5500 Watt Portable Generator with CO Guard®

5500 Watt Portable Generator with CO Guard®

CARB Compliant

Keep your family connected and home essentials running during a power outage with this Briggs & Stratton® 5500W Home Series generator. You can power household essentials with a transfer switch through the 120C/240V, 30A outlet or outdoor tools with the four 120V GFCI outlets. Its easy-maneuvering design also makes it great for home improvement projects and recreational activities.

6250

Starting Watts

5500

Running Watts

389

Engine CC

12 Hours

Run Time

Features

CO Guard® Carbon Monoxide Shutdown Technology

Advanced detection. Added protection. This patent-pending technology shuts down your generator when harmful levels of carbon monoxide accumulate in the generator's operating area.

Briggs & Stratton PowerBuilt™ 389cc OHV Engine

Durable, easy starting engine features Overhead Valve (OHV) technology to run cooler and last longer; ideal for portable generators.

12 Hour Run Time (at 50% load)

Long run time and less refueling of the 7.5 gallon metal fuel tank.

(4) GFCI outlets, (2) Household outlets and (1) 120V/240V, 30A Locking Outlet

Includes rubber outlet covers to protect against the elements.

Never-Go-Flat Wheels & Fold-Up Handle

Allow for easy transportation and mobility.

Power Surge™ Alternator

Produces a short surge of power needed to start large motor-driven appliances and tools simultaneously.

Features may vary by model. Refer to Spec table for details.

Specs

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Model Number
030744
Engine Brand
B&S OHV
Running Watts*
5500
Starting Watts*
6875
Volts
120/240
Engine Displacement (cc)
389
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)
7.5
Run Time
Up to 12 hours at 50% load
Alternator
Power Surge™
Start Type
Recoil
Low Oil Shutdown
Yes
Muffler
Super Lo-Tone™
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Hour Meter
Yes
Wheel Type
Never-Go-Flat
Automatic Voltage Regulation
true
Spark Arrestor
true
Width (in)
27.2
Weight (lbs)
190
Height (in)
28
Length (in)
28.4
Consumer Warranty (Product) **
2-Year Limited
Commercial Warranty (Product) **
1-Year Limited
OHV Engine
true

* Generator per PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2018, Safety and Performance of Portable Generators. 

** See Operator's Manual for complete warranty details.

† Sound levels may vary based on proximity and location; measured 1/4 load at 7 meters from control panel side.

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