The Multiquip EE40871 Fuel Tank Sub Base 50 Gal is a genuine OEM component designed for MQP20P standby generator equipment. As a factory-sourced part, EE40871 is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original unit, ensuring correct dimensions, mounting geometry, and fuel capacity for a seamless installation. This sub base tank is verified to fit the MQP20P series, making it the dependable choice when restoring your standby generator to full operational condition. Order with confidence knowing you are sourcing the correct Multiquip replacement directly through an authorized distributor.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to exact Multiquip specifications, ensuring the correct 50-gallon capacity, wall thickness, and structural integrity required for sub base fuel storage applications.
- Drop-In Installation — Engineered to match the original mounting footprint and connection points of the MQP20P, allowing direct installation without custom fabrication or fitment adjustments.
- Confirmed MQP20P Compatibility — Validated for use with Multiquip MQP20P standby generators, eliminating guesswork when sourcing a replacement tank for this equipment series.
- Sustained Runtime Capacity — A properly functioning 50-gallon sub base tank supports extended generator runtime without interruption, critical for standby power applications where continuous operation is essential.
- Fuel System Integrity — A failed or compromised sub base tank risks fuel leaks, contamination, and unplanned generator shutdowns; replacing with a genuine OEM unit restores safe, code-compliant fuel containment.
The sub base fuel tank on a standby generator serves as the primary onboard fuel reservoir, mounted directly beneath the generator set to supply the engine during operation. Unlike remote or day tanks, the sub base design integrates structural support for the generator while housing the full fuel supply, keeping the footprint compact and the fuel path short. When the tank is damaged, corroded, or leaking, the generator cannot maintain the runtime or fuel pressure needed to reliably power critical loads — making prompt replacement with the correct OEM part essential to restoring dependable standby performance.
Part Details
| Part Number | EE40871 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Fuel Tank Sub Base 50 Gal |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Standby Generators | MQP20P |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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