Warrior LDG6500SVWRC 5.5kW Remote Start Silent Diesel Generator
- Continuous
- 5.0kW
- Noise
- 68 dB(A) at 7m
- Weight
- 168kg
£3,347.50
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Description
8kW of diesel power and a 30-litre tank for long days and longer outages. The Senci SCD11000SE is a single-phase generator for homes with heavy demand, workshops and small commercial premises. It has 63A and 32A outlets, an ATS socket ready for automatic changeover, and a wheel kit so it isn't stuck where it's delivered.
✔ Authorised UK reseller ✔ Free delivery to mainland UK ✔ Prices include VAT ✔ 1-year warranty
Why buyers choose the SCD11000SE
- Serious capacity. 8kW continuous and 8.5kW maximum on 230V single phase.
- Long running. The 30-litre tank is quoted at up to 15 hours at 75% load.
- ATS socket. Ready to work with a Senci automatic transfer switch, so it can start itself in a power cut.
- Battery included. A 36Ah battery gives simple electric starting.
- Protected as standard. AVR, a circuit breaker for overloads, and low-oil automatic shutdown.
- Easy to position. Four wheels and handles, combining swivel wheels with never-flat wheels.
Is it right for you?
Ideal for: workshops, farms, small commercial units and larger homes needing dependable single-phase backup, and sites that can tolerate some noise.
Look elsewhere if: noise is a concern, because this is a working machine rather than a quiet one. For a quieter canopied diesel, see the Hyundai DHY12500SE or our silent and canopied generators. If you have three-phase equipment, see our three-phase generators.
What will it run?
Plan around the 8kW continuous output, and have your actual load checked by an electrician. The 8.5kW maximum is for short bursts, such as a motor starting. A 32A socket supplies up to about 7.4kW, so use the 63A outlet for the full output.
| Appliance | Typical running watts |
|---|---|
| Fridge freezer (higher start-up draw) | 150 to 300W |
| Central heating pump and boiler electrics | 100 to 200W |
| Lighting for a whole property | 200 to 500W |
| Microwave (800W cooking power) | around 1,200W |
| Kettle | 2,500 to 3,000W |
| Compressor or welder (very high start-up draw) | Check before buying |
| Electric shower | 8,500W and up: too much for this generator |
Example: fridge freezer 200W + boiler electrics 150W + lights 300W + TV and broadband 200W + kettle 3,000W + microwave 1,200W comes to about 5,050W, which leaves around 2,950W in hand. Check the rating plates on your own appliances, as figures vary.
Connecting it for standby
This generator should be connected by a qualified electrician. Use a manual changeover switch, or a Senci automatic transfer switch with the ATS socket for automatic start. The ATS unit is not included. Either way, the generator and the mains must never be connected together, and it must never be fed through a socket.
Getting it running
- Choose a level, solid base outdoors with clear air around the canopy. At 205kg, keep to firm ground and use mechanical lifting to load it.
- Add 1.8 litres of 15W-40 or 10W-40 oil and check the level before the first start. Low-oil shutdown protects the engine.
- Fill with clean diesel and check that the battery is connected.
- Start it with no load attached and let it settle before plugging in or switching over.
Full specification
| Model | Senci SCD11000SE |
|---|---|
| Type | Canopied long-run diesel generator |
| Maximum output | 8.5kW / 8.5kVA |
| Continuous output | 8.0kW / 8.0kVA |
| Engine | Senci SC688, Euro V, single cylinder, vertical, 4-stroke, air-cooled, 3000rpm |
| Alternator | 100% copper, AVR regulated |
| Start | Electric; 36Ah battery included; ATS socket |
| Voltage / phase | 230V, single phase, 50Hz |
| Outlets | 1 x 230V 63A, 1 x 230V 32A, terminal connections |
| Protection | Circuit breaker, low-oil shutdown |
| Fuel tank | 30 litres, diesel |
| Run time | Up to 15 hours at 75% load |
| Noise | Quoted at 73 to 75 dB(A) at 7m |
| Oil | 1.8L, 15W-40 or 10W-40 |
| Wheels | 4-inch swivel and 5-inch never-flat wheels, with handles |
| Weight | 205kg |
| Dimensions | 1030 x 600 x 820mm |
| Warranty | 1 year, subject to manufacturer's terms |
FAQs
Is it a quiet generator? No. It has a sound-reducing canopy, but it's quoted at 73 to 75 dB(A) at 7m, and buyers have reported it sounding louder than they expected. If low noise matters, choose a silent model.
Will it start automatically in a power cut? Only with a Senci automatic transfer switch fitted, as that unit is not included. Ask us about the option that suits your installation.
Will it run a welder or compressor? Possibly, but they draw far more at start-up than when running. Send us the rating plate details and we'll check it first.
Not sure it's the right size? Send us your appliance list at sales@generator-uk.co.uk or call 01744 520110, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, and we'll help you size it.
Safety: run outdoors only, well away from doors and windows. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Let the engine cool before refuelling.
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Continuous power8.0kW
Maximum8.5kW
Fuel and tank30 litres, diesel
Run timeUp to 15 hours at 75% load
NoiseQuoted at 73 to 75 dB(A) at 7m
Weight205kg
Includes VAT and free mainland UK delivery
- Usually delivered in 2 to 5 working daysFree to mainland UK addresses, with tracking. At 205kg it arrives on a pallet, so have a pallet truck or strong helpers ready.
