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Features
Grade
Semi-Pro
Style
Portable
Run Watts
7,000 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
8,750
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Generac OHVI
Generac XG7000E - 7000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator
Product Video Disclaimer: "PED is not responsible for any variances from the product in this video and the item you purchase. Please review all product specs prior to purchase."
- Generac OHVI Engine
- Provides smooth power delivery with OHV "I" (industrial) design
- Engineered for performance w/full pressure engine lubrication
- Oversized Full-Wrap Frame Tubing & Impact Resistant Corners
- Durable construction which minimizes damage from rough handling
- Illuminated Control Panel
- Brightens up controls for better visibility
- Power Bar
- Keeps an eye on your wattage output for improved performance
- Covered Outlets
- Protects your connection from the environment
- Start/Stop Fuel Shut-Off & Choke Controls
- Easy to reach on the control panel for better control
- Low-Oil Shut Down & Hour Meter
- Protects engine from damage & tracks usage for maintenance
- External Battery Charge Jack (Includes Charger)
- Plug in your generator when not in use to keep battery charged
Specifications
Plug Types
XG7000E
Overview
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
245 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
31.5 Inches
Product Width
25.5 Inches
Product Height
28 Inches
UPC
696471057980
Additional Model Numbers
5798, XG7000E
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
7000 Watts
Surge Watts
8750 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
29 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
9 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
12 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
Not Measured by Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Semi-Pro
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac OHVI
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil
CC
410 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
1 Year
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L14-30R
1
Reviews
(27)
Generac XG7000E Reviews & Ratings
Customer Rating
4.67
(27 Ratings)
5
(23)
(23)4(2)
(2)3(0)
(0)2(1)
(1)1(1)
(1)
Good Generator
By Bob M
Michigan
Review Posted 12/19/2022
The good, Runs well starts great, produces fairly clean power. The bad, battery was placed under the fuel tank and is very difficult to service. The handle latch that holds the handle in place open was a bad design and gave way almost causing a rollover crash of the unit while I was moving it. I later installed a safety pin to hold the handle. Mine is about 4 years old now and maybe they have redesigned it.
Bob M Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Reliable, Quick starting and easy to pull start if the battery is dead.
Cons:
Poor handle design. Terrible placement of the battery.
Excellent Customer Service
By Paul K.
PLAINWELL, Michigan
Purchased 05/09/2017 |
Review Posted 06/26/2017
First unit was damaged by carrier in that there were 3 holes in box. Called EGD and was advised to refuse delivery. New unit was shipped the very next day...no questions asked. New unit arrived within a week and started first time out of the box. It has been a pleasure to do business with EGD who stands 100% behind their products.
Paul K. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again
Solid Product Great Value
By John G.
wantagh, New York
Purchased 03/22/2017 |
Review Posted 05/01/2017
This is a solid generator with good features and a reasonable price. Some of the negative reviews state problems with initially starting the unit. Brand new out of the box, it takes a bit to purge the air out of the fuel system. So if you put a couple of gallons in and expect the generator to start right up you will be disappointed. Fill the tank up at least half way and turn the fuel valve on and wait about 30 minutes and it will start up fairly soon. After the initial start it will startup almost immediately after that. I have several other Generac generators, that all still work, I am just getting too old and lazy to use a recoil start anymore. This one looks every bit as trustworthy as the others. I test the generators every month and they all perform as expected.
The only negative I can point to is the plastic they use for the air box is too brittle. You have to expect the set to get bounced around a little in transport and any impact to the air box will result in something breaking. The first one I was sent, clearly was dropped on its side but the box showed no damage. Upon inspection, the air box was in several pieces. PED took care of it and shipped me a replacement. The next unit showed no obvious signs of damage but after starting the generator up I saw that the stand off that the air box cover screws into was broken. This was a minor issue and I repaired it and all is well.
The only negative I can point to is the plastic they use for the air box is too brittle. You have to expect the set to get bounced around a little in transport and any impact to the air box will result in something breaking. The first one I was sent, clearly was dropped on its side but the box showed no damage. Upon inspection, the air box was in several pieces. PED took care of it and shipped me a replacement. The next unit showed no obvious signs of damage but after starting the generator up I saw that the stand off that the air box cover screws into was broken. This was a minor issue and I repaired it and all is well.
John G. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
4/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Durable, Easy To Use, Reliable
Prepare To Be Dissappointed
By Brian
Saluda, North Carolina
Purchased 09/26/2016 |
Review Posted 01/25/2017
A good looking unit with good features at a fair price. I liked the idea of the full pressure oil system and the filter. I liked that the controls for starting and operation are all up front and easy to use. When first filling the unit a small amount of gas overflowed on the tank. No worries Generac has included a nice feature that channels that overflow towards the hot muffler and generator end. Also, the battery is not a standard one like most other generators nor is it accessible hidden up under the housing requiring disassembly for service. Impressive that the battery does not charge when running as others have mentioned. One of the GFCI outlets was bad right out of the box. Fixed that on my dime. The rubber hand grips pulled off the first time I moved the unit. No huge deal but another annoyance. Unit became hard to start and started making a noise at 16 hours.
