6.5kVA Hyundai Diesel Generator DHY6000SE

The Hyundai DHY6000SE is a 6.5kVA (5.2kW) single phase diesel generator for home backup, farm and site work. It pairs a 16 litre fuel tank with a run time of up to 16 hours at 50% load, and it is rated for standby duty only.

Key features

• 6.5kVA / 5.2kW output: enough for a household's essential circuits in an outage or several tools on site.
• 16 litre fuel tank: a generous tank for the output class.
• Up to 16 hours at 50% load: overnight backup on a single fill.
• Measured at 74 dB(A) at 7 m: a published noise figure for planning placement near homes and work areas.
• Diesel fuel: shares fuel with farm machinery, utes and site plant.
• 32 A plug supplied: a 32 A plug is supplied with the DHY6000 family for connection via a suitably rated inlet.

Operating data: a 16 litre tank and 16 hours at 50% load works out to roughly 1 litre of diesel per hour at half load. At its 5.2kW figure the generator supplies roughly 21.7 amps at 240 V. Noise is rated at 74 dB(A) at 7 m. Output is single phase, and the unit measures 92 x 56 x 76 cm.

What it will run

With 5.2kW to work with, the DHY6000SE typically carries a home's priority loads through an outage: fridge and freezer, lighting, TV and internet, a pressure pump, and a microwave or kettle used one at a time. On the farm or site it typically runs a transfer pump, a drop saw or a mid-size compressor alongside lighting. Motors draw a surge at start-up, so start the largest motor first and leave headroom. Ovens, electric hot water and ducted air conditioning can overload it. Check the rating plate on each appliance and keep the combined running load within 5.2kW.

The DHY6000SE suits homes that want diesel backup for storms and outages, rural properties with pumps and cold storage, sheds and workshops, and small businesses that need the lights, fridges and point of sale kept going. Home connection is only through an inlet and changeover switch installed by a licensed electrician. If you want automatic start, the DHY6000SE-RS remote start version pairs with an automatic transfer switch.

Standby use only. It is built for standby use and is not rated for prime or continuous duty.

Key specifications

• Duty rating: Standby only, not rated for prime or continuous power
• Power output: 6.5kVA / 5.2kW
• Phase: Single phase
• Fuel tank: 16 litres
• Run time: 16 Hours @ 50% Load
• Noise level: 74 dB(A) @ 7m
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 92 x 56 x 76 cm
• Weight: 152 kg

Hyundai generators are supported in Australia with national parts and service backing.