Briggs & Stratton · Inverter generator
P2500
Compact design with convenient monitoring system

Visual spec gallery
Core specifications, simplified.
2,500 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 8 hours at 25% load
Engine
Briggs & Stratton 79cc
Fuel tank
1.0 gal
50.4 lbs
Unit weight
20.0 × 12.2 × 17.4 in
L × W × H
- Consumer warranty
- 36 Months
- Commercial warranty
- 12 Months
- Price
- See current dealer offers
Starting
Recoil
Power system
Inverter output
CO protection
CO Guard automatic shutdown
Low-oil protection
Automatic shutdown
Parallel connector support is listed for this inverter model.
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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
This PowerSmart Series™ inverter generator offers clean, quiet and consistent portable power that is great to take with you when camping or tailgating. Compact and easy-to-operate, this generator comes equipped with two 120V, 20A outlets, a parallel port and one USB port allowing you to stay connected and keep multiple items powered simultaneously.
Official specifications
- Start Type
- Recoil
- Length (in)
- 20.0
- Width (in)
- 12.2
- Height (in)
- 17.4
- Weight (lbs)
- 50.4
- Muffler
- Super Lo-Tone
- Engine Brand
- Briggs & Stratton
- Consumer Warranty
- 36 Months
- Commercial Warranty
- 12 Months
- Engine Displacement
- 79
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 1.0
- Running Watts
- 1800
- Starting Watts
- 2500
- Volts
- 120
- CO Guard
- Yes
- Run Time
- Up to 8 hours at 25% load
- Low Oil Shutdown
- Yes
- Fuel Gauge
- No
- Hour Meter
- No
- Automatic Voltage Regulation
- Yes
- Spark Arrestor
- Yes
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.
Convenient Monitoring System
Features LED lights for low oil and overload alerts.
Safe for Sensitive Electronics
Inverter technology products smoother power for sensitive electronics such as laptops, phones and gaming systems.
Protective, Noise-Reducing Shell
Minimizes noise while protecting internal components.
Compact, Lightweight Design
Allows for easy transport and storage.
Parallel Connector Port
Allows you to connect two units together for even more power - perfect for RBs with air conditioning units. Parallel connector kit sold separately.
Best-fit uses
- Camping & recreation
- Sensitive electronics
Standout features
- Clean inverter power
- CO Guard shutdown protection
- Parallel capable
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