- Warranty1 year, subject to manufacturer's terms
- 14-day returnsTell us within 14 days of delivery. Read the policy
Overview
8kW of diesel power and a 30-litre tank for long days and longer outages. The Senci SCD11000SE is a single-phase generator for homes with heavy demand, workshops and small commercial premises. It has 63A and 32A outlets, an ATS socket ready for automatic changeover, and a wheel kit so it isn't stuck where it's delivered.
✔ Authorised UK reseller ✔ Free delivery to mainland UK ✔ Prices include VAT ✔ 1-year warranty
Why buyers choose the SCD11000SE
- Serious capacity. 8kW continuous and 8.5kW maximum on 230V single phase.
- Long running. The 30-litre tank is quoted at up to 15 hours at 75% load.
- ATS socket. Ready to work with a Senci automatic transfer switch, so it can start itself in a power cut.
- Battery included. A 36Ah battery gives simple electric starting.
- Protected as standard. AVR, a circuit breaker for overloads, and low-oil automatic shutdown.
- Easy to position. Four wheels and handles, combining swivel wheels with never-flat wheels.
Is it right for you?
Ideal for: workshops, farms, small commercial units and larger homes needing dependable single-phase backup, and sites that can tolerate some noise.
Look elsewhere if: noise is a concern, because this is a working machine rather than a quiet one. For a quieter canopied diesel, see the Hyundai DHY12500SE or our silent and canopied generators. If you have three-phase equipment, see our three-phase generators.
Will it run my kit?
Tap everything you want to run at the same time. We check it against this generator’s real ratings.
0.0kW running
What will it run?
Plan around the 8kW continuous output, and have your actual load checked by an electrician. The 8.5kW maximum is for short bursts, such as a motor starting. A 32A socket supplies up to about 7.4kW, so use the 63A outlet for the full output.
| Appliance | Typical running watts |
|---|---|
| Fridge freezer (higher start-up draw) | 150 to 300W |
| Central heating pump and boiler electrics | 100 to 200W |
| Lighting for a whole property | 200 to 500W |
| Microwave (800W cooking power) | around 1,200W |
| Kettle | 2,500 to 3,000W |
| Compressor or welder (very high start-up draw) | Check before buying |
| Electric shower | 8,500W and up: too much for this generator |
Example: fridge freezer 200W + boiler electrics 150W + lights 300W + TV and broadband 200W + kettle 3,000W + microwave 1,200W comes to about 5,050W, which leaves around 2,950W in hand. Check the rating plates on your own appliances, as figures vary.
Connecting it for standby
This generator should be connected by a qualified electrician. Use a manual changeover switch, or a Senci automatic transfer switch with the ATS socket for automatic start. The ATS unit is not included. Either way, the generator and the mains must never be connected together, and it must never be fed through a socket.
Getting it running
- Choose a level, solid base outdoors with clear air around the canopy. At 205kg, keep to firm ground and use mechanical lifting to load it.
- Add 1.8 litres of 15W-40 or 10W-40 oil and check the level before the first start. Low-oil shutdown protects the engine.
- Fill with clean diesel and check that the battery is connected.
- Start it with no load attached and let it settle before plugging in or switching over.
Data sheet
Full specification
| Model | Senci SCD11000SE |
|---|---|
| Type | Canopied long-run diesel generator |
| Maximum output | 8.5kW / 8.5kVA |
| Continuous output | 8.0kW / 8.0kVA |
| Engine | Senci SC688, Euro V, single cylinder, vertical, 4-stroke, air-cooled, 3000rpm |
| Alternator | 100% copper, AVR regulated |
| Start | Electric; 36Ah battery included; ATS socket |
| Voltage / phase | 230V, single phase, 50Hz |
| Outlets | 1 x 230V 63A, 1 x 230V 32A, terminal connections |
| Protection | Circuit breaker, low-oil shutdown |
| Fuel tank | 30 litres, diesel |
| Run time | Up to 15 hours at 75% load |
| Noise | Quoted at 73 to 75 dB(A) at 7m |
| Oil | 1.8L, 15W-40 or 10W-40 |
| Wheels | 4-inch swivel and 5-inch never-flat wheels, with handles |
| Weight | 205kg |
| Dimensions | 1030 x 600 x 820mm |
| Warranty | 1 year, subject to manufacturer's terms |
Right size?
Compare with the sizes either side
Senci SCD11000SE 8.5kW Long Run Diesel Generator
- Continuous
- 8.0kW
- Noise
- Quoted at 73 to 75 dB(A) at 7m
- Weight
- 205kg
£3,999.98
Hyundai DHY12500SE 11kW Silent Diesel Generator
- Continuous
- 10kW
- Noise
- 68 dB(A) at 7m
- Weight
- 295kg
£9,842.50
View this sizeQuestions
Before you buy
Is it a quiet generator?
No. It has a sound-reducing canopy, but it's quoted at 73 to 75 dB(A) at 7m, and buyers have reported it sounding louder than they expected. If low noise matters, choose a silent model.
Will it start automatically in a power cut?
Only with a Senci automatic transfer switch fitted, as that unit is not included. Ask us about the option that suits your installation.
Will it run a welder or compressor?
Possibly, but they draw far more at start-up than when running. Send us the rating plate details and we'll check it first.
Not sure it's the right size?
Send us your appliance list at sales@generator-uk.co.uk or call 01744 520110, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, and we'll help you size it.
Safety: run outdoors only, well away from doors and windows. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Let the engine cool before refuelling.
Senci SCD11000SE 8.5kW Long Run Diesel Generator8.0kW continuous, free mainland UK delivery
£3,999.98
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