Briggs & Stratton 8000 Watt Elite Series
Generator · Elite Series. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).
The Briggs & Stratton 8000 Watt Elite Series is a portable gasoline generator rated for 8000 running watts and 10,000 starting watts. It has a 420cc Briggs & Stratton engine, a 7.5-gallon fuel tank, and a 9-hour run time at 50% load.
Key features
- 4 GFCI outlets and 1 120/240V 30A locking outlet, with rubber outlet covers
- CO Guard carbon monoxide shutdown technology shuts the generator down when harmful CO levels accumulate in the operating area
- Bluetooth connectivity with the free InfoHub Portable Power app to monitor power usage, run time, and fuel level in real time
- 9-hour run time at 50% load from a 7.5-gallon steel fuel tank
- Power Surge alternator produces a short surge of high power to start large motor-driven appliances and tools
- Electric/Recoil start type
- Low Oil Shutdown, Automatic Voltage Regulation, Spark Arrestor, and Hour Meter
- 12-inch Never Go Flat wheels
What it is for
- Home
- Office
Specifications
| Running watts | 8000 W |
|---|---|
| Peak / surge | 10000 W |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Tank | 28.4 L (7.5 gal) |
| Run time at 50 % load | 9 h |
| CO shutoff | Yes |
| Weight | 103.9 kg (229.1 lb) |
| Dimensions | 74.9 × 76.7 × 73.2 cm (29.5 × 30.2 × 28.8 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
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FAQ
How long does the Briggs & Stratton 8000 Watt Elite Series run on a tank?
The maker rates it at 9 hours at 50 % load (about 4,000 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 8000 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.