The most powerful air-cooled automatic standby generator on the market is also the quietest ever made! Thanks to Generac's exclusive Quite-Test™ feature, our 16 kW generator is as quiet as a car idling in the driveway during the weekly self test.

With its high efficiency alternator and the largest engine in its class, the 16 kW provides the performance of a larger liquid-cooled model for about half the price. The 16 kW has the power to provide whole house coverage, including a 5-ton* central air conditioner, for many moderately sized homes. If you have two 4-ton air conditioners, the 16 kW will run both units with enough power left over to cover the home's other essential circuits.

• Breakthrough Design: Newly designed alternator can start a 5-ton* AND a 3-ton, or two 4-ton air conditioners with plenty of power to spare
• Aluminum Enclosure Option: To better withstand the elements in highly corrosive environments
• Automatic Voltage Regulator: Quality electrical output for sensitive electronics
• Electronic Governor: Fast response to changing electrical loads
• Quiet-Test™: Patent-pending, self-test feature makes the 16 kW quieter than your central air conditioner
• Generac OHVI® Industrial Engine: The ONLY air-cooled engine designed specifically for generators
• Longest Life Expectancy in the Industry: Over 3,000 hours of run time
• Full Pressure Lubrication: Continuous lubrication of all vital engine parts for protection from moment of start up for ultimate engine protection
• Spin-on Oil Filter: Automotive style for easy maintenance and prolonged engine life
• Superior Paint: Tough, textured powder coat paint finish for unmatched durability and all weather protection
• Clean Burning Fuel: Natural gas or LPV
• UL Listed: For safety and certified power ratings