Ensure reliable home backup power in harsh winter environments with the Cummins 17kW Home Standby Generator (Model RS17AE). Factory-equipped with an integrated extreme cold-weather kit, this Quiet Connect series 120/240-Volt single-phase system is specifically engineered to start and run dependably down to -40 degrees Fahrenheit right out of the box.
Driven by a rugged Cummins QSJ999G 999cc V-Twin engine, the RS17AE delivers a solid 17kW on both natural gas and liquid propane while maintaining an exceptionally quiet operation of 65 dBA or less. Housed in a durable, corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosure that meets NFPA 37 standards for installation as close as 18 inches to a structure, it combines clean power output with advanced remote diagnostics via the Cloud Connect smartphone app.
Key Features
- Cummins 17kW Quiet Connect Series Standby Generator
- Extreme Cold Weather Equipped – Starts and Runs Down to -40°F
- Cummins QSJ999G 999cc V-Twin Air-Cooled Engine
- Runs on Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP)
- Powerful Motor-Starting Capability – Easily Starts and Runs a 5-Ton A/C Under Full Load
- Cloud Connect App for Convenient Remote Monitoring and Control
- Best-in-Class Quiet Operation – 65 dBA or Less at 23 Feet
- Compact Aluminum Enclosure Rated for Installation 18 Inches from Home
- Patented "Crank-Only" Exercise Mode Reduces Wear, Fuel Costs, and Noise
- UL-2200 Listed and Proudly Built in the USA
- Cummins 5-Year / 2,000-Hour Limited Warranty
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Cummins Power Generation |
|---|---|
| Model Number | RS17AE - A062E511 - C17N6H |
| Series Name | Quiet Connect Series |
| Type | Standby Generator System with Extreme Cold Kit |
| Rated Power - LP | 17 kW |
| Rated Power - Natural Gas | 17 kW |
| Rated Amps | 70.8 Amps |
| Voltage | 120/240 Volts Single Phase |
| A/C Ton Rating | 5-Ton |
| Enclosure | Aluminum (Corrosion Resistant) |
| UL Listed | UL-2200 |
| Decibel Rating | 65 dBA @ 23 Feet |
| Starting System | Automatic Start |
| Low Oil Alert | Yes (Low Oil Shutdown) |
| Mainline Breaker | 100 Amps |
| Hour Meter | Yes (Integrated Controller) |
| Battery Requirement | 12-Volt Group 51R, 450 CCA Minimum |
| Mounting Pad | Requires Prepared Site |
| Generator Dimensions (L x W x H) | 34.1 x 36 x 27.3 Inches |
| Generator Weight | 531 Pounds |
| Engine Brand | Cummins QSJ999G 4-Cycle |
| Engine Size | 999 cc V-Twin |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Auto Voltage Regulation | Yes (±1.25%) |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LP) |
| NG Consumption @ Full Load | 258 Cubic Feet per Hour |
| NG Consumption @ Half Load | 165 Cubic Feet per Hour |
| LP Consumption @ Full Load | 2.8 Gallons per Hour |
| LP Consumption @ Half Load | 1.8 Gallons per Hour |
| Transfer Switch Model | Sold Separately |
| Made In USA | Yes |
| Warranty | Cummins 5-Year / 2000-Hour Limited Warranty |
- Brand: Cummins Power Generation
- Product Code: RS17AE
- Availability: In Stock