Briggs & Stratton · Portable generator
8000 Watt Elite
Bluetooth® connectivity equipped with InfoHub™ portable power
Visual spec gallery
Core specifications, simplified.
10,000 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
9 hrs at 50% load
Engine
Briggs & Stratton 420cc
Fuel tank
7.5 gal
229.0 lbs
Unit weight
29.5 × 30.2 × 28.8 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
Equipped with InfoHub™ Portable Power, monitor vital information from the comfort of your home or office. For added protection, CO Guard® carbon monoxide shutdown technology shuts down the generator if harmful levels of CO accumulate in the generator's operating area.
Official specifications
- Start Type
- Electric/Recoil
- Length (in)
- 29.5
- Width (in)
- 30.2
- Height (in)
- 28.8
- Weight (lbs)
- 229.0
- 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
- 8000.0
- Starting Watts
- 10000.0
- Volts
- 120 / 240
- CO Guard
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Run Time
- 9 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)
- 12.0
- Wheel Type
- Never-Go-Flat
Official feature details
Bluetooth ® Connectivity
Connect with your smartphone to monitor power usage, run time, fuel level and more in real time, from the comfort of your home.
Free, easy-to-use InfoHub Portable Power app
Download the intuitive app from the Apple ® App Store ® or Google Play™ store in just minutes. The app is best equipped for an iPhone® 6 running iOS 9 (or newer) or a Samsung Galaxy S6 running Android 6.0.1 (or newer).
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)
Get high-performance power and durability from one of the most trusted names in engines.
Multi-Featured Control Panel with Circuit Breaker Protection
Enjoy the flexibility of (4) GFCI outlets and (1) 120/240V 30A locking outlet that let you power more essentials in your home. Additionally, rubber outlet covers protect against the elements.
12-inch Never Go Flat Wheels
Easily maneuver the generator around your property.
9-Hour Run Time (at 50% Load)
Take a break from regular refueling with a durable 7.5-gallon steel fuel tank that provides 9-hours of run time.
Power Surge™ Alternator
Start large, motor-driven appliances and tools by leveraging a Power Surge™ Alternator, which produces a short surge of high power.
Best-fit uses
- Home backup
Standout features
- Power Surge alternator
- CO Guard shutdown protection
- Bluetooth monitoring
- Electric start
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