There is no voltmeter on the generator to indicate the generator is running at the correct speed to make the rated voltages. The generator is way too loud! It is so loud two people can't understand a word being said if you are very close to it. Muffler seems to be too small for the noise produced. The 50 amp receptacle is on the bottom of the control box. This is a bad place to be because the male plug for it tries to vibrate out. The little wire thingy that is supposed to hold the plug in is a joke because it doesn't fit any plugs I've seen. It needs a re-design.

This is the third Generac I have owned and it is the very best. The electric start is wonderful and all the features can't be beat.Glad to see solid tires no more flat tires. Very reliable and the heavy duty chord that comes with it it is very handy.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first generator. The delivery was fast and efficient. They even have a number you can call to find out your two hour window. It came packaged nicely in a box but it is very heavy. I love all of the features! It’s portable, comes with the plug in battery charger, foldable handle and push button start. I’m so happy I can finally feel at ease this winter season as we lose power frequently! I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a generator!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] In the brief time we’ve had the GP 8000E, it has worked flawlessly. The unit arrives well packaged and protected and mostly assembled. I had to install the wheels, handle, battery cables and fill it with oil (included). A layperson could easily do this but it helps to have a partner to lift the unit to put the wheels on. The machine fired right up with both the electric start and pull cord and worked as advertised. For my application, there are plenty of power outputs and it’s easy to understand the control panel. The machine seems very well built and there aren’t any obvious quality shortcuts. I haven’t had a chance to plug in the battery charger but that’s a nice touch so you don’t have to buy a separate battery tender. Competitive price, well-built unit, intuitive controls – what more could you ask for?

This has been a great unit right out of the box. Easy to assemble, simple easy to read starting and usage instructions, portable and enough power to maintain my home in a safe and functional state during a power outage. Easy electric start for my wife if I am away on business. Great generator, bought 2 more for my children's homes.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The unit was package very well and sturdy in the box. This is my fisrt time assembly a generator and this one was pretty easy. It only took about 45 minutes. I test this unit for about 4 hours for a total of five days. It is not as loyd as I thought it would be. No problem hooking up my cords. It has a twist adapter which is a plus. It also show how long you have for power. Lastly, I finally took this to a tailgating event. This works so well. Everything worked so well.

This generator is an excellent choice for backup electricity, once outages take place. I live in Florida, home of the hurricanes and when the power is gone, homes inside become 88-92 degrees warm. After this last hurricane, I said no more ... so decided to invest in not only a generator but the top free standing generator I could buy. This "Bear" as I call it ... can power the following just off the 50 amp take; 4 ton a/c, two refrigerators, microwave, TV, all lighting in the home, garage door openers. I can turn on the stove as long as the a/c unit is off. Oh ... and I supply my neighbor with a 30 amp outlet for his refrigerator and fans. The "Bear" doesn't even flinch. Two neighbors have already come by and have asked me for information on where I purchased "The Bear". There is one set back I found when assembling the electrical connections. The 50 amp receptacle located underneath the electrical panel on the generator is placed with the ground connection located at "9-o'clock". So, in order for your plug to function correctly and capable of using the safety metal pin in case of disengagement, you must use a "50 amp round male plug". Only way you can keep the proper alignment. Otherwise, by using the common 50 amp plug, the cord will be laying off to the side of the muffler where it becomes very, very hot for obvious reasons. I did not find any information as to the set up or 50 amp plugs to be used while assembling. Otherwise, this is a great generator and I am very proud of my "Made in U.S.A." product. "Quality you can see, quality you can test … because it is quality at its best".

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great quality industrial generator. This generator will power our 3 freezers, 2 refrigerators, sump pump, TV's, computers and then some. It's quiet. The handles make it easy to move, even I can move it myself. The self grounding feature is nice. Very fuel efficient. I like that it has a carbon monoxide safety feature. It has a fuel gauge so you can easily tell how much fuel is left. Very easy to use electric start. GFCI outlets with LED indicators are a nice feature. I like that it's made in Wisconsin. I would definitely recommend this generator.

I bought this generator on the recommendation of a friend who has this same one and from all of the positive reviews that I have seen online.Upon receiving the generator,the only thing that I had to do was (easily) install the wheels and handle,connect the battery and fill the oil(included) and gas.It started right up.I really like the electric start feature,my wife will be able to start it if I'm not home.I haven't had to use it yet in a power outage but now I'm ready.

Dealer was great (electric generator direct). i would have given this item 5 stars but pull cord did not work correctly after 5 to 6 pulls . i had to get it fixed (for free) but little bit of a pain ,but runs all that i need to run ,best part is its on wheels so i can take it any where .