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Generac 8917 GP18000EFI 22500 / 18000 Watt Electric Start Gas Powered Portable Generator w/ COSense and GFCI Covered Outlets, Wheel and Handle Kit Included, 49ST

Item# 6850760
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Generac 8917 GP18000EFI 22500 / 18000 Watt Electric Start Gas Powered Portable Generator w/ COSense and GFCI Covered Outlets, Wheel and Handle Kit Included, 49ST

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Generac 8917 GP18000EFI 22500 / 18000 Watt Electric Start Gas Powered Portable Generator w/ COSense and GFCI Covered Outlets, Wheel and Handle Kit Included, 49ST

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  • COsense® Technoology – Stops. Alerts. Saves. Powerful protection against hazardous carbon monoxide
  • Generac 816cc EFI Engine – Delivers the right amount of power to get the best performance and efficiency out of your engine
  • TruePower™ Technology – With less than 5% THD, safely powers sensitive electronics and tools
  • Low-Oil Pressure Shutdown – Automatically safeguards engine from damage

  • Prop 65 Warning: See Details

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Product Summary

From emergency home backup to DIY projects to the jobsite, the Generac GP18000EFI portable generator provides high wattage, dependable portable power. Equipped with an 816cc engine with Electronic Fuel Injection, the GP18000EFI delivers power efficiently, providing up to 9 hours of runtime at 50% load. TruePower Technology safely powers sensitive electronics, appliances and tools while onboard COsense Technology provides powerful protection against hazardous carbon monoxide. The GP18000EFI also features electric start (battery included), low-oil shutdown protection, circuit breaker protected outlets and an hour meter with maintenance resets. The included never-flat wheel kit and available lifting eye accessory make transportation easy around the home or jobsite.

What's Included

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Features + Benefits

  • COsense® Technoology – Stops. Alerts. Saves. Powerful protection against hazardous carbon monoxide
  • Generac 816cc EFI Engine – Delivers the right amount of power to get the best performance and efficiency out of your engine
  • TruePower™ Technology – With less than 5% THD, safely powers sensitive electronics and tools
  • Low-Oil Pressure Shutdown – Automatically safeguards engine from damage

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

6850760

Brand

Generac

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

469.0 LB

Surge Watts

22,500

Rated Watts

18,000

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Voltage

120/240

Max. Amps

75

Engine Displacement

816 cc

Engine Brand

Generac

Engine Model

G- Force

Start Type

Electric

Fuel Capacity

14.2 Gal

Full Load Fuel Consumption

1.5 GPH

Half-Load Run Time

9 hr
AttributeSpecification

Number of Outlets

5

Outlet Type

(2) 20 AMP NEMA 5-20R; (2) 30 AMP NEMA L5-30R; (1) 50 AMP 14-50R

Battery Required

Yes

Battery Included

Yes

Auto Shutdown

Yes

Overload Protection

Yes

Low Oil Shutdown

Yes

Hour Meter

Yes

Hertz

60

Engine Cooling

Air

Built-in Inverter

No

Total Harmonic Distortion

Less than 5%

CARB Compliant

Yes

Product Weight

439.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

58.5 x 30.9 x 36.5 in

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  1. Is this a fuel injection engine

    1. It is fuel
      Injection which is way better than carbureted IMO

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    2. This generator does have a fuel injection engine.

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  2. What is the decibel rating at 25 feet?

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    1. Generac does not officially publish decibel ratings for the portable generators at this time; however, similar generators operate at 70-100 decibels.

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  3. What type of lubrication system is used ?

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    1. The generator would use SAE 10W-30 oil or SAE 5W-30 for colder temperatures.

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  4. Does anyone know who manufactures the engine used in this (and other) Generac generators? Kohler? B&S?

    1 answer

    1. Generac makes their own engines for their generators.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty