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Generac GP15000E
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Generac GP15000E

Generac GP15000E - 15,000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator (49-State)

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Generac GP15000E - 15,000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator (49-State)
Generac GP15000E - 15,000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator (49-State)
Model: GP15000E
$2,999.99
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Features

Grade

Emergency

Style

Portable

Run Watts

15,000 Rated Watts

Surge Watts

22,500
Starting Watts

Fuel

Gasoline

Engine

Generac

  • Ideal for Job Site or Home Backup Power
  • Generates plenty of electricity for work or home power
  • Electric Start (Battery Included)
  • Starts with a simple press of a button
  • Battery charged when generator in use
  • 992cc Generac OHVI Engine - Designed Specifically For Generators
  • Provides longer life and longer maintenance intervals
  • Automatic Idle Control
  • Reduces noise, increase fuel efficiency and extends life
  • Full Pressure Lubrication
  • Eliminates wear during start-up and extends life
  • 120/240V 50-Amp (L14-50R) & 30-Amp (14-30R) Outlets***
  • Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
  • Allows for connection to a convenience cord
  • 16-Gallon Gas Tank
  • Generates up to 10 hours of electricity at half load
  • Portability Kit
  • Includes 12" all terrain tires and heavy-duty lifting eye
  • This unit is NOT for sale in California
  • ***Note - Allows You To Get Maximum Power From Generator
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov

Specifications

Plug Types
12-Amp DC
NEMA 5-20R (Wall-Type)
NEMA 5-20R (GFCI)
NEMA L5-30R
NEMA L5-30R
NEMA L14-30R
NEMA 14-50R
GP15000E
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General Information
Product Category
Generator - Portable
Overview
Product Category
Generator - Portable
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
373 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
48.5 Inches
Product Width
31 Inches
Product Height
39.5 Inches
UPC
696471057348
Additional Model Numbers

5734, GP15000E

Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
15000 Watts
Surge Watts
22500 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
63 Amps
Portability Kit
Pneumatic Wheels
Tank Size
16 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
10 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Plastic
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More
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.
Not Measured by Manufacturer
Idle Control
Yes
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
Yes
Neutral Type
Floating
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start
HP
30 HP
CC
992 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
1 Year
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Plugs
12-Amp DC
1
NEMA 5-20R - Wall-Type
1
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
1
NEMA L5-30R
2
NEMA L14-30R
1
NEMA 14-50R
1

Reviews

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Generac GP15000E Reviews & Ratings
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Customer Rating
4.58
(166 Ratings)
5
(128)
4
(21)
3
(7)
2
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1
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Verified Buyer
Great Generator
By William B 
Florida
Purchased 03/31/2023 | 
Review Posted 04/21/2023 
Shipping was fast, Generac started right up and runs perfect.
William B Recommends This
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide us with your valuable feedback. If you run into any questions, please give us a call at 888-436-3722!
Generac
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
4/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
None
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Horrible Experience
By Sara G 
Arizona
Purchased 08/26/2022 | 
Review Posted 03/08/2023 
So I bought this generator, very excited too own a Generac as I’ve always heard it was a good company. Well unfortunately this was not what I got, I got a GP15000E and first thing I noticed about a month into running it, it likes to rev the engine over and over. Then the gas tank started to blow up like a balloon then it would shut down and stop running. I then would have to open the gas cap and let all the hot fumes out of the tank. Thank goodness it shut down because if that tank was too burst I could only imagine what would happen to all the fuel on the hot generator.

