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GP SERIES PORTABLE GENERATORS

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Affordable reliability

Series GP1800 GP3250 GP5000 GP5500 GP6500 GP6500E GP7500 GP7500E

49- State Model Number 5981 5982 5938 5939 5940 5941 5942 5943

CSA/CARB Model Number

5981 / NA 5982 / 5983 5974 / 5944 5975 / 5945 5976 / 5946 NA 5977 / NA 5978 / NA

Running Watts 1800 3250 5000 5500 6500 6500 7500 7500

Starting Watts 2050 3750 6250 6875 8000 8000 9375 9375

Engine Displacement 168cc 208cc 389cc 389cc 389cc 389cc 420cc 420cc

Engine Type OHV OHV OHV OHV OHV OHV OHV OHV

Starting Method Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Electric/Manual Manual Electric/Manual

Battery NA NA NA NA NA Included NA Included

Low Oil Shutdown Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Fuel Tank Steel, 3.5 Gal. Steel, 3.5 Gal. Steel, 7.2 Gal. Steel, 7.2 Gal. Steel, 7.2 Gal. Steel, 7.20 Gal. Steel, 8.0 Gal. Steel, 8.0 Gal.

Run Time at 50% load

10.5 Hours 9.7 Hours 10 Hours 10 Hours 10 Hours 10 Hours

11 Hours 11 Hours

Hour meter No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Outlets

(2) 5-20R 120V

(1) L14-20R

Twist-Lock

120/240V

(4) 5-20R 120V

(1) L14-30R

Twist-Lock

120/240V

(4) 5-20R 120V

(1) L14-30R

T wist-Lock

120/240V

(4) 5-20R 120V

(1) L14-30R

Twist-Lock

120/240V

(4) 5-20R 120V

(1) L14-30R

Twist-Lock

120/240V

(4) 5-20R 120V

(1) L14-30R

Twist-Lock

120/240V

(4) 5-20R 120V

(1) L14-30R

Twist-Lock

120/240V

Covered Outlets No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Handle Style n/a Folding Folding/Locking Folding/Locking Folding/Locking Folding/Locking Folding/Locking Folding/Locking

Wheel type n/a 8" Solid Wheels

9.5" Solid

Wheels

9.5" Solid

Wheels

9.5" Solid

Wheels

9.5" Solid

Wheels

9.5" Solid

Wheels

9.5" Solid

Wheels

Dimensions (L”xW”xH”)

23.5 x 18 x 18 23 x 22.5 x 21

28.75 x 26.75 x 25 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 28.75 x 26.75 x 26 28.75 x 26.75 x 26

Product weight 86

115

178 180 184 195 190 201

Warranty - Residential 2 Year Ltd. 2 Year Ltd. 2 Year Ltd. 2 Year Ltd. 2 Year Ltd. 2 Year Ltd. 2 Year Ltd. 2 Year Ltd.

Warranty - Commercial 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

Generac Power Systems, Inc.

S45 W29290 Hwy. 59

Waukesha, WI 53189

1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722)

generac.com

Bulletin 0189200SBY / Printed in USA / Rev. 08.10

Specifications are subject to change without notice

Portable Generator Specifications

Series GP15000E GP17500E

Model Number 5734 5735

Emissions Configuration 49-State 49-State

Running Watts 15000 17500

Starting Watts 22500 26250

Engine Displacement 990cc 990cc

Engine Type Generac OHVI Generac OHVI

Idle Control Yes Yes

Starting Method Electric Electric

Battery Included Included

Low Oil Shutdown Yes Yes

Fuel Tank Resin, 16.0 Gal Resin, 16.0 Gal

Run Time at 50% load

10 Hours 10 Hours

Hour meter Yes Yes

Outlets

(2) 5-20R 120V

(2) 5-20R GFCI

(2) L5-30R 120V Twist-Lock

(1) L14-30R 120/240V Twist-Lock

(1) 14X50R 120/240V

(1) 12VDC,10 Amp

(2) 5-20R 120V

(2) 5-20R GFCI

(2) L5-30R 120V Twist-Lock

(1) L14-30R 120/240V Twist-Lock

(1) 14X50R 120/240V

(1) 12VDC,10 Amp

Handle Style Fixed Fixed

Wheel type 12.3" Pneumatic 12.3" Pneumatic

Dimensions (L”xW”xH”) 48.5 x 31 x 39.5 48.5 x 31 x 39.5

Product weight 363 390

Warranty - Residential 2 Year Ltd. 2 Year Ltd.

