Briggs & Stratton · Portable generator
6250 Watt
Storm Responder

Visual spec gallery
Core specifications, simplified.
8,500 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 11 hours at 50% load
Engine
Briggs & Stratton 420cc
Fuel tank
7.5 gal
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
- 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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Product views and feature graphics.
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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
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.
Best-fit uses
- Home backup
Standout features
- Power Surge alternator
- CO Guard shutdown protection
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