While I only have a few hours on this generator, I've owned and used a few different models from different manufacturers. This one seem to be built on customer feedback. Simple features like the included fuel filter and the gas cap retention chain made me smile, along with the charging port for the battery and beefiness of the roll cage. Like many generators, it has a plastic choke lever, which I consider bad design. Its not a matter of if it will break, its when. There is plenty of torque on that lever. The included wheels aren't up to the quality of the rest of the product. They look and feel like they belong on a kids toy. I replaced them immediately with a better quality wheel w/ metal hubs and bearings. Otherwise, good product.

Generator was purchased during the Northeast's infamous "end of August 2011 storm" and provided excellent whole house emergency power throughout that week long period, and the subsequent week long storm emergency the following October. The only complaint is that the fuel turn-off valve knob broke off when turned off. Aside from the inconvenience of transporting it back to the dealer, the problem was quickly rectified under guarantee and with out question.

During the recent late October heavy snow fall and subsequent weeklong power outage our generator easily powered two deep freezers, refrigerator, and oil fired furnace. This allowed us to stay warm and fed in our home. The generator started everytime without fail and with little effort. We are in the process of installing a transfer switch for future ease of use. We strongly recommend this high quality generator for use as a home backup power supply.

Just bought gp6500. Didn't take long to set up. The power came back on before the generator was ready but I did shut power back off and tried the generator for backup power and it worked just great. I will have to do a follow up review the next time the power goes off. I have worked in the industrial industry for forty years so I know that Generac can be trusted. I'm sure I will have this generator for many years.

I admit we purchased this generator during a disaster. We first purchased a Troy Built. After getting it home I found that the frame and motor housing was busted and the unit was unusable. We found this Generac and while it was 500w less and did not have electric start, it was easy to set up and get started. Am very satisfied and have recommended it to others.

I really think you did a good job designing this product. The Maintenance will be quite easy based on how it;s designed. I really like that the Oil Filter, & Air Filters are VERY EASY to access. Changing Oil with the attached discharge hose will be Easy & Clean. That being said, I really don't understand what you provide such useless Documentation. The assembly details are so Tiny I had to use a Mangnifier to be able to see them. Additionally the Hardware defined in many locations was not the Hardware required. It's really no n=more expensive to provide GOOD Documentation than it is to provide Poor Documentation. Additionally, I was missing Hardware, and had other Hardware that was not used. The instructions are Vague & unclear for anyone who has not assembled oner of these already. That part really needs to be rewriten!

I wasn't sure what generator to buy, but the many positive reviews of the GP7500E helped sway my decision. Everything is checking out so far: it was easy to assemble and it started right up using the electric start. I'm looking into installing a manual transfer switch next. I'm a little concerned about keeping the generator maintained and ready to go if I won't need it for years to come.

Generator was delivered on time and I was able to assemble it by myself in spite of it's 400lbs with little trouble. Generator started right up and ran very smoothly. My only complaint was that the bracket that holds the 50 amp cable in does not fit the Generac cable. Without holding the cable in, it will vibrate out. I removed the bracket and was able to secure the plug with cable ties. An easy fix but one that shouldn't have to be done considering how well the rest of the machine is constructed.

I always do a major investigation before i purchase anything expensive.Sometimes it takes me weeks.I read everything including reviews.Finally after days of asking questions and reading many reviews i felt the Genarac GP6500 was right for me.I was right.Assembly was easy and took about 15 mins.Filled it with the oil that was provided and it started in two pulls.The unit was powerful enough to power up my whole house except the clothes dryer and electric oven.No more freezing in the winter or sitting in the dark.It is relativley quit and ran about 10 hrs on a tank of gas.I am very satisfied with my purchase and you can't beat the quality of Genarac.

OK LET ME START OUT WITH MY DISCLAIMER, I JUST GOT THIS AND RAN IT FOR A LITTLE WHILE AFTER SETTING IT UP SO I CANT SAY MUCH ON THE LONG HAUL. FIRST IF YOU BUY THIS BEAST, DRIVE DOWN TO HARBOR FREIGHT AND PICK UP A CHEAP SHOP CRANE, I PAID $129 FOR MINE. THE UNIT HAS A LIFTING EYE ON TOP AND WITH THE SHOP CRANE I CAN EASILY PUT IT IN MY TRUCK OR ON A TRAILER. AND I ALSO LET IT HANG WHILE I INSTALLED THE WHEEL KIT AND FOOT. THIS THING IS PUT TOGETHER NICELY AND ALSO COMES WITH THE MAINTENANCE KIT FOR YOUR NEXT AIRFILTER AND OILFILTER CHANGE AND THE INITIAL OIL IS INCLUDED ALONG WITH CHARGING CABLES FOR THE BATTERY. I BOUGHT THIS AS A BACK UP FOR MY HOME HOWEVER IF ANY FRIENDS OR RELATIVES NEED IT AFTER MY POWER IS BACK ON IT WILL BE OFF TO THERE HOUSE. MY HOME HAS A WELL PUMP, ELECTRIC RANGE, HOT WATER, SEWAGE EJECTION PUMP, ETC, ITS ALL ELECTRIC, SO IF THE POWER GOES OUT WE HAVE NOTHING.