Briggs & Stratton · Inverter generator
Q6500
Quiet Confidence, now with CO Guard™
Visual spec gallery
Core specifications, simplified.
6,500 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 14 hours at 25% load
Engine
Briggs & Stratton 306cc
Fuel tank
Not listed
139.0 lbs
Unit weight
24.8 × 21.2 × 21.5 in
L × W × H
- Consumer warranty
- 24 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
Electrical output: see the complete specifications below.
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Complete specifications
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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
Designed to give you quiet confidence during power outages, the Q6500 QuietPower™ Series inverter generator is more than 60% quieter1 than standard generators and can deliver 6,500 starting watts2 of reliable backup power. Now featuring CO Guard® for added protection and advanced detection of harmful levels of carbon monoxide.
Official specifications
- Start Type
- Recoil
- Length (in)
- 24.8
- Width (in)
- 21.2
- Height (in)
- 21.5
- Weight (lbs)
- 139.0
- Consumer Warranty
- 24 Months
- Commercial Warranty
- 12 Months
- Running Watts
- 5000
- Starting Watts
- 6500
- Run Time
- Up to 14 hours at 25% load
- Low Oil Shutdown
- Yes
- Fuel Gauge
- Yes
- Hour Meter
- No
Official feature details
QuietPower Series Inverter Technology
Inverter technology produces power that's 60% quieter1 than standard generators while delivering consistent power for essential appliances and sensitive electronics.
306cc Integrated Engine/Alternator
A highly-efficient integrated engine/alternator provides up to 14 hours of run time 3 .
Protective, Noise-Reducing Shell
With an all-steel frame enclosed in a protective shell, noise is minimized and internal components are protected.
Compact, Lightweight Design
With a design that's 45% more compact and 30% lighter4 than standard generators, moving and storing your generator is no hassle.
Telescoping Handle
A suitcase-style telescoping handle makes it easy to move the generator around your garage and property.
Multiple Outlets
Power a wide variety of electronics and devices at the same time with 120A-20A outlets (4), USB outlets (2) and a 120V-240V locking outlet.
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.
Best-fit uses
- Home backup
- Sensitive electronics
Standout features
- Clean inverter power
- CO Guard shutdown protection
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