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Briggs & Stratton Q6500 - 5000 Watt QuietPower™ Series Portable Inverter Generator (49-State)
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Recreational
Style
Portable
Run Watts
5,000 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
6,500
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Briggs and Stratton OHV
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- ***Not Recommended For RV Use***
- Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower™ Series Inverter Generator
- Lighter, quieter and more compact than a standard generator
- Safely power computers, TVs and other sensitive electronics
- QuietPower Series Inverter Technology
- Maintains steady, accurate, & clean power output
- Automatic idle controls adjust engine RPM based on required load
- 306cc Briggs & Stratton OHV 4-Cycle Engine
- Integrated engine/alternator design for highly efficient operation
- Low Oil Shutdown w/ Low Oil LED
- Provides added safety to extend engine life
- 5-Gallon Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Gauge & Power Usage Meter
- Allows for up to 14-hours of run time @ 25% load
- Makes it easy to monitor available power
- Fully-Enclosed, Noise-Reducing Shell
- More than 60% quieter compared to standard open-frame generators
- Compact, Lightweight Design
- 45% more compact and 30% lighter than standard generators
- Allows for easy, hassle free moving and storage
- 30-Amp 120/240V (L14-30R) Twistlock Outlet***
- Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
- Allows for connection to a convenience cord
- (2) 120V GFCI Duplex Outlets & Circuit Breaker Protection
- Keeps your appliances protected while preventing overload to generator
- Telescoping Handle & 8" Wheels
- Makes this generator extremely easy to move around your property
- Also Includes Oil, Quick Start Guide and Manual
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
- Non-CARB Compliant - Not For Sale In California
- ***Note - Allows You To Get Maximum Power From Generator
California residents see
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
Plug Types
![NEMA 5-20R (GFCI)](https://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/images/plug_image8.jpg)
![NEMA 5-20R (GFCI)](https://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/images/plug_image8.jpg)
![NEMA L14-30R](https://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/images/plug_image14.jpg)
![USB](https://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/images/plug_image42.jpg)
![USB](https://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/images/plug_image42.jpg)
Q6500
![specs product image PID-75239](/products-image/150/30675_75239_1000.jpg)
Overview
Weight
128 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
25.5 Inches
Product Width
21.1 Inches
Product Height
21.43 Inches
UPC
011675306755
Additional Model Numbers
30675, Q6500
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Inverter
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
5000 Watts
Surge Watts
6500 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
20.8 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
5 Gallons
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
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Idle Control
Yes
Hour Meter
No
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Grade Type
Recreational
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs and Stratton OHV
Starting System
Recoil Start
CC
306 CC
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L14-30R
1
USB
2
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