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Generac 5945 GP5500 - 5500 Watt Portable Generator (CA Compliant)
Generac 5945 GP5500 - 5500 Watt Portable Generator (CA Compliant)
Model: 5945
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Required Accessories 9
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Optional Accessories 10

Features

Grade

Emergency

Style

Portable

Run Watts

5,500 Rated Watts

Surge Watts

6,875
Starting Watts

Fuel

Gasoline

Engine

Generac

  • Emergency Generator
  • Generates plenty of electricity to weather the storm
  • Generac OHV Engine
  • Splash lubricated with automatic low oil shutdown
  • 7.2-Gallon Steel Fuel Tank and Gauge
  • Generates up to 10 hours of power at half load
  • Hardened Steel Tube Cradle
  • Protects the generator from damage
  • Mobility Kit
  • Solid rubber wheels and locking fold-down handles
  • Hour Meter
  • Built-in resets remind you of scheduled maintenance
  • Circuit Breaker Protected Outlets
  • Low Tone Muffler for Quiet Operation
  • CARB and City of LA Compliant
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
NEMA 5-20R (Wall-Type)
NEMA 5-20R (Wall-Type)
NEMA L14-30R
5945
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Overview
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
180 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
27.25 Inches
Product Width
27 Inches
Product Height
25 Inches
UPC
696471059458
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
5500 Watts
Surge Watts
6875 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
23 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
7.2 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
10 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
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
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Not Applicable
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac
Starting System
Recoil Start
CC
389 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
NEMA 5-20R - Wall-Type
2
NEMA L14-30R
1

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