The Generac GP8000E is a large portable gasoline generator intended primarily for emergency home backup, construction/worksite use, and recreational applications. It is an 8,000-watt continuous / 10,000-watt starting-watt generator with electric start.
This unit has been garage kept and has between 5 and 10 hours of runtime, mostly running it for a few minutes several times a year as recommended.
Extas include a GENShed $189 (see photos) and a 10ft Nema 14-30 Generator cord ($40).
Key specifications
Continuous output 8,000 W
Starting/surge output 10,000 W
Voltage 120/240 V
Frequency 60 Hz
Engine 420 cc OHV gasoline
Starting Electric + recoil backup
Fuel tank 7.9 gal
Runtime at 50% load roughly 10–12 hours, depending on version
AVR Yes — automatic voltage regulation
CO protection COsense on current versions
Low-oil shutdown Yes
Weight about 198–207 lb
Wheels 9.5" never-flat