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MAXT Silent 8 kVA Diesel Generator
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MAXT Silent 8 kVA Diesel Generator

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A fully enclosed 8 kVA diesel genset that runs the whole house quietly — from security beams to the kettle.

8 kVASingle-phase 230 Vdiesel24-month warranty

R 26 900

R 28 900

Incl. 15% VAT

You save R 2 000 on this model

Free delivery on orders over R 25 000 · Or collect from our Kingsburg, KwaZulu-Natal showroom. Installation quoted separately.

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Delivery

2 – 5 business days

Warranty

24 months

Installation

Certified + COC

Overview

Our most popular whole-home diesel generator. The acoustic canopy drops noise to 65 dB at 7 m, while electric start and an optional automatic transfer switch mean power returns without anyone walking outside. Ideal for townhouse clusters and family homes on a 60 A single-phase supply.

  • Sound-attenuated canopy
  • ATS-ready automatic start
  • 8-hour runtime at half load

Technical specifications

Specifications are typical for this model. Ask us for a full datasheet if you need it for an engineering submission.

Rated output
8 kVA
Phase & voltage
Single-phase · 230 V
Fuel type
Diesel (50 ppm)
Fuel tank
24 L
Fuel consumption
1.9 L/h at 75% load
Noise level
65 dB @ 7 m
Dimensions (L × W × H)
1 350 × 700 × 1 050 mm
Dry weight
195 kg
Outlets / connection
1 × 230 V 32 A, 2 × 230 V 16 A
ATS ready
Yes — automatic start supported
Warranty
24 months
Brand / SKU
MAXT · MX-HOME-8D

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Delivery, installation & returns

Delivery

Free over R25 000. Flatbed delivery nationwide in 2 – 5 business days, or collect from our Kingsburg showroom.

Installation

Certified electrician, changeover or ATS, earthing, commissioning and COC. Quoted after a free assessment.

Returns

7-day cooling-off on online orders, 30 days for defects. Read the Return Policy for exclusions.

Buyer questions

Each unit ships with an owner's manual, tool kit, oil and fuel filter set for the first service, and a warranty card. It is ATS-ready, so automatic mains failure start can be wired in. Delivery is included on orders over R 25 000.

Yes. Any fixed connection to your distribution board or changeover switch is regulated electrical work in South Africa and must be installed by an electrician registered with the Department of Employment and Labour, who will issue a Certificate of Compliance (COC). We can arrange a certified installer in KwaZulu-Natal and surrounds, and nationwide for larger projects.

In-stock units ordered before 12:00 on a business day are dispatched the same or next business day, arriving in 2 – 5 business days nationwide (1 – 3 days in the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng metros).

This product carries a 24-month warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Keep to the service schedule (first service at 50 hours, then every 250 hours) to keep cover valid. Consumables, fuel and damage from incorrect installation are excluded. Read the full Warranty Policy for details.

Unused units in original packaging can be returned within 7 calendar days of delivery for an online order. Defective or incorrectly supplied units can be returned within 30 days. Fuelled, installed, custom-built or containerised units are excluded. See our Return Policy for the process and who pays the transport.

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