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Changes are coming in 2020 to the liquid-cooled product lineup. The current RG06024, QT07068, and QT08054 units are being phased out. A new RG06045 (60kW) and a new RG08045 (80kW) will launch early in 2020. The new product will feature a new engine, have different dimensions, and will have new pricing. If you are quoting any 60kW, 70kW, or 80kW units moving forward, please keep in mind that the product transition can occur at any time after 01/01/2020. Once the current RG06024, QT07068, and QT08054 are phased out, orders will no longer be accepted for these items and items for...

As of this moment, Generac does not yet have approval from SWRI (Southwest Research Institute) for the 18” offset on the new RG04845. Approval is expected at some point still in Q1 2020 and once approval is granted, new units will begin shipping with the SWRI sticker confirming the 18” offset allowance for the model. This means that for now, the only liquid-cooled models that can be 18” from a wall with no windows, vents, or openings are the RG02224, RG02515, RG02724, RG03015, RG03224, and RG03824.   The new RG04845 does take new cold weather accessories. The battery wrap (Cold...

It was previously announced that the 60kW (RG06024) and 80kW (QT08054) would transition to new models with a new engine in Q1 2020. I have learned that there has been a delay with the lineup changes and any plans to release a new 60kW/80kW with a new engine have been pushed back until at least June or July 2020. The current 70kW (QT07068) is still on schedule to be phased out and discontinued in Q1 2020. Please keep in mind that this information is still tentative and the plan could change again, but this is the most accurate information currently...