Top Rated Portable Generators

May 08 2010

Below is a list of some of the top sellers with the best overall ratings. I sorted the top portable generators according to price. I also provide a link to one or more merchants that offer free shipping and offer the best prices on the internet.

Portable Generator	Details	Rating
All Power America 2000W Generator	2000W Generator Open Frame 2000W peak, 1400W rated 3HP OHV engine Runs 9 hours at 1/2 load Operating noise 65dB Two AC 120V outlets, one 12V DC output Lightweight, compact size EPA approved 4 gallons fuel tank	Best Average Price $199.00 From 2 Merchants:
Buffalo Tools 2000W Portable Generator	Running watts: 1500 Starting watts: 2000 Engine: 87cc engine Fuel tank: 1.5 gallons Fuel type: gasoline Run time at half load: 9 hours Outlets: 2 Voltage:1- 120v A/C, 1- 12v D/C	Best Average Price $219.00 From 2 Merchants:
ETQ TG32P12 4000W Portable Generator	3250 running watts/4000 max watts ETQ 7HP 4 stroke air cooled OHV engine with low oil shut down 4 gallon fuel tank provides 13 hours of run time at 50% load Less than 65 db Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California	Best Average Price $359.00 From 1 Merchant:
Blue Max Gen4000B 4000W Portable Generator	Engine: 6.5 HP OHV air cooled AC Output: 120V, 4000W Peak Starting System: Recoil 3 year warranty on parts, 1 year warranty on labor This item in Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California	Best Average Price $329.00 From 1 Merchant:
Duromax XP4400E 4400W Portable Generator	4400 Watt Surge/3500 Watt Continuous 4 Gallon Gas Tank/8 Hour Run Time Electric Key Start/Includes Battery EPA And CARB Approved Automatic Low Oil Shut Off	Best Average Price $429.00 From 2 Merchants:
Generac 5500W Portable Generator	Built-in resets remind you of scheduled maintenance Generates power up to 10 hours at half load Never-flat tires and locking fold-down handles Low tone muffler A / C Rated Output Watts: 5000 A / C Maximum Output Watts: 6250 Engine Size: 389cc Engine Type: OHV Engine RPM: 3600 Starting Method: Manual Fuel Tank Capacity (Gal.): 6.6 Run Time ‘ 50% (Hours): 10 120V: (4) 5-20R 120/240V: L14-30R Twist-Lock Not For Sale in California or Canada	Best Average Price $694.00 From 2 Merchants:
Briggs and Stratton Elite Series 5550 Watt Portable Generator	10 HP Briggs & Stratton OHV engine Running watts: 5,550 Starting watts: 8,550 Starter Type: Recoil Alternator: PowerSurge Tank size: 7 gallons Volts: 120/240 Warranty: 2 year limited Weight: 163 lbs.	Best Average Price $769.00 From 1 Merchant:
All Power America 10000W Generator	10,000W Generator 10,000W peak, 8000W rated 15HP OHV engine with oil alert Electric start and recoiled start Four 120V 20A outlets, one 120V 30A twist lock, one 120V/240V 30A twist lock, one 12V DC outlet Protective circuit breaker Equipped with amp and voltage meters Hour meter for scheduled maintenance Runs up to 8 hours from a 7.7 gallon tank of fuel	Best Average Price $999.00 From 2 Merchants:
Honeywell 6200 Portable Generator	6200 Portable Generator Continuous Watts: 6200 Watts Maximum Watts: 7750 Watts Amps: 25.8 A @ 240 Volts Engine Type: Big-Bore, OHV Engine cc: 389 Start: Recoil Outlets: L14-30 120/240VAC (Floating Neutral), 120V 5-20R Duplex Fuel Tank: 6.5 Gallons Run Time: 8.0 Hours @ 50% Load	Best Average Price $699.00 From 2 Merchants:
Briggs and Stratton Elite Series 10000W Generator	18 HP Briggs & Stratton vanguard v-twin OHV engine Running watts: 10,000 Starting watts: 12,500 Tank size: 8 gallons 7 Convenient outlets: 2-120V-20A household type, 1-120V-20A locking, 1-120V-30A locking, 1-120/240V-30A locking, 1-120/240V-50A and 1-12VDC-10A battery charger Warranty: 2 year limited Weight: 288 lbs.	Best Average Price $1999.00 From 2 Merchants: