Cummins · Updated October 2026
Cummins QuietConnect RS20A: price & specs
Cummins QuietConnect RS20A. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: apelectric.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Cummins QuietConnect RS20A is listed at $5,747.50 on apelectric.com as of 2026-10-20, #3 cheapest of 10 standby generators (median $7129); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 34/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 10 in class.
Verified Oct 20, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest standby generators: Champion 8.5kW Home Standby (100174) — $2299
Seen at
- apelectric.com$5747.50read
- norwall.com$5747.50read
Each figure is what that seller's own page published on the day we read it — not our price of record, and not a live quote. Follow the link for what it costs right now.
Is the Cummins QuietConnect RS20A a good buy?
At $5,747.50, the Cummins QuietConnect RS20A is #3 cheapest of the 10 standby generators we track, where the median is $7129. On the spec sheet, its warranty years of 5 is the lowest of the 10, its rated output lp of 20 kW is below the median of the 10, and its rated output ng of 18 kW is below the median of the 7.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $5747.5 US dealer price for the generator unit only (automatic transfer switch sold separately). AP Electric lists the Cummins RS20A (SKU/PN A071Z397) at $5,747.50; Norwall lists the identical figure as its MSRP/Regular Price of $5,747.50, so two independent dealers corroborate the same $5,747.50 unit price. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cummins |
| Released | — |
| Rated output lp (kW) | 20 |
| Rated output ng (kW) | 18 |
| Fuel type | dual-fuel |
| Cooling type | air-cooled |
| Transfer switch amps | — |
| Engine displacement (cc) | — |
| Thd percent | — |
| Noise level db (A) | 65 |
| Phase | single-phase |
| Enclosure material | aluminum |
| Warranty years | 5 |
| Weight (lb) | — |
Source: apelectric.com (read 2026-10-20) · corroborated by norwall.com (read 2026-07-11).
How we checked
Both fetched dealer pages are for the exact Cummins QuietConnect RS20A (Norwall model #RS20A; AP Electric SKU/PN A071Z397). AP Electric confirms the RS20A is powered by a V-twin air-cooled engine, runs at 65 dB(A) at 23 ft under normal load, carries a 5-year/2,000-hour warranty, and prices the unit at $5,747.50; Norwall confirms the same model's NG 18 kW / LP 20 kW output, 65 dBA sound level, corrosion-resistant aluminum exterior enclosure, ATS sold separately, and the matching $5,747.50 MSRP/Regular Price. The official Cummins product page (cummins.com/en-na/generators/products/rs20a and variants) returned HTTP 403 on every fetch attempt, so the two dealer pages carrying Cummins' published figures serve as source and corroboration. engine displacement (cc), thd percent (page states only "under 5%", not an exact value), transfer switch amps (no switch in base package), and weight (lb) were not stated verbatim and are left blank.
Is the Cummins QuietConnect RS20A worth it vs cheaper standby generators?
Cummins QuietConnect RS20A against its closest cheaper and pricier standby generators on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked
| Product | Price | Rated output lp (kW) | Rated output ng (kW) | Fuel type | Cooling type | Noise level db (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins QuietConnect RS20A this | $5747.5 | 20 | 18 | dual-fuel | air-cooled | 65 |
| Champion 14kW aXis (100837) | $4999 | 14 | 12.5 | dual-fuel | air-cooled | 62 |
| Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW | $6833 | 26 | 24 | dual-fuel | air-cooled | 65 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cummins QuietConnect RS20A cost?
The Cummins QuietConnect RS20A has a US price of $5,747.50 (US dealer price for the generator unit only (automatic transfer switch sold separately). AP Electric lists the Cummins RS20A (SKU/PN A071Z397) at $5,747.50; Norwall lists the identical figure as its MSRP/Regular Price of $5,747.50, so two independent dealers corroborate the same $5,747.50 unit price.), as of 2026-10-20.
How does the Cummins QuietConnect RS20A compare on price?
At $5,747.50, the Cummins QuietConnect RS20A is #3 cheapest of the 10 standby generators we track, where the median is $7129.
What are the Cummins QuietConnect RS20A's key specs?
Cummins QuietConnect RS20A (Cummins): Rated output lp (kW) 20, Rated output ng (kW) 18, Fuel type dual-fuel, Cooling type air-cooled, Noise level db (A) 65. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-10-20.
Price of record: $5747.5 at apelectric.com, 2026-10-20. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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