Generac GP5500E - 5500/6875W Portable Generator With Electric Start And EFI Engine

In short, the Generac GP5500E is a portable generator adequately designed for:

• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level
• People occasionally participating in sporting competitions, open-air performances and outdoor festivals
• Food van owners who know that just a short power outage could lose them hundreds of dollars
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures
• Professionals who want to be able to deliver results, even during a power failure

In the upcoming sections, you'll discover its power characteristics, the array of outlets it presents, its overall portability, and the additional features it possesses.

Power & Run Time

With a 298 cc Generac OHV 4-stroke engine, the Generac GP5500E operates on gasoline, providing 120/240V, with a running wattage of 5,500W and a starting wattage of 6,875W.

This generator can be started using either a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism or a user-friendly and efficient electric starter (battery included).

The Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system enhances the engine's reliability, lowers fuel consumption, improves startup, reduces servicing, boosts stale fuel resistance, and offers better altitude adaptability.

With a fuel capacity of 5.4 gallons, the GP5500E can run for around 10.5 hours at 50% load when the tank is full (fuel consumption is approximately 0.51 gallons per hour).

Since the GP5500E has a high THD (<20%), it is advisable to not use it for the powering of sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel is equipped with the following 5 AC outlets:

With its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the GP5500E is configured to be transfer switch ready, allowing straightforward connection to your breaker box to supply backup power to your home during outages.

Portability

At L30 x W27 x H25 in, the Generac GP5500E boasts a traditional open frame structure, ensuring stability and allowing for convenient maintenance access to components, promoting air circulation. The device has been designed for tough environments and demanding outdoor use.

As the generator's weight is 163 pounds, manually moving it or transporting it may be challenging, despite the fact that it is technically considered 'portable' (movable). Nevertheless, the restricted maneuverability is counteracted by its wheel kit (⌀9.5") and its folding handle, enabling easy shifting once the generator is set in place.

Features

For easy status and activity monitoring of the GP5500E, its control panel integrates a digital data center, offering insights into the lifetime run hours.

Thanks to its built-in fuel gauge, the generator allows you to quickly, conveniently, and easily check the gas level at a glance.

Considering security aspects, the generator boasts an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, offering peace of mind throughout operation.

The GP5500E also benefits from Generac’s COsense® carbon monoxide monitoring. This technology senses and manages CO output and shuts down the unit when necessary, to protect you from CO poisoning.

Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the Generac GP5500E's package also includes these accessories: funnel, tool kit and oil.