Craftsman Briggs & Stratton Generator, 5600 Watt 10 HP —

After reading the reviews in search of a generator I decided on this one. And a good thing I did because I live in Houston and we just got nailed by Ike. I have been running this unit for 6 days now. It gets between 10 and 13 hours on a tank. I am running the Refrigerator, 7 ceiling fans, 2 oscillating fans, 1 stand up fan, any light I want on, the big screen TV, a playstation, the computor and a small window A/C with maybe 40% output. It will run the toaster oven or Microwave then goes up to 70%. It also ran my dishwasher, and washing machine but couldn't run the dryer even though it is gas. But dryers have high amp motors so I wasn't suprised. It also can run my 2HP pool pump which I have been running for a few hours a day so the pool doesn't turn into a swamp. It was a easy setup and YES it started on the first pull. I haven't used the octopus cable because I turned off my main breaker and backfed the 250V 30A output thru my 30A oven breaker, bypassing a transfer switch and let me just say it is wonderful. The only improvements I can see are that they should have put the fuel cap closer to the edge of the fuel tank and designed the oil drain to be further away from the tire. But no big deal and this item still gets 5++++ stars in my book... You will not be disappointed with this unit.

Craftsman Briggs & Stratton Generator, 5600 Watt 10 HP

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Posted on Sep 21, 2008

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5600 Watts, 8600 Starting Watts, 10-HP Briggs & Stratton® OHV Engine. Reliable, easy starting, efficient, quiet operation. 5-Gallon Fuel Tank. Runs up to 10 hours at 1/2 load on one tank of fuel. [LG_FreshStart]™ Fuel Cap keeps fuel fresh for 6 months of easy starting. StatStation™ onboard monitoring system with services alerts - Shows the generators percentage of power in use and services needs at a glance.
Brand Name	Craftsman
Product Name	Briggs & Stratton Generator, 5600 Watt 10 HP
Color:Overall Color	Red/black
Fuel System:Fuel Capacity	5 gal.
General Features:Cable Length	25 ft.
General Features:Half Load Run Time	10 hrs.
General Features:Number of 120-240V-20A Outlets	1
General Features:Outlets	5
General Features:Wheel Kit	Included
Handles:Main Type	Fold down
Handles:Total Number	1
Installation Requirements:Setup	Assembly may be required
Maintenance Agreement	Available
Model Number	07132561000
Motor-Engine:Engine Brand	Briggs & Stratton®
Motor-Engine:Horsepower	10 hp
Motor-Engine:Series	OHV
MPN	030251
Power:Type	Gasoline
Power:Volt Rating	120 volts
Power:Watt Rating	5600/8600 watts
Product Overview:General Warranty	2 year limited
Product Overview:Generator & Accessory Type	Generator
Product Overview:Item Weight	156.0 lbs.
Tags	Color:Overall Color:Red/black Fuel System:Fuel Capacity:5 gal. General Features:Cable Length:25 ft. General Features:Half Load Run Time:10 hrs. General Features:Number Of 120 240 V 20 A Outlets:1 General Features:Outlets:5 General Features:Wheel Kit:Included Handles:Main Type:Fold down Handles:Total Number:1 Installation Requirements:Setup:Assembly may be required Motor Engine:Engine Brand:Briggs & Stratton® Motor Engine:Horsepower:10 hp Motor Engine:Series:OHV Power:Type:Gasoline Power:Volt Rating:120 volts Power:Watt Rating:5600/8600 watts Product Overview:General Warranty:2 year limited Product Overview:Generator & Accessory Type:Generator Product Overview:Item Weight:156.0 lbs.