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Generac 6864 XD5000E 5500 / 5000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator w/ COSense, 49ST

Item# 48974
Generac 6864 XD5000E 5500 / 5000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator w/ COSense, 49ST
Generac 6864 XD5000E 5500 / 5000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator w/ COSense, 49ST

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Generac 6864 XD5000E 5500 / 5000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator w/ COSense, 49ST

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$4545.99

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  • Durable fully welded 1 1/4 inch steel frame
  • Yanmar LW Series 435cc air-cooled direct injection, industrial-grade diesel engine
  • Diesel power requires less maintenance, is more efficient, and provides a long life
  • TruePower™ Technology provides less than 5% total harmonic distortion for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics, tools and appliances
  • Wheel Kit Sold Seperately (Item # 52334)

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Product Summary

This diesel powered portable generator featuring True Power Technology, provides less than 5% total harmonic distortion for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics, tools and appliances; ideal for the job site. Designed for Pros, it's equipped with an hour meter to track maintenance intervals, single touch electric start for easy start-up, and a durable fully welded 1-1/4in. steel frame to protect the generator in the most demanding applications.

What's Included

    (1) Portable diesel generator

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Features + Benefits

  • Durable fully welded 1 1/4 inch steel frame
  • Yanmar LW Series 435cc air-cooled direct injection, industrial-grade diesel engine
  • Diesel power requires less maintenance, is more efficient, and provides a long life
  • TruePower™ Technology provides less than 5% total harmonic distortion for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics, tools and appliances
  • Wheel Kit Sold Seperately (Item # 52334)

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

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  1. Is it really a Yanmar diesel?

    1. Per the product's spec sheet, Generac's XD5000E portable diesel generator, model number 6864, features a Yanmar LW Series 435cc air-cooled, direct injection, industrial grade diesel engine.

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    2. The engine on this generator is a Yanmar diesel.

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  2. What type and size battery is used by this generator?

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    1. The generator would require a 12 volt battery that is a Group 26R with a minimum cold cranking amps (CCA) of 540 or a Group 35AGM with a minimum cold cranking amps of 650.

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  3. Can you plug a 50 amp power cord into this generator

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    1. The generator does not come with a 50 amp receptacle. The generator will have (2) 120 volt AC 20 amp GFCI duplex receptacles, (1) 120/240 volt AC 30 amp locking receptacle and (1) 120 volt AC 30 amp locking receptacle.

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  4. How long will it run on a full tank?

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    1. The generator would run 32 hours on a full tank at half load.

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  5. What is fuel usage? Is voltage frequency adjustable?

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    1. This generator will provide around 32 hours of usage on a full tank at 50% load.
      The voltage frequency is not adjustable.

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  6. will thise run a 30amp camper?

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    1. This Generac generator can supply 5,500 surge watts and 5,000 running watts. It does have one 120V 30A twist lock receptacle for 30A applications.

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  7. How does this generator handle high altitude?

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    1. The maximum power decreases about 3.5% for each 100' above sea level and will also decrease about 1% for each 10 degrees Fahrenheit above 60 degrees Fahrenheit ambient temperature.

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  8. Oil Change

    I see that the recommended oil change interval is 200 hours, which is good, but I see no mention of changing the oil filter. Is there an oil filter installed on this model?

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    1. This generator will require both the engine oil and filter to be changed every 200 hours or every season.

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  9. What is the Decibel rating on the unit?

    1 answer

    1. There is no decibel rating for there are too many variables in testing the sound level for this unit.

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  10. Expected lifetime in operating hours

    What is the mean time between failures?

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    1. There is not an expected lifetime in operating hours or a mean time between failures. The generator comes with a 2 year commercial warranty from the manufacturer and has an hour meter so you can perform maintenance on the generator at the intervals provided in the owners manual. If properly maintained the generator is designed to provide years of service.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

2 year limited warranty

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