18 kW Aluminum Air-Cooled Standby Generator

The Guardian Elite 18 kW provides the most affordable whole house coverage in the industry. The Guardian Elite 18 kW comes standard with our 200 Amp Service Entrance Rated automatic transfer switch that eliminates the need to add a separate service disconnect when backing up the entire house.

  • 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
  • Automatic Voltage Regulator: Quality electrical output for sensitive electronics
  • Electronic Governor: Fast response to changing electrical loads
  • Whisper-Test™: Low engine speed feature that makes the Guardian Elite 18 kW is as quiet as a car idling in the driveway during the weekly self-testing cycle.
  • 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: Tough, textured powder coat paint finish for unmatched durability and all weather protection
  • UL Listed: For safety and certified power ratings
* 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 5416
Rated Power (LP / NG) 18/16 kW
Rated Amps @ 60 Hz
240 V, 1Ř (LP / NG) 75/66.6
3 Phase Models NA
Surge Watts - 240V, 1 Ř 31,920
Surge Amps 133
Engine (Generac OHVI) 992cc /
V-Twin
Alternator RPM 3600
Enclosure Aluminum
Whisper Test Yes
Sound Level (dBA @ exercise) 60
(dBA @ normal operation) 66
Dimensions (L" x W" x H") 48x24x28
Automatic Transfer Switch 200 Amp / SE
Weight 451
Price Starting at $4,799; Installed starting at $7,495
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