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Briggs & Stratton · Inverter generator

P4500

Premium RV power with push button electric start

3,700W running4,500W startingBriggs & Stratton 224cc16 hrs at 25% load
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P4500 PowerSmart Series™ Inverter Generator
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Core specifications, simplified.

01 · Gasoline output

4,500 starting watts

Continuous output3,700W 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

16 hrs at 25% load

Engine

Briggs & Stratton 224cc

Fuel tank

3.5 gal

03 · Size & ownership

104.0 lbs

Unit weight

24.5 × 17.6 × 20.3 in

L × W × H

Consumer warranty
3 Year Limited
Commercial warranty
1 Year Limited
Price
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04 · Controls & safety

Starting

Electric / Remote

Power system

Inverter output

CO protection

CO Guard automatic shutdown

Low-oil protection

Automatic shutdown

Electrical output: 120V.

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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

With push button electric start or remote start, the Briggs & Stratton P4500 PowerSmart SeriesTM inverter generator offers quiet, consistent portable power that is ideal for RV, campsite and other recreational use. These compact and easy-to-operate generators provide consistent power allowing you to stay connected and keep multiple items powered simultaneously.

Official specifications

P4500 E/X Manual Choke
P4500 R/S
Start Type
Electric / Remote
Length (in)
24.5
Width (in)
17.6
Height (in)
20.3
Weight (lbs)
104.0
Muffler
Super Lo-Tone
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton
Consumer Warranty
3 Year Limited
Commercial Warranty
1 Year Limited
Engine Displacement
224
Fuel Tank Capacity
3.5
Running Watts
3700
Starting Watts
4500
Volts
120
CO Guard
Yes
Bluetooth
No / Yes
Run Time
16 hrs at 25% load
Alternator
Permanent Magnet
Low Oil Shutdown
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Hour Meter
Yes
Automatic Voltage Regulation
Yes
Spark Arrestor
Yes

Official feature details

Quiet Power Technology

Automatically adjusts the engine speed further reducing noise, fuel consumption and emissions.

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.

Multi-Featured Control Panel

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

Safe for Sensitive Electronics

With inverter technology, it produces smoother power for sensitive electronics such as laptops, phones and gaming systems.

  • RV power
  • Camping & recreation
  • Sensitive electronics
  • Clean inverter power
  • CO Guard shutdown protection
  • Remote start option
  • Electric start

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