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Briggs & Stratton · Portable generator

6250 Watt

Storm Responder

6,250W running8,500W startingBriggs & Stratton 420ccUp to 11 hours at 50% load
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6250 Watt Portable Generator
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Core specifications, simplified.

01 · Gasoline output

8,500 starting watts

Continuous output6,250W running

Starting wattage is the short surge available for motor-driven loads. Size the generator around running load plus the largest expected startup surge.

02 · Runtime & engine

Manufacturer runtime

Up to 11 hours at 50% load

Engine

Briggs & Stratton 420cc

Fuel tank

7.5 gal

03 · Size & ownership

210.0 lbs

Unit weight

28.0 × 27.0 × 28.0 in

L × W × H

Consumer warranty
2 Year Limited
Commercial warranty
90-Day Limited
Price
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04 · Controls & safety

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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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.

Outdoor use only. Never operate a fuel-burning generator inside a home, garage, shed, or other enclosed space. Follow the official manual and use an approved transfer method for home connections.

Manufacturer overview

Storm Ready, this is the ideal quick response generator!

Official specifications

Start Type
Recoil
Length (in)
28.0
Width (in)
27.0
Height (in)
28.0
Weight (lbs)
210.0
Muffler
Super Lo-Tone
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton
Consumer Warranty
2 Year Limited
Commercial Warranty
90-Day Limited
Engine Displacement
420.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.5
Running Watts
6250.0
Starting Watts
8500.0
Volts
120 / 240
CO Guard
Yes
Run Time
Up to 11 hours at 50% load
Alternator
Power Surge
Low Oil Shutdown
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Hour Meter
Yes
Wheel Diameter (in)
10.0
Wheel Type
Never-Go-Flat

Official feature details

Briggs & Stratton Engine

For long life, high performance, and great fuel efficiency when using your portable generator.

Multi-Featured Control Panel

Power a wide variety of electronics and devices at the same time.

7.5 Gallon Fuel Tank

Up to an 11 hour run time at 50%.

10" Never Go Flat Wheels

For easier mobility.

Power Surge™ Alternator for Generators

This portable generator alternator produces over 25% more surge wattage to start large motor-driven appliances and tools simultaneously.

StatStation™ Digital Display

Provides the amount of power being used, total unit hours as well as maintenance reminders.

CO Guard ® Carbon Monoxide Shutdown

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.

  • Home backup
  • Power Surge alternator
  • CO Guard shutdown protection

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Official sources:Model pageManual lookupAll portable generatorsVerified September 15, 2026