Generac iQ3800
Generator · iQ3800 DF. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).

The Generac iQ3800 is a 3000 W portable inverter generator with 3800 W starting output. It runs on gasoline or liquid propane, with a 13-hour run time on gasoline and a 16-hour run time on a 20 lb LP tank at 50% load. It weighs 48.5 kg and has a 212cc OHV engine with push-button electric start.
Key features
- Dual fuel: runs on gasoline or liquid propane
- Run time at 50% load: 13 hours on gasoline, 16 hours on a 20 lb LP tank
- Push-button electric start with auto-choke (battery included)
- 212cc OHV engine with splash lubrication
- Economy Switch reduces noise and fuel consumption when ON and increases starting watts when OFF
- COsense technology for protection against carbon monoxide
- Two USB ports for charging smartphones and tablets
- Parallel ready: connect two iQ3800 DF units for twice the power (Parallel Kit #7668 sold separately)
What it is for
- Tailgate parties
- Camping trips
- Jobsites
- Recreational activities
Specifications
| Running watts | 3000 W |
|---|---|
| Peak / surge | 3800 W |
| Fuel | dual-fuel |
| Tank | 12 L (3.2 gal) |
| Run time at 50 % load | 13 h |
| CO shutoff | Yes |
| Weight | 48.5 kg (106.9 lb) |
| Dimensions | 62.5 × 51.56 × 56.9 cm (24.6 × 20.3 × 22.4 in) |
From the Generac page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.
What is in the box
- LP connector hose (4 ft LP tank connection)
- Battery (12V DC, 6 Ah lead acid)
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Connection and wiring
We have not linked an official manual for this model yet; see the Generac page.
Error codes and troubleshooting
We have not found an official code table for this model yet.
FAQ
How long does the Generac iQ3800 run on a tank?
The maker rates it at 13 hours at 50 % load (about 1,500 W) on a 3.2-gal tank. A light load such as a refrigerator and lights runs longer; a full load runs shorter.
Can the Generac iQ3800 start a sump pump or well pump?
Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 3800 W peak. That covers a typical 1/2 HP sump pump (about 2150 W to start). Use the calculator with your exact pump.