Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series
Generator · Elite Series. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).
The Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series is a portable gasoline generator rated at 7000 running watts. It has a 420cc Briggs & Stratton engine, a 7.5 gallon fuel tank, and a run time of up to 9 hours at 50% load.
Key features
- Rated at 7000 running watts; the highlights list 8750 starting watts, while the specification table lists 10000 starting watts
- Four GFCI 120V household outlets and one 120/240V 30A locking outlet, with rubber outlet covers
- CO Guard shuts the generator down when harmful levels of carbon monoxide are detected around the operating area
- Key electric start from the control panel, with recoil start listed in the specifications
- Power Surge alternator for the short surge needed to start large motor-driven appliances and tools
- Up to 9 hours run time at 50% load
- Metal 7.5 gallon fuel tank
- Low oil shutdown, automatic voltage regulation, spark arrestor, and fuel gauge
What it is for
- Home backup during a power outage or natural disaster
Specifications
| Running watts | 7000 W |
|---|---|
| Peak / surge | 10000 W |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Tank | 28.4 L (7.5 gal) |
| Run time at 50 % load | 9 h |
| CO shutoff | Yes |
| AC output voltage | 120/240V |
| Weight | 101.2 kg (223.1 lb) |
| Dimensions | 74.9 × 76.7 × 73.4 cm (29.5 × 30.2 × 28.9 in) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
From the Briggs & Stratton page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.
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Connection and wiring
We have not linked an official manual for this model yet; see the Briggs & Stratton page.
Error codes and troubleshooting
We have not found an official code table for this model yet.
FAQ
How long does the Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series run on a tank?
The maker rates it at 9 hours at 50 % load (about 3,500 W) on a 7.5-gal tank. A light load such as a refrigerator and lights runs longer; a full load runs shorter.
Can the Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series start a sump pump or well pump?
Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 10000 W peak. That covers a typical 1/2 HP sump pump (about 2150 W to start). Use the calculator with your exact pump.