattage values are approximate. Check appliance labels for actual power requirements. Total wattage requirements assume intermittent starting of devices.

Features + Benefits

  • Wheel Kit Sold Seperately (Item # 52334)
  • 1-¼” steel cradle for added durability and strength
  • Yanmar LW Series 435cc air-cooled direct injection, industrial-grade diesel engine
  • 12 gallon fuel tank provides a long run-time of 32.4 hours @ 50% load
  • Integrated lifting eye allows for easy transport and security on the jobsite
  • Hour meter tracks maintenance intervals
  • Single touch electric start for easy start-up (battery not included)

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

48974

Brand

Generac

Manufacturer's Warranty

2 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

273.0 LB

Surge Watts

5,500

Rated Watts

5,000

Fuel Type

Diesel

Voltage

120/240

Engine Displacement

435 cc
AttributeSpecification

Engine Brand

Yanmar

Start Type

Electric

Fuel Capacity

12 Gal

Battery Required

Yes

Battery Included

No

Low Oil Shutdown

Yes

Product Weight

lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

33.0 x 22.5 x 25.0 in

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

2 year limited warranty