This generator is exactly what I needed for New England weather, where power outages happen fairly regularly and sometimes last for days (thanks a lot, EverSource!). It's got enough juice to handle all our needs and gives us peace of mind that we won't lose food in fridges and freezers, or be without water (since we're on a well pump).

We just bought this but have had it running to test it. It seems to work well and is not noticeably loud. I like that it can be set up with the transfer switch so that we don’t have to run extension cords all through the house. It appears to be good quality.

I bought this a couple of days ago and it works like a champ. It has been able to keep our freezer & fridge running with no issues. It is amazing how quite it is. I have used it up at our property to build a cabin. I have been able to keep the power tools going and charged.

I bought this WGen5300v to replace a smaller Predator generator now that I have an interlock on my home electrical panel with an exterior 30A plug. Now I’ll be able to use a few more items in the house if and when we lose power during the winter months. Easy assembly. Great features.

I bought this 2 weeks ago. I am now in the break in. I plan to change the oil after the first use just to be safe. System started right up within seconds. The only thing I do not like is the oil fill is in an awkward position. I have not put the system under a load yet, but it runs smooth. Seems like it is efficient in using the fuel. The generator is fairly loud, but that is to be expected. I am glad I have it for bad weather. I have lost two freezers full of meat the last couple of years and do not plan for that to happen again. I also plan to use the system off road at my hunting property where I do not have electricity.

I bought this as a power back up for my house. Well built, runs quieter than expected, very maneuverable and was delivered in a very timely fashion. I like the fact that the directions are straight forward and easy to follow and the price can't be beat. Put the enclosed wheels on it, added the enclosed oil, filled with gas and it started on the first pull. I would recommend this generator to anyone looking for a reasonably priced back up generator.

I bought the WGEN 5300s online, I am glad I did.It fired up and worked perfectly right out of the box. It was easy to hook up to my home panel using a separately bought transfer switch, it plugs right into the L14-30 receptacle you just have to remove the neutral bonding jumper under the alternator cover to change it from bonded to floating neutral. The user manual explains this modification. Now when the power goes out we can run our furnice, water heater, freezer and entertainment center.

just arrived and start up was a breeze. adding oil is a little messy and the oil drain plug is not in a good location as it drains on the frame and rubber feet. there is an issue however with packaging, with the wheel kit rubbing against the alternator cover and it gets damaged, not good. you spend money on a new item and you want it to be pristine out of the box! other than that it is well worth the money. being without power is not fun, and if it's extended like it was for me last year (19) -- expensive.

Arrived three days after ordering. Well packaged, but heavy. Not a one man job wrangling it out of the box and assembling. I suspended it from my tractor’s forks, did the assembly, added oil, and transported to work site. Assembling the wheels and feet was a breeze, and the needed 0.7 q of oil was supplied along with a filling spout. I’m saving that bottle to measure out the 0.7 a in the future. I’ve only run the generator twice, and the first was just a brief test to confirm that Volts, Hz, and use duration display was working. Later I put it to work for a couple hours, and everything seemed fine. What a relief to have battery start. I’m too old to be yanking a cord only to have an engine refuse to start. The generator does have a built-in trickle charger, but I doubt that’s enough to maintain the battery, especially after short bouts of use. I’m getting a small solar charger to keep the battery topped off between uses.

This generator is quality thru & thru with more features for less money then the competition. From the the heavy duty engine & wheel kit to the little things like outlet covers & a screw in oil funnel. Clearly the best generator for the price & then some!