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Generac GP6500 Generator Set

The Generac GP6500 is a 6.5 kW (8.12 kVA) gasoline standby generator set powered by a Generac OHV engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 60 Hz and rated 54.2 A. It holds about 1.1 L (0.3 gal) of oil. The set measures 692×687×638 mm (27.2×27.0×25.1 in) and weighs about 84.4 kg (186 lb). An integrated tank holds 27.3 L (7.2 gal), roughly 10 hours of runtime.

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Specifications

Fuelgasoline
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power6 kW
Standby kVA8
Prime power6 kW
EmissionsCSA Certified

Full specifications

Voltage options120/240 V
Rated current54.2/27.1 A
Battery voltage12VDC V
Dimensions (L×W×H)692×687×638 mm
Dry weight84 kg
Fuel tank27.3 L
Tank runtime10 hr

Engine

Generac OHV

Oil capacity1.1 L
Displacement0.212 L
Rated speed3600 rpm

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Maintenance & consumables

For the Generac OHV engine.

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Battery26R Wet Cell Battery 005819-0 buy
Battery26R Wet Cell Battery 5819 buy
Service part / kitPaint Kit 005703-0 buy
Service part / kitFascia Base Wrap Kit 005839-0 buy
Service part / kitScheduled Maintenance Kit 006004-0 buy
Service part / kit240V Conversion Kit 006016-0 buy
Service part / kitScheduled Maintenance Kit 006806-0 buy
Service part / kitCold Weather Kit 5865 buy
Service part / kitScheduled Maintenance Kit 6003 buy
Service part / kitScheduled Maintenance Kit G006806-0 buy
Air filter2-stage (paper, foam element) find
Fuel filterIn-line fuel filter find
Oil1.7 L500 hr
Oil filterSpin on full flow vertically mounted find
Spark plugResistor type (.030 inch gap) find

Available documents

BrochureSpec sheetOwner's manualParts manual