Genmax GM5500i - 5000/5500W Inverter Generator With Electric Start

In summary, the Genmax GM5500i is a compact portable inverter generator especially useful for:

• RV travellers looking for even more independence
• People occasionally participating in outdoor fairs, festivals or events
• Food truck owners who want to ensure that their business is fully self-contained and does not rely on potentially unreliable external power
• 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 ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

In the sections ahead, the power characteristics, availability of various outlets, the portability, and any additional features of the device shall be discussed.

Power & Run Time

The Genmax GM5500i

The Genmax GM5500i is powered by a 312 cc Dinking OHV 4-stroke engine. It delivers 120/240V, runs on gasoline and offers a running wattage of 5,000W as well as a peak wattage of 5,500W.

At a noise rating of 62 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a normal conversation), this inverter generator can be started via a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism, or an easy-to-use and reliable electric starter (battery included).

The GM5500i's fuel tank holds 3.5 gallons, ensuring uninterrupted operation for up to 13 hours with a full tank (fuel consumption approximately 0.27 GPH).

With a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), the GM5500i delivers a clean sine wave—essential for safeguarding your delicate electronics when plugged into its AC outlets.

Outlets

The control panel features the following 5 AC outlets:

Moreover, it boasts 2 DC outlets: there's two 5V USB ports (USB-A) ensuring convenient charging of devices like mobile phones and tablets, for connectivity on the go.

Since it features a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the GM5500i is tailored to be transfer switch ready, making it easy to connect it to your breaker box for home power support during outages.

Portability

With its enclosed inverter generator design (L21.1 x W18.5 x H24 in), the Genmax GM5500i offers superior aesthetics and operates with minimized noise levels, distinguishing itself from standard, open frame generators. This modern design aims to provide an ideal power solution to recreational users.

Since the generator weighs 116.6 lbs, it will be incredibly difficult to manually lift it and transport it, even though it is technically considered to 'be portable' (in the sense that it is movable). Still, once it is on the ground, its set of 2 wheels (⌀5.5") and its telescopic handle can easily solve the issue of low mobility and allow for easy relocation of the device.

Features

The GM5500i's control panel

To help you monitor the GM5500i's status and activity, its control panel is equipped with a digital data center, giving you information on the frequency, lifetime run hours, voltage, power output and fuel level.

In addition to this info, light indicators on the device will notify you if its oil levels are insufficient, the generator is ready and the generator is on overload.

From a security standpoint, the product offers an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), allowing you to use it with a peace of mind.

It also benefits from Genmax's CO DETECT technology, which is designed to monitor the level of carbon monoxide present during the generator's operation. If the generator is positioned incorrectly and carbon monoxide levels rise to an unsafe level, the generator will automatically shut down.

Apart from the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to facilitate setup, the Genmax GM5500i features extra accessories: funnel and tool kit.