Portable Generators

Portable generators temporarily provide electric power when power is not available. Portable generators are normally not permanently installed (connected) and can be easily moved to any location. The largest users of light duty portable generators are residential U.S. homowners, most commonly in the 3 to 10 Kilowatt range.

Portable generators run on a variety of fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and LP gas. The portable models are generally the least expensive, can be easily rolled out, filled with fuel or connected to a fuel source, such as a natural gas line, and manually started and hooked up to as needed to power loads.

Gasoline models do have short run times. Their tanks must be refilled several times daily if you’re running the generator continuously. And, since gasoline is not always available during a natural disaster or other long term emergency, they’re not always your best choice. Diesel is equally scarce, but is actually the most efficient fuel to run in a generator, and diesel engines require far less maintenance than other options. Natural gas or LP gas powered portables require a little more effort to hook up when needed, but generally offer longer run times, and the fuel may be more readily available in a long term power outage.

Pricing for portable generators ranges from approximately $130 for the least expensive model into the thousands for models that can power your entire home. Here are a few models to consider when selecting a portable generator:

Generac 5625 GP Series GP7000 8,750 Watt 410cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) - Featuring a compact, wheeled frame for easy transport, the Generac 7,000-Watt Portable Gas-Powered Generator provides a reliable power supply wherever you need it. A Generac OHVI (overhead valve industrial) engine delivers performance and power, while a sturdy steel-tube cradle protects the generator’s exterior. For safe and comfortable use, the circuit-breaker outlets prevent power overloads, and the low-tone muffler makes for ultra quiet operation.

Briggs & Stratton Pro Series 30336 8,125 Watt 13 HP OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit - Briggs & Stratton PRO Series, powered by Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Engines, are the line of products designed with contractor specific features for the tough demands of the jobsite. Briggs & Stratton Vanguard OHV Engine – 13 HP, PowerSurge Alternator with durable ball bearing construction and synchronous design delivers ample power for tools and motors which require large amounts of power on start-up, Automatic Idle Control saves fuel and reduces noise by idling down engine when not in use, Automatic Voltage Regulation helps maintain steady voltage for sensitive electronics, Command Central Control Panel with full GFCI protection, makes generator OSHA compliant, Durable metal fuel tank provides enough run-time to get through a full day’s work, Super Lo-Tone Muffler with US Forestry approved spark arrest, Fold down handles for easy portability, Four Wheel Design with locking brake for puncture resistant mobility over any terrain.

Milwaukee 4943-24 4,300 Watt Honda 8 HP 240cc Portable Generator - The Milwaukee 4930-24 Generator features a Honda Commercial GX Engine. This engine gives the user Jobsite ¿Proven¿ Design, OHV (Overhead Valve) Design, a cast iron cylinder sleeve, automatic decompression release, an electronic ignition system as well as a Low Oil Alert system. The muffler is a glass-packed, 4-chamber design. The muffler also features a USDA-approved spark arrestor along with dBA levels ? Honda equivalents. Milwaukee Alternator Features Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to ensure a reliable, constant voltage output regardless of load; protecting sensitive equipment.

Generac 5735 GP Series GP17500 26,250 Watt 992cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator With Electric Start (Non-CARB Compliant) - Featuring a compact, wheeled frame for easy transport, the Generac 17,500-Watt Portable Gas-Powered Generator with Electric Start provides a reliable power supply wherever you need it. A Generac OHVI (overhead valve industrial) engine delivers performance and power, while a sturdy steel-tube cradle protects the generator’s exterior. For safe and comfortable use, the circuit-breaker outlets prevent power overloads, and the low-tone muffler makes for ultra quiet operation.

Gillette Generators GEN-PRO SPEED-MATIC: Max. KW: 9. 0, Rated: 8. 5KW, 70Amp @ 120V, 35Amp@240V – GEN-PRO, GPNR SERIES: These generators are a selected group of heavy duty GEN-PRO generators, that have “Speed-Matic” modification. This is an automatic engine idle control, holding engine speed to an approximate idle of 2400 – 2600 RPM. When electric power is demanded (a contractor uses a drill, saw, screw gun, or some other type contractor tool) the engine speed automatically increases to full 3600 RPM and full 120 or 240 volts. When power demand ends, the engine will automatically return to idle speed condition. These gen-sets are popular with contractor and rental uses, because the idle speed, saves fuel and reduces noise output, while waiting to be in full use by operator. They are not recommended for general use or standby applications.

Gillette Generators GEN-PRO HONDA ohv: Max. KW: 12. 5, Rated: 11KW, 92Amp @ 120V, 46Amp@240V - GEN-PRO: Heavy Duty, long lasting portable power for contractor and rental use. If you want clean, dependable emergency electric power, with the most reliable engines, then GEN-PRO with HONDA, is the right choice for you. These generator sets are made for the tough jobs where you need the reliability, and that good clean emergency power will be there, when you need it. This is exactly what you get, when you choose GEN-PRO, because of it’s many heavy duty and exclusive features. Single phase, 120/240 volts, 60 hertz with all honda engines.

Gillette Generators GEN-PRO VANGUARD & KOHLER: Max. KW: 15, Rated: 13. 5KW, 112Amp @ 120V, 56Amp@240 - GEN-PRO: Heavy Duty, long lasting portable power, in larger KW sizes, for contractor and rental use. A fantastic success story is the best description for the Vanguard and Kohler gasoline engines. A very quiet, vibration free operation is common place with these smooth, heavy duty engines. This is the gen-set to choose when you need more dependable electric power in a small compact package, at reasonable prices. The Vanguard V-Twin, 2 cylinder engines, have proven out, over a 5 year history, to be the best overhead valve design, yielding the longest service life, with the quietest operation, over all other 2 cylinder engines. Best of all, service and parts are quickly available- all over the world if ever needed. Single phase, 120/240 volts, 60 hertz with all honda engines.