So I call them to get it serviced, well they gave me the info I needed to get it worked on and come to find out there warranty company does not work on portable generators, so then, after some time I call them again, now they want me too drive 4hours to one of there facilities to get it fixed, mind you this runs my business and can’t be down for long as it is my bread and butter for my family of 7. They refuse to give me a loner and will probably have it for a week+. It is really sad that’s how they run there operation, because I am loyal and will probably never spend my hard earned money with this company again.
Sara G Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Very sorry to hear you're experiencing problems with you generator. Generac requires portable generators to be taken into a servicing dealer for warranty work. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Dale, the Power Equipment Expert
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for the review, we appreciate your feedback. We recommend contacting our customer support team at 888-436-3722 as they will be better able to assist you.
Generac
Rating Breakdown
Features
3/5
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Quality
1/5
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Performance
1/5
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Value
2/5
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Cons:
Bad Instructions, Low Quality, Unreliable
Verified Buyer
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Great Generator
By Brent R 
Florida
Review Posted 11/15/2022 
This generator was a lot better then I thought. It came quickly and just in time for Nicole to blow in. Lost power for 6 hours and this thing ran everything I threw at it and perfect for a backup generator
Brent R Recommends This
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide us with your valuable feedback. If you run into any questions, please give us a call at 888-436-3722!
Generac
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again
Awesome
By Rodger S 
Maryland
Review Posted 07/14/2022 
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The very day I "live tested" the generator, we had a 12 hour power outage due to a severe thunderstorm. I only ran the generator for 1.5 hours, but it performed flawlessly! The only issue I had was putting oil in the generator. Do NOT go by the instructions unless they have been modified. Make sure the dipstick is all you use to check the oil and check it often while adding. I put in the "required" amount and had to take quite a bit back out. I suspect the delivered generator had more in it than stated when shipped. Other than that, I am perfectly happy with it. I definitely recommend the generator (and the seller!) :-)
Rodger S Recommends This
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide us with your valuable feedback. If you run into any questions, please give us a call at 888-436-3722!
Generac
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again, High Quality
Cons:
None
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It Powers My 5 Ton AC Unit!
By Erik S. 
WELLINGTON, Florida
Purchased 05/25/2021 | 
Review Posted 08/12/2021 
Great product, highly recommended.
Erik S. Recommends This
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide us with your valuable feedback. If you run into any questions, please give us a call at 888-436-3722!
Generac
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, High Quality, Durable
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Generac GP15000E Review
By Richard C. 
Sandia, Texas
Purchased 03/09/2021 | 
Review Posted 07/07/2021 
It took a while to get the gen set. Was easy to assemble, instructions were good. Haven't had a long run on the unit yet. I installed a transfer switch on my house and ran the unit with lights, frig and one central AC unit running and generator never skipped a beat. We are in Hurricane season now and know I wont be without power now if something should happen to the power grid.
Richard C. Recommends This
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide us with your valuable feedback. If you run into any questions, please give us a call at 888-436-3722!
Generac
Rating Breakdown
Features
4/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
4/5
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Value
4/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, Features, High Quality, Easy To Store
Cons:
Heavy
Verified Buyer
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Generac GP15000E - 15,000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator
By Joseph B. 
Worcester, Pennsylvania
Purchased 01/16/2021 | 
Review Posted 04/07/2021 
I hooked this up to my RV and the unit ran great. The only reason for the 3 stars on performance is that after getting the generator put together and running it for over two hours I have not been able to get the battery to charge and restart the generator. I understand that sometimes after sitting it drains the battery but it should have taken a charge after two hours on the charger that was included.
Joseph B. Recommends This
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide us with your valuable feedback. If you run into any questions, please give us a call at 888-436-3722!
Generac
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
3/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, Features, High Quality
Cons:
Heavy
This Generator Saved Us During The Great Texas Freeze Of 2021
By Rob T. 
Houston, Texas
Review Posted 02/21/2021 
I bought this generator for hurricane season down in Texas, never imagined I would use it during the Winter. After the ERCOT grid failed in February 2021 I ran this for about 70 hours without a hitch. This generator powered a 3100 square foot house including two furnaces/air handlers, two refrigerators, lights, coffee maker, toaster oven, flat screen TV, etc. This was connected to the house via a Siemens 50 amp manual transfer switch. The generator never broke a sweat while in use. I would get about 10 hours run time on a full tank of gas. I highly recommend this unit.
Rob T. Recommends This
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide us with your valuable feedback. If you run into any questions, please give us a call at 888-436-3722!
Generac
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
High Quality, Id Buy It Again, Reliable, Exceeded Expectations
Cons:
None
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Love It
By Jarrett W. 
Bossier City, Louisiana
Purchased 09/08/2020 | 
Review Posted 12/16/2020 
Cranked right up with no hesitation. Super easy to access all of the maintenance points. Not nearly as loud as I
thought it would be. Great price fit the amount of power it produces. Does like gas.
Jarrett W. Recommends This
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide us with your valuable feedback. If you run into any questions, please give us a call at 888-436-3722!
Generac
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Price, Features, Id Buy It Again, Reliable
Cons:
Heavy
Could Be More Reliable
By Tom 
Phx, Arizona
Review Posted 08/18/2020 
When runs does a good job. In 30 hours of service I have had to get repaired twice, currently needs that second repair. Suspect better generators for money, difficult to get serviced locally, those listed by manufacturer take weeks to evaluate, some complain of difficulty getting replacement parts from manufacturer.
Tom Does Not Recommend This
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for the review, we appreciate your feedback. We recommend contacting our customer support team at 888-436-3722 as they will be better able to assist you.
Generac
Rating Breakdown
Features
4/5
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Quality
3/5
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Performance
3/5
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Value
3/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Store
Cons:
Unreliable, difficult for owner to repair