Warranty - Commercial 1 Year 1 Year

All portable specifications and models subject to change. Please consult factory for availability.

What will it power?

In this example you would need

at least a GP7500 to power

and start all of these devices

at one time because a GP7500

provides 7500 running watts

and 9375 starting watts.

Device

Running

Watts

Starting

Watts

Lamp 100 100

Radio 100-200 100-200

Television 150 150

Fan 200 200

Coffee Maker 600 600

Refrigerator 700 2200

Computer & Monitor 800 800

Sump Pump 800-1050 1300-2150

Microwave Oven 1000 1000

Well Pump 1000 2000

Washing Machine 1150 2250

Electric Range 1200 2100

Space Heater 1800 1800

Window AC

(10,000 BTU)

1500 2200

Water Heater 4000 4000

Heat Pump 4700 4500

Central AC

(40,000 BTU)

6000 6700

Inflator Pump 50 150

Electric Grill 1650 1650

Hand Drill 440 600

Battery Charger

(15 Amp)

380 380

Paint Sprayer 600 1200

Belt Sander (3”) 1000 2000

Halogen Work Light 1000 1000

Belt Sander 1200 2400

Chain Saw 1200 1200

Circular Saw 1400 2300

Table Saw (10”) 1800 4500

Air Compressor

(1 HP)

2000 4500

How do you determine what size generator you need?

Sizing a portable generator is relatively easy. Check out this sample:

Choose which devices you want to power at

the same time.

Record and

add the running watts listed for

each device that you need to power.

Record the starting watt requirements for

each device.

Add the starting watts for the highest starting

watt device plus the total running watts to

determine the total watts requirements.

Consult the specifications on the back page

to find the correct generator for your needs.

Device Running

Watts

Starting

Watts

Paint Sprayer 600 1200

Halogen Light 1000 1000

Belt Sander 1200 2400

Table Saw 1800 4500

Total 4040

Total

Running

Watts

4040

Highest

Starting

Watts

4500

Total

Starting

Watts

Requirement

8540

Summary of content (6 pages)

PAGE 1
What will it power? Device Running Watts Starting Watts How do you determine what size generator you need? Lamp 100 100 Sizing a portable generator is relatively easy. Check out this sample: Radio 100-200 100-200 1 2 3 4 Choose which devices you want to power at the same time. Record and add the running watts listed for each device that you need to power.
PAGE 2
GP Series Generators 1800 – 17500 Watts GP1800 & GP3250 Compact and Affordable Portable Power Power the fun stuff or cover an emergency with a GP Series portable generator. When you need to take your power with you, Affordable reliability and features not usually found on basic portable models make these a favorite for home use, camping, job sites or outdoor events.
PAGE 3
GP Series Generators 1800 – 17500 Watts GP1800 & GP3250 Compact and Affordable Portable Power Power the fun stuff or cover an emergency with a GP Series portable generator. When you need to take your power with you, Affordable reliability and features not usually found on basic portable models make these a favorite for home use, camping, job sites or outdoor events.
PAGE 4
GP Series Generators 1800 – 17500 Watts GP1800 & GP3250 Compact and Affordable Portable Power Power the fun stuff or cover an emergency with a GP Series portable generator. When you need to take your power with you, Affordable reliability and features not usually found on basic portable models make these a favorite for home use, camping, job sites or outdoor events.
PAGE 5
What will it power? Device Running Watts Starting Watts How do you determine what size generator you need? Lamp 100 100 Sizing a portable generator is relatively easy. Check out this sample: Radio 100-200 100-200 1 2 3 4 Choose which devices you want to power at the same time. Record and add the running watts listed for each device that you need to power.
PAGE 6
What will it power? Device Running Watts Starting Watts How do you determine what size generator you need? Lamp 100 100 Sizing a portable generator is relatively easy. Check out this sample: Radio 100-200 100-200 1 2 3 4 Choose which devices you want to power at the same time. Record and add the running watts listed for each device that you need to power.