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Generac GP8000E - 8000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator (49-State)

Generac GP8000E - 8000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator (49-State)
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Model: GP8000E
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4.7 out of 54.7 out of 54.7 out of 54.7 out of 54.7 out of 5
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Product Description
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Grade
Style
Run Watts
8,000
Rated Watts
Surge Watts
10,000
Starting Watts
Fuel
Engine
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
8,000
Surge Watts
10,000 Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Generac
Features
Features
  • Generac® GP8000E Electric Start Portable Emergency Generator
  • Energizes mission-critical appliances - except central A/C
  • PowerRush™ Advanced Technology*
  • Provides 30% + motor starting capacity
  • Electric Start w/ Recoil Backup
  • Start the generator with the press of a button (Battery Included)
  • Plug-in battery charger jack keeps battery charged and ready
  • 420cc Generac® 4-Stroke OHV Engine w/ Low Oil Shutdown
  • Designed for long life with safeguards in-place for peace of mind
  • 7.9-Gallon Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Gauge
  • Up to 11 hours of runtime @ 50% load
  • 30-Amp 120/240V (L14-30) Receptacle***
  • Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
  • Allows for connection to a convenience cord
  • Built-In Hour Meter
  • Makes it easy to track run-time & maintenance intervals
  • 1-1/4" Hardened Steel-Tube Cradle
  • Protects the generator during transportation & operation
  • Heavy-Duty, Never-Flat Wheels
  • Makes this generator easy to move over uneven terrain
  • Fold-Down Handle
  • Allows for easy, compact storage
  • *NOTE - Increases electrical current upon demand; above rated output
  • 3-Year Limited Residential & 1-Year Limited Commercial Warranty
  • Non-CARB Compliant - Not For Sale In CA
  • ***Note - Allows You To Get Maximum Power From Generator
Specifications
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R (Wall-Type)
NEMA 5-20R (Wall-Type)
NEMA L14-30R
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil
CC
420 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
1 Year
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Overview
Made in USA
No
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
198 Pounds
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
28.8 Inches
Product Width
21.7 Inches
Product Height
26.5 Inches
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
UPC
696471074598
Additional Model Numbers
7686, GP8000E
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
8000 Watts
Surge Watts
10000 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
33 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
7.9 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
11 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
Not Measured by Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - Wall-Type
2
NEMA L14-30R
1
Grade
Style
Run Watts
8,000
Rated Watts
Surge Watts
10,000
Starting Watts
Fuel
Engine
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
8,000
Surge Watts
10,000 Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Generac
Features
Features
  • Generac® GP8000E Electric Start Portable Emergency Generator
  • Energizes mission-critical appliances - except central A/C
  • PowerRush™ Advanced Technology*
  • Provides 30% + motor starting capacity
  • Electric Start w/ Recoil Backup
  • Start the generator with the press of a button (Battery Included)
  • Plug-in battery charger jack keeps battery charged and ready
  • 420cc Generac® 4-Stroke OHV Engine w/ Low Oil Shutdown
  • Designed for long life with safeguards in-place for peace of mind
  • 7.9-Gallon Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Gauge
  • Up to 11 hours of runtime @ 50% load
  • 30-Amp 120/240V (L14-30) Receptacle***
  • Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
  • Allows for connection to a convenience cord
  • Built-In Hour Meter
  • Makes it easy to track run-time & maintenance intervals
  • 1-1/4" Hardened Steel-Tube Cradle
  • Protects the generator during transportation & operation
  • Heavy-Duty, Never-Flat Wheels
  • Makes this generator easy to move over uneven terrain
  • Fold-Down Handle
  • Allows for easy, compact storage
  • *NOTE - Increases electrical current upon demand; above rated output
  • 3-Year Limited Residential & 1-Year Limited Commercial Warranty
  • Non-CARB Compliant - Not For Sale In CA
  • ***Note - Allows You To Get Maximum Power From Generator
Specifications
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R (Wall-Type)
NEMA 5-20R (Wall-Type)
NEMA L14-30R
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil
CC
420 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
1 Year
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Overview
Made in USA
No
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
198 Pounds
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
28.8 Inches
Product Width
21.7 Inches
Product Height
26.5 Inches
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
UPC
696471074598
Additional Model Numbers
7686, GP8000E
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
8000 Watts
Surge Watts
10000 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
33 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
7.9 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
11 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
Not Measured by Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - Wall-Type
2
NEMA L14-30R
1
Product Specs
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Specifications
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R (Wall-Type)
NEMA 5-20R (Wall-Type)
NEMA L14-30R
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil
CC
420 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
1 Year
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Overview
Made in USA
No
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
198 Pounds
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
28.8 Inches
Product Width
21.7 Inches
Product Height
26.5 Inches
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
UPC
696471074598
Additional Model Numbers
7686, GP8000E
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
8000 Watts
Surge Watts
10000 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
33 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
7.9 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
11 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
Not Measured by Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - Wall-Type
2
NEMA L14-30R
1
Reviews
4.7 out of 54.7 out of 54.7 out of 54.7 out of 54.7 out of 5
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Search Product Q&A's Answered by Jim, the Portable Generator Expert
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Is this unit natural gas also?
Francisco K. 
from California 
June 02, 2019
Answer
This generator is gasoline only and should not be converted per the manufacturer.
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