Product Q&A

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Product Questions Answered by Jared, the Generator Expert
I need help getting a power cord and transfer switch for my 15 kw Generac portable generator that currently sits outside. Would like to be able start my generator, flick a switch and my whole house is powered.
Matt Bell 
from Florida 
May 21, 2014
I have a 15,000 watt generac gasoline generator, is a natural gas conversion kit avaveibel ? is a permanent enclosier avalible ?
Gene Tedder 
from Florida 
December 18, 2013
I was interested in buying the Generac GP17500E. I did my homework and believe it is the one for me. The questions I have are: 1. Can I convert it to propane? 2. How long will a 15lb propane tank last on this generator if I'm not powering the whole house and just the bare necessities? Thank you Ryan
Ryan  
from New York 
October 16, 2013
Mike, it appears the GP15000E generac portable has two plugs one for 120/240 30 amp. and one 50 amp 120/240. That being the case, can one install two inlet boxes and two manual transfers switches, one at 30 amps and one at 50 amps, and wire them up that way. Since it is one power source should not be an issue of cycles being different as power is from one source
Jim Biggers 
from New York 
August 20, 2013
I have a Generac GP15000E and I'm trying to purchase a cover that fits. Could you recommend one?
JAMES Shipley 
from Maryland 
August 20, 2012
I have the GP15000E but plan to purchase a larger automatic standby generator. Currently only have a 30 AMP inlet installed--so not using all power. Can I install a transfer box (100A or 200A) and a 50 AMP inlet box to use the current generator and still use the transfer box when we install the larger automatic generator? If so, what do you recommend?
DB 
from Ohio 
July 06, 2012
Hey Jim, I have the GP17500. How do you charge the battery? In the package there is a 12v start cable. Does this hook up to a trickle charger or is some way else to charge the batt when not in use? Thank you, Anthony Norcia
Anthony Norcia 
from Connecticut 
February 18, 2012
What is the maximum output in watts out of the NEMA 14-50R outlet I can get from a XP 10000E Generac Generator
Michael Teixeira 
from Connecticut 
January 08, 2012
After buying the GP15000E (5734), what other items do I need to have to connect it to my home and approx how much would it cost to have an electrician put it all together?
Claude Dowdy 
from Texas 
June 07, 2011
Ref: Generac Model 5735 We have a 200 AMP service and would like to use the 100 AMP manual transfer switch. Does the 100 AMP switch work the same way as the Kit50-25SB? Is the reason for the price difference the circuit breakers for the 100 AMP switch?
Ken McDaniel 
from Louisiana 
May 04, 2011
I just received the generator I purchased from you (Generac GP5500 - 5500 Watt Portable Generator) and it comes with a bottle of oil. It does not say on the bottle what type it is. 30 weight or 10w30? Do you know so that it is the proper oil to use for the current temperature. Thanks, Larry
Larry 
from Ohio 
March 26, 2011
SO IF THERE IS NO ALTERNATOR, DO YOU CHARGE THE BATTERY. WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING , OR DO YOU WAIT TILL AFTER YOU HAVE USED THE UNIT?
JOHN AUKERMAN 
from Ohio 
March 24, 2011
Hi Jim I bought the generac 15000 generator , it works really good the only problem I have is that when I turn it off it back fires once right after the engine shuts off . Is there something I could do to make it stop backfire . The generator only has 5 hours . Any help would be helpful thank you .
George 
from New York 
March 06, 2011
Hi Mike. I bought a 17.5 kw Generac and want to use it to power the whole house. Is there a way to get more than 50 amps to a transfer switch.? What transfer switch would you choose?
Peter Matheson 
from Nevada 
February 19, 2011
Jim, the GP15000E has one 50 amp 240v outlet. Assuming I can only use one outlet to feed into the connection box on the outside of my house, how much 120v current can I expect to have at my breaker box? How can I maximize the 120V current available for use in my house?
David 
from Indiana 
January 20, 2011
How does this generator start in cold weather with the electric start? What is the difference between OHV engine & Generac's OHVI engine?
Daryl Hammond 
from Ohio 
January 17, 2011

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