I've only had this generator for a little while now. It seems to be performing very well. I bought it mainly for the 240v. feature to run our well pump during power outages. I ran the pump on it to make sure it works and it did indeed work fine. We'll never be without water now!!

Bought this as a replacement for a Coleman 5500 Vertex that quit producing power. Assembly was straight forward for the wheel kit and handle. Started right up and is noticeably quieter than my old unit. I like the pull cord backup if the battery is dead. Its also nice that is has a fuel gauge. My complaints are the non-charging engine so the battery is only charged from the included 120 volt charger. The other complaint is the electric start switch is on the front panel of the unit and the choke which you have to set before starting and then adjust/turn off upon starting is on the end of the unit. Either move the switch near the choke or add a choke adjustment cable pull on the front panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What a powerful generator, it packs a lot of punch!! Great features like the electrical outlets, the size is compact and convenient and is actually a bit more quiet then I expected (it's not quiet, but definitely not the loudest I have heard) I think everyone would should have something like this for emergency purposes and recreational use. I would absolutely recommend this to all my friends and family.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Living in Florida we often get hit by pretty bad hurricanes during the summer months .Having a young child in the house can be a bit tricky and stressful at times especially when there is no cold air or nothing cold to eat or drink .I love the fact that this generator is so easy to operate and move around that i can work it myself without the help of hubby .I love this beings he works and isn't always around so being able to power , hook up ,and move the generator by myself is a must . There is a fuel gauge on the top part of it so knowing when your fuel level is getting low is pretty easy .The hour meter on it i like also so i can determine how long i have ran it for .I like the overall design and features it offers . There is a fold down handle which makes it easy to move and nice for storage . It was designed to shut itself down if the oil level becomes too low to operate safe guarding the equipment from damage .Very easy to assemble right out of the box . I also like that when its running the sound coming from it isn't to loud like other brands i have used in the past . Overall a nice generator for the money

Bought the GP8000e for my ski cabin. It will run everything including well pump and hot water heater when we loose power which has become more frequent. Happy with my purchase. Decided to go with Generac since I already own a Generac generator for my primary home.

I am a female, own a home and needed a generator I could handle in an emergency. I am able to move this generator, fill it and start it with no problems. It is reasonably quiet. It runs for a significant length of time without needing a refill (+/- 6 hours). During a weeklong power outage during a tropical storm, it kept my refrigerator on, my sump pump going, some lights on and I was able to charge my cell phone. It did everything I needed.

Bought generator 2 years ago which worked on startup. I drained the gas tank and confidently awaited a time for its use. I am in NC with Hurricane Florence and brought out the generator. After filling the gas tank, checking the oil, charging the battery..... nothing. Will not crank by hand or battery. What a disappointment when it is needed most.

Our portable generator is the perfect size for our current home needs. We purchased it to run our home in emergencies. We have lost hundreds of dollars in freezer food in the past due to outages. We bought our portable Generac to make sure we can function in any kind of emergency; at home or, if we have to relocate temporarily for some reason, it can go with us. We also plan on getting a larger permanent Generac in the near future, to monitor our home all the time and run it when needed. We trust the Generac name and feel safe and protected knowing it is here.

I needed to run my entire home inn case of a Hurricane. This was the only generator gas powered to accommodate our needs. 50 amp service was more than enough, ran my entire home for almost 3 days till power was restored. I was extremely happy. I referred this model GP17500E to a friend he bought one and like me very happy thank god we didn't need it so far in 2018.

We bought our 76861 to replace our 20yr. old Coleman Powermate which still runs well.This machine will let us run more necessary things, like our well pump and furnace, and with the transfer switch, not have to dance over extension cords.I got 4 different wheels and tires for it, so now it is simple and easy to move over our yard, and in and out of the garage, looks like an open wheel modified from 1970.It started on the first pull after I put a couple of gallons of VP110 in the tank.It will only get 110 or VP SEF to eat, as you can leave it in the machine with no problems.I hooked it up to the house today, and it never seemed to notice the load.It is heavy, strong, and well made.It is well worth my money and I am very happy., with it and the 6853 transfer switch.