Specification Sheet
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A-1452i (6/11) 
Commercial generator set 
Quiet Diesel
TM
 Series 
QD 5000 
Features and benefits 
Weight, size and sound level 
  Lower noise, vibration, harshness (NVH) 
  Up to 15 dB(A) quieter than conventional diesel 
generator sets 
  Enclosed muffler for added quietness, easy 
installation 
  Automatic glow plug eliminates preheat time 
uncertainty 
  Self-diagnostic capability simplifies troubleshooting 
  Convenient, top-mounted switches and coolant level 
check/fills 
  Complete, integrated package for easy, low-cost 
installation 
  Service and maintenance points accessible through 
easy-latch side service door
Weight: 400 lb (181 kg), wet 
Size: Length 34.5 in (876.0 mm), width 22.9 in 
(581.2 mm), height 20.3 in (514.7 mm) 
Sound: 68 dB(A) at 10 ft (3 m), before installation, 1/2 
load 
Models and ratings 
Model Fan Hz 
W
atts 
V
oltage 
A
mps PF  Phase Circuit breake
r
5
 HDKBC/2860 
Internal 
6
0 
5
000 120 
4
1.7  1.0  1  (1) 2 pole, 25 A 
5
 HDKBC/2861 
Internal 
6
0 
5
000 120/240 
4
1.7/20.8  1.0  1  (1) 2 pole, 25 A 
5
 HDKBC/2905 
Internal 
6
0 
5
000 120/240 12.0  1.0 
3
  (1) 3 pole, 15 A 
5
 HDKBB
/
6880 
Internal 
5
0 
4
800 
2
30 
2
1  1.0  1  (1) 2 pole*, 25 A 
- Ratings apply to altitudes up to 500 ft (152.4 m), 85 °F (29 °C) ambient* with No. 2 diesel fuel. 
- Maximum power capability decreases 3.5% for each 1,000 ft (305 m) above 500 ft (152.4 m) and 1% for each 10 °F (5.5 °C) increase in 
ambient* temperature above 85 °F (29 °C). 
- Ratings are intermittent power output. 
- All 60 Hz and 50 Hz models operate at 2880 r/min. 
* Ambient is defined as the air temperature measured at the cooling air inlet to the set. 
* Only one pole is used. 




