Top 5 Best gas powered generator for 2017

 

Westinghouse WH7500E Gas Powered Portable Generator 

 

Key features:

• 7,500 Running Watts and 9,000 Starting/Surge Watts; 6.6 Gallon Fuel Tank – 11 Hour Run Time at 25% Load
• Features a L14-30R 120/240VAC Twist Lock Power Outlet (Compatible with Westinghouse Transfer Switch) and 4x 120VAC Power Outlets
• Features 420cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine with Long Lasting Iron Sleeve and Electric Start
• Plug-and-Play: Includes Oil, an Oil Funnel, a Battery Charger, and a Tool Kit to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)
• 3-Year Limited Warranty; Customer Service and Support at 1-855-WHHELP-1 (1-855-944-3571)

 

With the Westinghouse WH7500E by your side, you will always be prepared for power outages and remote projects. Westinghouse Portable Generators are among the most powerful, efficient, safe, and reliable portable power systems on the market today.

 

Safely and Easily Power Your Home With a Westinghouse Manual Transfer Switch

When a power outage occurs, there are two ways to use a portable generator to power your home: by running extension cords from your generator to your lights and appliances, or by connecting the generator directly to your household wiring by using a manual transfer switch. The Westinghouse Manual Transfer Switch allows you to safely connect your Westinghouse Portable Generator to your household wiring. Permanently installing a Westinghouse Manual Transfer Switch near your household breaker box makes using a generator as safe and easy as operating a light switch.

DuroStar DS4000S Gas Powered Portable Generator

Key features:

• Durable DuroStar 7.0 Hp, air cooled OHV engine w/low oil shutoff
• Heavy duty steel frame with four point fully isolated motor mounts for smooth and quiet operation
• Full power panel with oil warning light, volt meter, circuit breaker and power outlets
• Power Plug Configuration:(2)-120 Volt, 20 Amp, 60 Hz-NEMA 5-20R Outlets, (1)-120 Volt, 30 Amp, 60 Hz-NEMA L5-30 Outlet
• 8 Hour run time
• 4000 Watt Surge/3300 watt continuous
• 4 Gallon gas tank/8 hour run time

Cat RP3600 Gas Powered Portable Generator

Key features:

• 3600 running watts, 4500 starting watts
• Powers you for up to 13.5 hours
• EPA compliant
• Assembly tools, engine oil and funnel included – just add gas
• Enhanced safety features

This compact, affordable model will generate enough power to keep the critical items you need running.

When Caterpillar builds a machine, we build it to work and to last. Our new line of Cat RP Series Portable Generators was designed to be taken out, used and put through their paces. With a simple, smart design and that famous ruggedness and durability, it may be the only generator you’ll ever own.

• Durable, anticorrosion-treated steel fuel tank with fuel gauge for 13.5 hours of run time
• Fuel-efficient 212cc OHV engine engineered with heavy-duty liners
• Accessible air filter, fuel and oil drains for easy maintenance
• Manual fuel shutoff prevents leaks and keeps fuel from getting trapped and spoiling in the generator

In a word – versatility. The RP Series provides enough power and outlets to run multiple large appliances and tools. These portable generators are a good solution for those who want the flexibility to use them for emergency backup power for homes or small offices, and still be able to take them camping or out in the yard to power a DIY project. They’re also ideal for contractors who need to operate multiple tools like drills, saws and air compressors on different job sites. If you want to use your generator for emergency backup power, you will need a heavy-duty power cord and you may elect for a home-installed manual transfer switch. Contact a local electrician for guidance.

WEN 56180 Gas Powered Portable Generator 

Key features:

• EPAIII and CARB compliant generator allows for operation in all 50 states. Please refer the User Manual for Use & Care instruction
• 1800 surge watts and 1500 running watts provides power for both times of emergency and recreation
• Lightweight and compact generator runs at half load for 7.5 hours off of 1.45 gallons of gasoline
• Includes two AC120V 12.5A three-prong wall outlets and one cigarette-lighter-style 12V DC outlet
• Low-oil shutdown safeguards the 4-stroke OHV engine from damage while the spark arrestor permits usage while camping in national parks and forests.

Compact and Portable Power

Remember when you had a compact and lightweight portable power generator? The WEN 1800-Watt Portable Generator provides reliable power whenever and wherever you need it. With 1800 surge watts and 1500 running watts, you’ll be able to run your microwave, television, sump pump, computer, refrigerator, blender, slow cooker and more. This generator is the perfect companion for camping, job sites and emergencies. The EPAIII and CARB-compliant engine delivers 98cc of power with an internal air-cooling system to help regulate temperature. Low-oil shutdown safeguards the unit from damage while the 1.45 gallon tank provides 7.5 hours of half-load runtime. The panel includes two AC 120V 12.5A three-prong wall outlets (standard household 5-20R) and one cigarette-lighter-style 12V DC outlet.

DuroMax XP12000E Portable Gas Powered Generator

 

Key features:

• Rated: 9,500 watts Surge: 12,000 watts
• Dependable 18 HP EPA approved gas engine with automatic low oil shut off
• Heavy duty frame with four Point fully isolated motor mounts for Smooth quiet operation
• Full power panel with oil warning light, volt meter, circuit breaker and power outlets
• 8.3 gallon fuel tank yields a run-time of 10.0 hrs. at 50-percent of maximum power output

The DuroMax XP12000E 12,000W generator will have you prepared for any power outages. Nicknamed the “beast”, this unit provides power normally found in home standby units but in a portable package! it will help you to power essential appliances & even comfort technologies during unexpected outages to keep your family comfortable & to live life uninterrupted. Available as either gasoline or gasoline/propane powered, the 12,000W beast generators offer the most versatility & savings all in one package! this workhorse generator is powered by a 457cc DuroMax OHV engine that feeds the fully loaded power panel which allows the user to pull-up to the maximum 12,000W of power. Also on the power panel are individual Breakers to prevent overloading & keep everything safe. The noise reducing muffler also utilizes a spark arrestor making it EPA approved for safe use in U.S. National parks. DuroMax generators are perfect for any application where portable power is needed; whether it’s because of a natural disaster or needed for camping in the woods, DuroMax will deliver. Cannot ship to California – non-CARB approved.