Briggs & Stratton · Portable generator
5000 Watt
Reliably delivers power when you need it most
Visual spec gallery
Core specifications, simplified.
6,250 starting watts
Starting wattage is the short surge available for motor-driven loads. Size the generator around running load plus the largest expected startup surge.
Manufacturer runtime
12 hrs at 50% load
Engine
Briggs & Stratton 389cc
Fuel tank
7.5 gal
187.0 lbs
Unit weight
28.4 × 27.2 × 28.0 in
L × W × H
- Consumer warranty
- 2 Year Limited
- Commercial warranty
- 1 Year Limited
- Price
- See current dealer offers
Starting
Recoil
Power system
Automatic voltage regulation
CO protection
CO Guard automatic shutdown
Low-oil protection
Automatic shutdown
Electrical output: 120 / 240V.
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Complete specifications
Every official field, organized.
Specifications and feature descriptions come directly from the current Briggs & Stratton U.S. model page. Some pages group multiple catalog variants, so differing values are shown together.
Manufacturer overview
Power outages can leave your lights out and your family disconnected, but with this Briggs & Stratton 5000 watt portable generator, you don't have to worry. Its Briggs & Stratton OHV engine is rugged and reliable to keep delivering power, even if a power outage lasts several days. For added protection, CO Guard® technology shuts down the generator when harmful levels of CO are detected around the generator's operating area.
Official specifications
- Start Type
- Recoil
- Length (in)
- 28.4
- Width (in)
- 27.2
- Height (in)
- 28.0
- Weight (lbs)
- 187.0
- Muffler
- Super Lo-Tone
- Engine Brand
- Briggs & Stratton
- Consumer Warranty
- 2 Year Limited
- Commercial Warranty
- 1 Year Limited
- Engine Displacement
- 389.0
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 7.5
- Running Watts
- 5000.0
- Starting Watts
- 6250.0
- Volts
- 120 / 240
- CO Guard
- Yes
- Run Time
- 12 hrs at 50% load
- Alternator
- Power Surge
- Low Oil Shutdown
- Yes
- Fuel Gauge
- Yes
- Hour Meter
- Yes
- Automatic Voltage Regulation
- Yes
- Spark Arrestor
- Yes
- Wheel Diameter (in)
- 10.0
Official feature details
CO Guard ® Carbon Monoxide Shutdown Technology
Advanced detection. Added protection. This patent-pending technology shuts down your generator when harmful levels of carbon monoxide accumulate in the generator's operating area.
Briggs & Stratton OHV Engine, 389cc
Durable, easy starting engine features Overhead Valve (OHV) technology to run cooler and last longer; ideal for portable generators.
Up to 12 Hours of Run Time at 50% Load
Thanks to a metal 7.5 gallon fuel tank for more durability and less refueling.
Multi-Featured Control Panel with Hour Meter
Has (4) GFCI Outlets, (2) household outlets and (1) 120/240V, 30A locking outlet for your portable power needs. Also includes an hour meter to plan scheduled maintenance as well as rubber outlet covers to protect against the elements.
Easy, All-Terrain Maneuverability
Featuring 10" Never-Go-Flat wheels and a fold-up handle.
Power Surge™ Alternator
Produces a short surge of power needed to start large motor-driven appliances and tools simultaneously.
Best-fit uses
- Home backup
Standout features
- Power Surge alternator
- CO Guard shutdown protection
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