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Customer reviews for Generac 8917 GP18000EFI 18,000-Watt Gas-Powered Electric-Start Portable Generator for
Generac 8917 GP18000EFI 18,000-Watt Gas-Powered Electric-Start Portable Generator
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Sep 17, 2015
Joe
5 out of 5 stars review

High Quality Generator

Very impressed with the generator when it arrived. Was even more impressed when I unpacked, assembled, and fired it up. Runs like a charm. I will meet my needs 100% with ease. If I had to do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing. :)

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Aug 26, 2014
EWOT
5 out of 5 stars review

Meets my needs to a tee!

I decided to install a generic transfer switch and purchase a portable generator for the next disruption of electricity. These products are providing peace of mind and will save my deer meat. Thanks Generac!

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Dec 23, 2013
Mud
4 out of 5 stars review

Great

Although we haven't had to use, all is well. We bought this because we have 2 little ones and want to be prepared. Bought from a local dealer so it was already set up and ready to go. All we have to do is gas up and please the switch. Bring it on!!

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Dec 8, 2015
Eddie
5 out of 5 stars review

Very dependable

Starts on the first pull when primed properly. It's been very useful and dependable and is very quiet for a large unit. It has helped me out on several occasions. Worth it's weight for sure.

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Jan 11, 2014
Woody08
4 out of 5 stars review

Good product why not make it in USA!

I know Generac has to compete, but I'd pay extra to know my generator was made in America. Great product started on first pull. Quieter than other generators in its class.

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Aug 8, 2015
HD2008
5 out of 5 stars review

Fired right up

Assembled it, put gas in it and fired right up. Bought the bigger one because I didn't want to be under powered. Seems to be a great choice on my part.

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Feb 9, 2013
ROGER 49
5 out of 5 stars review

THIS UNIT HAS BIG POWER OUTPUT

JUST RECIEVED MY 17.500 UNIT TOOK ABT 1 HR TO GET READY. I LET IT RUN LOW IDLE TO BREAK IN CHECK OUTPUT. OUTPUT IS AS SHOWN BIG 16 GAL TANK SHOULD RUN ALL NIGHT

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Nov 4, 2018
sanford73
5 out of 5 stars review

this product is out standing

I used this product for 4 days straight, ran all day long [15 hrs.] on about 8 gallons of gas. 2 refrid, 3 freezers, 2 lights, tv, and coffee pot. the best product for the money.

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Oct 22, 2014
Billbo
5 out of 5 stars review

Needed an electric start generator

Happily found a Generac generator located in Vermont. It was shipped to us and delivered within the week. Has all the features we need - but most importantly, the electric start.

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Sep 28, 2018
njdevil30718
3 out of 5 stars review

Not as strong as I thought

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not strong enough for what I needed, only used it to power a small fridge but it could not take the stress

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