GP Series Portable Generators

Generac was the first company to create home standby generators as well as the first to create an engine designed specifically for a generator. Their GP series of affordable portable generators are great for providing power in events of emergency or just outdoor leisure events. These generators are available in many different wattages and have lots of protective features such as covered outlets, low-oil shutdown protection, and a hardened steel tube cradle. No matter when or where you need power you can count on Generac.

Compare the Generac GP Series Portable Generators
Model #	GP3250	GP5500	GP6500	GP6500E	GP7500E	GP15000E	GP17500E
49 State Model:These generators are approved for use in all states in the US except California, and cannot be used in Canada.	5982Current Price:  $439.00	5939Current Price:  $689.00	5940Current Price:  $799.00	5941Current Price:  $899.00	5943Current Price:  $999.00	5734Current Price:  $2,399.00	5735Current Price:  $2,699.00
CSA Model:These generators are approved for use in Canada.	5982Current Price:  $439.00	N/A	5976Current Price:  $849.00	N/A	5978Current Price:  $1,059.00	N/A	N/A
CARB Model:These generators are approved for use in all 50 states, cannot be shipped to Canada.	5789Current Price:  $479.00	N/A	5946Current Price:  $899.00	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Running Watts:The running watts of a generator equals the amount of power the unit can produce continuously.	3250 W (3.25 kW)	5500 W (5.5 kW)	6500 W (6.5 kW)	6500 W (6.5 kW)	7500 W (7.5 kW)	15000 W (15 kW)	17500 W (17.5 kW)
Starting Watts:Starting wattage is the additional power that the generator can produce for short periods of time to start items in your home that require larger amounts of electricity for initial start-up than when they are running.	3750 W (3.75 kW)	6870 W (6.875 kW)	8000 W (8 kW)	8000 W (8 kW)	9375 W (9.375 kW)	22500 W (22.5 kW)	26250 W (26.25 kW)
Dimensions:	36x27x28	28.75x26.75x25	28.75x26.75x25	28.75x26.75x25	28.75x26.75x26	49x31x39	49x31x39
Weight(lbs.):	91	180	184	184	201	363	390
Engine Displacement:Engine displacement is the volume of an engine's cylinders, a general indicator of its size and power.	208cc	389cc	389cc	389cc	420cc	992cc	992cc
Starting Method:Manual start requires a pull of a starting cord to get the unit running, electrical starts utilize a push button starting system.	Manual	Manual	Manual	Electric/Manual	Electric/Manual	Electric/Maunal	Electric/Manual
Voltage:	120/240	120/240	120/240	120/240	120/240	120/240	120/240
CARB/CSA Compliant:Models marked as "CARB" compliant can be sold and shipped to California, CSA compliant models can be shipped to Canada. All other models can only be shipped to the 49 states excluding California.	CARB	No	No	No	No	No	No
Run Time (At 50% load):With the generator running at half its total capacity, this the average run time you can expect before needing to refuel.	14.5 Hours	10 Hours	10 Hours	10 Hours	12 Hours	10 Hours	10 Hours
Suggested Uses:	Emergency and Events	Emergency and Events	Emergency and Events	Emergency and Events	Emergency and Events	Emergency and Events	Emergency and Events
Handle Type:	Single Fold-Down and Locking	Fixed and D-Style	Folding and Locking	Folding and Locking	Folding and Locking	Fixed and D-Style	Fixed and D-Style
Battery Included:	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fuel Type:	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Capacity:	4 Gallon	7.2 Gallon	7.2 Gallon	7.2 Gallon	8 Gallon	16 Gallon	16 Gallon
Fuel Tank Type:	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Resin	Resin
Charging Method:	N/A	N/A	N/A	Battery Tender Included	Battery Tender Included	Battery Tender Included	Battery Tender Included
Outlets:A generators outlet configuration will determine what type of plugs you will need on your cords in order to get your appliances or transfer switches connected.	(4) 5-20R GFCI 120V	(4) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock	(4) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock	(4) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock	(4) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock	(2) 5-20R (2) 5-20R GFCI (2) L5-30R Twist-Lock (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock (1) 14-50R (1) 12V DC 12 Amp	(2) 5-20R GFCI (2) L5-30R Twist-Lock (1) L5-20R Twist-Lock (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock (1) 14-50R (1) 12V DC 12 Amp
Oil Shutdown Type:	Low Level	Low Level	Low Level	Low Level	Low Level	Low Level	Low Level
Noise Level:	70-75 dB	70-75 dB	70-75 dB	70-75 dB	70-75 dB	70-75 dB	70-75 dB
Documentation:	Spec Sheets (5982, 5789)Owner's Manual	Spec Sheet Owner's Manual	Spec Sheets (5940,5976,5946) Owner's Manual	Spec Sheet Owner's Manual	Spec Sheets (5943,5978) Owner's Manual	Spec Sheet Owner's Manual	Spec Sheet Owner's Manual
Warranty, residential	2-Year, limited	2-Year, limited	2-year, limited	2-year, limited	2-year, limited	2-year, limited	2-year, limited

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