Ariens 7500 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator w/ Honda GX Engine

Very Powerful Generator, Only used it a couple of times to experiment with but it has worked and started each time no problem. Has plenty of power to Handle a 5000 watt electric dryer no issues. Heavy so use the handles provided to help move it around. Seems well built. Not too hard to assemble if you have the right tools. I was missing the required socket size to attach the front feet but other than that no issues assembling, Engine oil is included. ONE issue is the oil dipstick is not marked for how much oil to put in. You kinda have to guess at were the full mark is. It is heavy so it is hard to move on grass even with the never flat solid rubber wheels. Also the fuel shut off sticker is confusing.

Very Powerful Generator, Only used it a couple of times to experiment with but it has worked and started each time no problem. Has plenty of power to Handle a 5000 watt electric dryer no issues. Heavy so use the handles provided to help move it around. Seems well built. Not too hard to assemble if you have the right tools. I was missing the required socket size to attach the front feet but other than that no issues assembling, Engine oil is included. ONE issue is the oil dipstick is not marked... more

It looks like a good generator and was easy to assemble and I was able to start because the battery was charged. The electric start is GREAT.

Be sure you know where you will sit the generator before delivery as it comes in a box that is too much for one person. Once out of the box it is a simple matter of putting the wheels on - a 10 minute session. You, like me, will have this question after unboxing it. Why does it come with two (2 ) oil holes, one on each side of the machine? One oil hole has the regular cap with attached measuring stick. The second oil hole has a plain black cap with no measuring stick. From the manufacturer, a super group to talk to, comes the answer: Both holes feed the same oil supply tank and an extra one is there in case you need access to it because of the way you have installed the generator. The oil cap with the measuring stick can be swapped out with the opposite side. Machine is running fine with me being very pleased with it.

Be sure you know where you will sit the generator before delivery as it comes in a box that is too much for one person. Once out of the box it is a simple matter of putting the wheels on - a 10 minute session. You, like me, will have this question after unboxing it. Why does it come with two (2 ) oil holes, one on each side of the machine? One oil hole has the regular cap with attached measuring stick. The second oil hole has a plain black cap with no measuring stick. From the... more

Pleased with the generator. Like that it comes with a Honda motor. Worked great. Handles my well pump, furnace blower, refrigerator and multiple small draws rather easily.

Building a home for my daughter and this generator keeps up with all my contractors. Honda motor revs up and down a little but it doesn't affect its permormance at all. 50 hours in the first 2 weeks and I love this generator. Excellent on fuel as well.

Product was very easy to put together, connecting the battery was by far the most difficult thing and that was because I have large hands. Product was well boxed up. Cutting it out of the box I sliced one of the grips but that was 100% my fault for not looking first. I little duct tape and nothing worry about. I exchanged several emails with Electric Generators Direct, they were prompt in all responses and answered my questions. The generator started right up once put together and fluids put in. The oil is a bit of a pain to put in, I recommend a flexible funnel. I would absolutely buy it again, I will make another review after an "emergency" use.

Product was very easy to put together, connecting the battery was by far the most difficult thing and that was because I have large hands. Product was well boxed up. Cutting it out of the box I sliced one of the grips but that was 100% my fault for not looking first. I little duct tape and nothing worry about. I exchanged several emails with Electric Generators Direct, they were prompt in all responses and answered my questions. The generator started right up once put together and fluids... more

This is a great machine. The 11HP Honda engine is smooth and powerful. The set-up is minimal. This a great buy. This will last for years and will be a known workhorse.

I've had this for about 3 weeks now. I started up the first day and the engine was pulsing up and down with the throttle and after 15 min the pulsating went away. However I started it today to test it for the upcoming nor'easter coming and the pulsating is back and hasn't gone away. I called electric generators direct for some kind of support and they were not very helpful at all. They transferred me to ariens customer service which was all automated and not helpful at all. The automated message was to bring the generator to a ariens dealer and have it serviced!! I just bought and spent $1000 on a generator and accessories and the only response from generators direct was sorry call the manufacturer. Not impressed with the generator or the customer service. I guess I'll take it to a service dealer since that seems to be my only Option. 3 weeks old and I have to already load this 200lb plus pound generator in my truck and have it serviced. 👎🏻

I've had this for about 3 weeks now. I started up the first day and the engine was pulsing up and down with the throttle and after 15 min the pulsating went away. However I started it today to test it for the upcoming nor'easter coming and the pulsating is back and hasn't gone away. I called electric generators direct for some kind of support and they were not very helpful at all. They transferred me to ariens customer service which was all automated and not helpful at all. The automated... more

Easy to assemble and get running.

Very good product. Easy to assemble, started right up. Had a real problem registering the generator with Ariens, but other than that this product is a great value.

Initially, I had some difficulty with directions and the generator would surge and shut off. I thought the directions appear to indicate that the fuel valve should be in the horizontal position when running, but, at least on my unit, it apparently should be in the vertical position. Once that was corrected the generator was up and running, and powering my mobile home including an air conditioner. The Ariens seems to be an excellent generator for a great price.