13 kW Air-Cooled Standby Generator

No other manufacturer offers a comparably sized automatic standby generator that even comes close to providing 13 kilowatts of power on both natural gas and LPV. Equipped with the Generac 992cc OHVI® industrial engine and an improved alternator design, Generac's 13 kW model is truly in a class by itself.

The Guardian 13 kW can start some 4-ton air conditioners** with plenty of power left over for a host of key circuits. With the 13 kW you have all of the coverage you get with the 10 kW model, plus the power to back up an two additional circuits. The pre-packaged system comes with a pre-wired, 12-circuit load center that is fast and easy to install.

You get all this for less than the cost of a large screen plasma TV!

  • Breakthrough Design: Newly designed alternator can start a 4-ton* air conditioner with plenty of power to spare
  • Circuit Coverage: Protects 12 circuits of your home
  • Automatic Voltage Regulator: Quality electrical output for sensitive electronics
  • Electronic Governor: Fast response to changing electrical loads
  • 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
    • No break-in required
    • 2 year, 200 hour service intervals
  • Superior Paint: Textured, powder coat paint process provides better coverage and superior bonding for unmatched durability and all weather protection
  • UL Listed: For safety and certified power ratings
  • Clean Burning Fuel: Natural gas or LPV
*most kitchens require multiple circuits
**May not start all brands or models of central air conditioners. Make sure the surge capability (Amps) of the generator is greater than the LRA listed on the data plate of the A/C before purchasing.


Generator Set
Model Number 5242
Rated Power (LP / NG) 13/13 kW
Rated Amps @ 60 Hz
240 V, 1Ø (LP / NG) 54/54
3 Phase Models NA
Surge Watts - 240V, 1 Ø 22,800
Surge Amps 95
Engine (Generac OHVI) 992cc /
V-Twin
Alternator RPM 3600
Enclosure Steel
Whisper Test No
Sound Level (dBA @ exercise) 66
(dBA @ normal operation) 66
Dimensions (L" x W" x H") 48x24x28
Automatic Transfer Switch (included) 100 Amp / 12 circuit
Weight 426
Price Starting at $3,199; Installed starting at $4,295
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