Briggs & Stratton · Portable generator
7000 Watt Elite
Power your household essentials and more
Visual spec gallery
Core specifications, simplified.
8,750 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 9 hours at 50% load
Engine
Briggs & Stratton 420cc
Fuel tank
7.5 gal
223.0 lbs
Unit weight
29.5 × 30.2 × 28.9 in
L × W × H
- Consumer warranty
- 3 Year Limited
- Commercial warranty
- 1 Year Limited
- Price
- See current dealer offers
Starting
Electric / 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
The Briggs & Stratton Elite Series 7000 watt portable generator produces clean and instant power to keep appliances and other important electronics running during a power outage or natural disaster. 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
- Electric/Recoil
- Length (in)
- 29.5
- Width (in)
- 30.2
- Height (in)
- 28.9
- Weight (lbs)
- 223.0
- Muffler
- Super Lo-Tone
- Engine Brand
- Briggs & Stratton
- Consumer Warranty
- 3 Year Limited
- Commercial Warranty
- 1 Year Limited
- Engine Displacement
- 420.0
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 7.5
- Running Watts
- 7000.0
- Starting Watts
- 10000.0
- Volts
- 120 / 240
- CO Guard
- Yes
- Run Time
- Up to 9 hours 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)
- 12.0
- 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 Engine (420cc)
For long life, high performance and great fuel efficiency when using your portable generator.
Multi-Featured Control Panel with Circuit Breaker Protection
Includes four GFCI 120V household outlet and one 120/240V 30A locking outlet to power more essentials in your home, plus rubber outlet covers protect against the elements.
Key Electric Start
For quick and easy starting right from the control panel.
Easy, All-Terrain Maneuverability
Featuring large 12” Never Go Flat wheels and a fold-up handle.
Long 9 Hour Run Time (at 50% Load)
A metal 7.5 gallon fuel tank for more durability and less refueling.
Surge Wattage
The 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
- Electric start
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