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Top-Rated & Best-Selling Professional Generators

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There is a huge difference between a cheap professional generator and the best professional generator.

We've compiled Top 10 lists of best-selling, top-rated and expert recommended contractor-grade generators.

The lists aren't identical, but they feature some of the same models. Usually, consumers gravitate toward our expert recommendations.

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Top Semi-Pro Generators
Winco WL12000HE - 10,800 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator w/ Honda Engine
Winco WL12000HE - 10,800 Watt Electric Start ...
$3,348.00
5.0 out of 55.0 out of 55.0 out of 55.0 out of 55.0 out of 5
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If you’re looking for the "Best" Semi-Pro generator, this WL12000HE 10,800 Watt generator from Winco can handle just about any construction job and can power a lot of your home conveniences in an emergency. Its a Honda engine, enough said. It out...
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Honda EM5000 - 4500 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator
Honda EM5000 - 4500 Watt Electric Start Porta...
$2,249.00
4.4 out of 54.4 out of 54.4 out of 54.4 out of 54.4 out of 5
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Finally decided you need something better than an Emergency generator? Check out this model EM6500 from Honda that get's our "Better" recommendation. If you're looking for something that is easy starting, fuel efficient and has a great warranty,...
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Generac XG10000E - 10,000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator
Generac XG10000E - 10,000 Watt Electric Start...
$2,099.00
4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5
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The XG10000E can handle just about any construction job and can power a lot of your home conveniences in an emergency. That's why it gets our "Good" recommendation in the Semi-Pro category. Its engine was designed specifically for generators. It o...
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Top Professional Generators
Kubota GL7000 - 7000 Watt Lowboy II Series Industrial Diesel Generator
Kubota GL7000 - 7000 Watt Lowboy II Series In...
$5,393.00
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The Kubota GL7000 with its 479cc Kubota Z482 Liquid-Cooled Diesel Engine is by far one of the best professional generators available. This model is primarily used on jobsites but can also be used for home applications with a 2-wire automatic trans...
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Generac XP8000E - 8000 Watt Electric Start Professional Portable Generator
Generac XP8000E - 8000 Watt Electric Start Pr...
$2449.00
$2,349.00
4.2 out of 54.2 out of 54.2 out of 54.2 out of 54.2 out of 5
(20)
The Generac XP series are engineered specifically with contractors and construction sites in mind. All models have the Generac OHVI® engine. These models are built to withstand extended job site use. We were lucky enough to open up one of these u...
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Generac XD5000E- 5000 Watt Electric Start Portable Diesel Generator
Generac XD5000E- 5000 Watt Electric Start Por...
$3,699.00
4.2 out of 54.2 out of 54.2 out of 54.2 out of 54.2 out of 5
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If your power application is going to involve many hours of operation OR if diesel fuel is your only fuel source option then a diesel powered generator set is best for you. A diesel powered generator requires a little more attention to operate a...
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Electric Generators Direct experts compiled a list of the best selling, top-rated and recommended professional generators to help consumers make a purchase.