Briggs & Stratton · Portable generator
5500 Watt
CARB Compliant
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
Up to 12 hrs at 50% load
Engine
Briggs & Stratton 389cc
Fuel tank
7.5 gal
190.0 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
Keep your family connected and home essentials running during a power outage with this Briggs & Stratton® 5500W Home Series generator. You can power household essentials with a transfer switch through the 120C/240V, 30A outlet or outdoor tools with the four 120V GFCI outlets. Its easy-maneuvering design also makes it great for home improvement projects and recreational activities.
Official specifications
- Start Type
- Recoil
- Length (in)
- 28.4
- Width (in)
- 27.2
- Height (in)
- 28.0
- Weight (lbs)
- 190.0
- 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
- 5500.0
- Starting Watts
- 6875.0
- Volts
- 120 / 240
- Run Time
- Up to 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 Type
- Never-Go-Flat
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 PowerBuilt™ 389cc OHV Engine
Durable, easy starting engine features Overhead Valve (OHV) technology to run cooler and last longer; ideal for portable generators.
12 Hour Run Time (at 50% load)
Long run time and less refueling of the 7.5 gallon metal fuel tank.
(4) GFCI outlets, (2) Household outlets and (1) 120V/240V, 30A Locking Outlet
Includes rubber outlet covers to protect against the elements.
Never-Go-Flat Wheels & Fold-Up Handle
Allow for easy transportation and mobility.
Power Surge™ Alternator
Produces a short surge of power needed to start large motor-driven appliances and tools simultaneously.
Best-fit uses
- Home backup
- Camping & recreation
Standout features
- Power Surge alternator
- CO Guard shutdown protection
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