Called Generac for my nearest service center. One disconnected number and two folks that wanted no part with anything Generac Warranty related. Finally found a dealer that a friend knew and took the unit there. The mechanic determined the decompression release was bad and after speaking with Generac the motor was to be replaced under warranty. Then there was a problem with the warranty registration. The dealer had all my information but I had failed to register with Generac. No problem that only took a few phone calls and almost an hour on hold. As of now the generator is still at the dealer because now Generac has decided that particular dealer is not an approved warranty dealer. No problem I will just wait for winter to end while they sort things out. Purchased on 9-26-16 and it is now 1-25-17
Called Generac for my nearest service center. One disconnected number and two folks that wanted no part with anything Generac Warranty related. Finally found a dealer that a friend knew and took the unit there. The mechanic determined the decompression release was bad and after speaking with Generac the motor was to be replaced under warranty. Then there was a problem with the warranty registration. The dealer had all my information but I had failed to register with Generac. No problem that only took a few phone calls and almost an hour on hold. As of now the generator is still at the dealer because now Generac has decided that particular dealer is not an approved warranty dealer. No problem I will just wait for winter to end while they sort things out. Purchased on 9-26-16 and it is now 1-25-17
Brian Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Very sorry to hear about the issues you had with your generator. The XG Series is a very reliable group of portable, and it is a rare occurrence that we hear about any issues involving them. Hopefully Generac can resolve things quickly with the dealer you're working with.
Alberto C.
Generator Expert
Manufacturer Response
We're sorry to learn of your personal experience. Please contact us directly at 888-GENERAC (436-3722) if you have any concerns regarding the servicing of your product.
Rating Breakdown
4/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
Pros:
great fuel economy since it does not run!
Cons:
Low Quality, Unreliable
Generac is piece of JUNK
By William M.
Hampton, Tennessee
Purchased 01/03/2016 |
Review Posted 02/15/2016
The high dollar generator was delivered to me two months ago and it would not produce any current. I took it to a shop as per instructions from Generac and it has not been fixed. They said that they had to order the rotor in the generator and have not received it.
Why are these generators not checked when they are manufactured? I paid $ 1300.00 for piece of junk. Never buy this brand.
Why are these generators not checked when they are manufactured? I paid $ 1300.00 for piece of junk. Never buy this brand.
William M. Does Not Recommend This
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Manufacturer Response
We are sorry to learn of the issues that you are currently experiencing with your personal unit. Please know that our product's are produced and checked at our manufacturing facilities. If issues are experienced after the product is shipped or setup, we would recommend contacting an independent authorized service provider in your local area for any diagnostic or servicing work that your personal unit may require. Please know that these authorized parties can provide any warranty coverage that applies to your personal unit. Since you have already contacted an authorized party for service, we would recommend following-up with them to inquire about the shipping status of the replacement parts that your unit currently requires. Moreover, we encourage you to contact us directly at 888-GENERAC (436-3722) with the serial number of your unit if you would like to discuss your personal experience in further detail. We do apologize for your frustration and any inconvenience that this unfortunate scenario may have caused.
Rating Breakdown
1/5
1/5
Pros:
There Are None
Cons:
Low Quality, Unreliable, Expensive, Junk
New XG7000E Generac
By Cecelia E.
Dobson, North Carolina
Purchased 12/02/2015 |
Review Posted 02/01/2016
I love it---So far, very easy and dependable start and run, and easily maneuverable. Only disappointment is that the battery does not charge automatically while the generator runs---have to use the adaptor. My former Generac EXL6500 from late '90's charged the battery automatically. So appreciate your fast shipping service.
Cecelia E. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
5/5
5/5
Great Generator for the Money
By Donald F.
Lewis Run, Pennsylvania
Purchased 04/01/2015 |
Review Posted 04/22/2015
This unit is a great buy! Put in a little gas and the oil that came with the generator, and it fired up by the second or third revolution. Starts so fast you hardly know the starter engaged. More electrical power than needed.
Donald F. Recommends This
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for providing us with your review of the XG7000E portable generator. We are happy that you are pleased with your purchase! Don't forget to register your unit with Generac Nation for future consumer alerts and warranty-related information. To register your unit online, please provide the information required here: http://www.generac.com/generac-nation-sign-up?cid=frm-105-aa
Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Prepare For The Weather
By Richard S.
Kings Park, New York
Purchased 07/30/2013 |
Review Posted 08/28/2013
Sandy knocked out our power for 11 days. I decided to be prepared. I researched portable generators and Consumer's Reports rated Generac very highly. I couldn't get a stationary whole house generator. My electrician recommended the XG7000. He said it would run most of the important services in the house. Starting it took a few ties but ran well after that. I would highly recommend this product. He also installed a transfer system to hook up to the houses electrical service.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
4/5
5/5
Pros:
Features, Easy To Use, High Quality, Easy To Store
Cons:
Heavy
Great Generator
By Bill S
Stephenfield Mb., North Dakota
Review Posted 08/28/2013
Got home last winter to a power out. -34c, generator was stored in a unheated shed and wasn't run for a few weeks. It started right up. I was impressed a lot of cars won't start at -34c without being plugged in.
Bill S Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Durable, Reliable, High Quality, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
Noisy
Electric Start XG7000
By John
Stockholm, New Jersey
Purchased 04/29/2013 |
Review Posted 05/20/2013
Arrived in great shape, set it up in a half hour. Tough to get started first time, I think the gas needed to sit in it for a while first. Since then, it starts right up. No choke necessary when warm outside. Average noise I guess, about the same as my 4k generac. Connected to house and put under a good load, did great. Very happy with it, bring on the power outages! (Not really)
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
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