The Ultimate 8 kVA Diesel Generator

Piccolo 8

8 kVA 1 Phase 230 VAC 50 Hz or 60Hz
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Adjustable speed 339.5 lbs Dry Weight 8 kVA
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Meet the Piccolo 8

The WhisperPower Genverter© Piccolo 8 is the smallest, quietest and most powerful 8 kVA diesel generator of its kind. Thanks to the electronic PMG inverter output, it delivers the ideal power quality for all your comfort equipment such as a washing machine, small air conditioning system, electrical cooking hob and battery charging devices.

Main specifications: 1 Phase | 230 VAC | 50 Hz

  • Intermittent Power kW at 25°C (77°F)
    6.4 kW
  • Continuous Power kVA at 25°C (77°F)
    8 kVA
  • Nominal voltage / frequency
    1 Phase | 230 VAC | 50 Hz
  • Rpm range
    2400 .. 2800 rpm, adjustable
  • Engine
    WhisperPower Kubota Z482
  • Emission class
    Stage V certified / EPA / Tier 4
  • Noise level
    51 dB(A) at 7 m, 60 dB(A) at 1m
  • Length x width x height, mm (in.)
    660 x 550 x 622 (26 x 21.7 x 24.5)
  • Dry weight, (cabinet + PMG), kg (lb.)
    154 + 9.9 (339.5 + 21.8)

*The weight is measured with the short shaft version.

*The weight is measured with the short shaft version.

All specifications: 1 Phase | 230 VAC | 50 Hz
ARTICLE NUMBERS
49005005Piccolo 8 - Adjustable, 230 VAC | 50 Hz
49005006Piccolo 8 - Ungrounded, 230 VAC | 50 Hz
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
Intermittent Power kW at 25ºC (77ºF)6.4 kW
Continuous Power kVA at 25ºC (77ºF)8 KVA
Nominal voltage / frequency1 Phase | 230 VAC | 50 Hz
Inverter ModulePMG frame 2
Noise level51 dB(A) at 7 m, 60 dB(A) at 1m
Rpm range2400 .. 2800 rpm, adjustable
Alternator technologyPermanent magnet
Generator coolingIndirect water cooling (engine + alternator)
Generator controlDDC
Control panelDDC Local + DDC Remote
Phase/wire1 Phase, 3 wires
Peak power 2 s200%
Harmonic distortion< 3%
Frequency tolerance+/- 0,1%
DIESEL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
EngineWhisperPower Kubota Z482
Engine familyNKBXL.719KCB
Emission classStage V certified / EPA / Tier 4
Displacement479 cc
Cylinders2
Bore & stroke, mm (in.)67 x 68 (2.6 x 2.7)
Compression ratio23.5
Air consumption<0.95 m3 / min
Cooling systemHeat exchanger
Fuel consumption (no load - full load)275 g/kWh
Starter battery charge method/ currentAlternator 12 V / 12.5 A
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length x width x height (cabinet), mm (in.)660 x 550 x 622 (26 x 21.7 x 24.5)
Length x width x depth (PMG), mm (in.)490 × 198 × 191 (19.3 x 7.8 x 7.5)
Dry weight (cabinet), kg (lb.)154 (339.5)
Dry weight (PMG), kg (lb.)9.9 (21.8)
Exhaust type, mm (in.)Ø 40 mm, wet (1.6)
Max. operating angle25º in all directions
OPTIONAL
OptionalKeel Cooling

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Main specifications: 1 Phase | 120 VAC | 60 Hz

  • Intermittent Power kW at 25°C (77°F)
    6 kW
  • Continuous Power kVA at 25°C (77°F)
    6 kVA
  • Nominal voltage / frequency
    1 Phase | 120 VAC | 60 Hz
  • Rpm range
    2400 .. 2800 rpm, adjustable
  • Engine
    WhisperPower Kubota Z482
  • Emission class
    Stage V certified / EPA / Tier 4
  • Noise level
    51 dB(A) at 7 m, 60 dB(A) at 1m
  • Length x width x height (in.)
    26 x 21.7 x 24.5 inches
  • Dry weight, (cabinet + PMG), lb.
    339.5 + 21.8 lbs

*The weight is measured with the short shaft version.

*The weight is measured with the short shaft version.

All specifications: 1 Phase | 120 VAC | 60 Hz
ARTICLE NUMBER
49005055Piccolo 8 - Adjustable, 120 VAC | 60 Hz
49005056Piccolo 8 - Ungrounded, 120 VAC | 60 Hz
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
Intermittent Power kW at 25ºC (77ºF)6 kW
Continuous Power kVA at 25ºC (77ºF)6 KVA
Nominal voltage / frequency1 Phase | 120 VAC | 60 Hz
Inverter ModulePMG frame 2
Noise level51 dB(A) at 7 m, 60 dB(A) at 1m
Rpm range2400 .. 2800 rpm, adjustable
Alternator technologyPermanent magnet
Generator coolingIndirect water-cooling (engine + alternator)
Generator controlDDC
Control panelDDC Local + DDC Remote
Phase/wire1 Phase, 3 wires
Peak power 2 s200%
Harmonic distortion< 3%
Frequency tolerance+/- 0,1%
DIESEL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
EngineWhisperPower Kubota Z482
Engine familyNKBXL.719KCB
Emission classStage V certified / EPA / Tier 4
Displacement479 cc
Cylinders2
Bore & stroke, mm (in.)67 x 68 (2.6 x 2.7)
Compression ratio23.5
Air consumption<0.95 m3 / min
Cooling systemHeat exchanger
Fuel consumption (no load - full load)275 g/kWh
Starter battery charge method/ currentAlternator 12 V / 12.5 A
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length x width x height (cabinet), mm (in.)660 x 550 x 622 (26 x 21.7 x 24.5)
Length x width x depth (PMG), mm (in.)490 × 198 × 191 (19.3 x 7.8 x 7.5)
Dry weight (cabinet), kg (lb.)154 (339.5)
Dry weight (PMG), kg (lb.)9.9 (21.8)
Exhaust type, mm (in.)Ø 40 mm, wet (1.6)
Max. operating angle25º in all directions
OPTIONAL
Optional2nd start/stop panel, Touch panel 7"
OptionalUngrounded
OptionalKeel Cooling

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