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Offering an even more compact frame for 2011, the Generac GP5500 portable gas-powered generator (model 5939) provides a reliable 5,500-watt power supply wherever you need it and a maximum power output of 6,875 watts. An OHV (overhead valve) engine delivers performance and power, while a sturdy steel-tube cradle protects the generator's exterior. For safe and comfortable use, the circuit-breaker outlets prevent power overloads, and the low-tone muffler makes for ultra quiet operation.
The Generac GP5500 now comes with covered outlets for added protection from the environment and rugged working conditions, plus an hour meter to help track maintenance requirements. And with its solid, never-flat wheels and ergonomic fold-down locking handle, transport and storage are quick and easy.
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Note for California residents: This model is not CARB-compliant. Units sold to California must be CARB-compliant.
A Durable Power Supply Wherever You Need It
The Generac GP5500 is an ideal portable generator to have at home, on the job site, or wherever you need power. Its compact frame--28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches (LxWxH)--is fitted with 9.5-inch solid, never-flat wheels and a fold-down handle, so it can easily accompany you wherever you go. And with its hardened steel-tube cradle, this rugged generator holds up well for frequent travel, allowing you to look forward to years of operation.
Thanks to its versatile design, this generator adds comfort and possibility to any situation. Use it to keep your family safe through unexpected blackouts, add some fun to a camping trip, or make your job faster and easier.
Powerful OHV Engine with Secure Shutdown
The Generac GP5500 is equipped with a powerful 389-cc OHV (overhead valve) engine, which features a low-oil shutdown system to prevent engine damage and keep your generator in good shape for long-term use. It also features splash lubrication and a high-performance alternator, ensuring that operation of your electrical devices is efficient and smooth.
Plus, this generator's sturdy, 7.2-gallon steel tank ensures a full 10 hours of operation at a 50-percent load, letting you relax for hours of use. And with the tank's built-in fuel gauge, you can monitor fuel levels at a glance. Generac even provides you with your first supply of oil.
Plenty of Wattage to Run a Full Range of Appliances
The Generac GP5500 supplies 5,500 output watts and 6,875 maximum watts (for start-up of devices). It has an A/C voltage of 120/240 and a frequency of 60 hertz.
For unexpected blackouts, this is enough wattage to run home appliances such as security systems, computers, and electric range tops. For construction and landscaping applications, it's enough to support devices such as trimmers, belt sanders, and circular saws. And for camping and outdoor events, it can run portable stereos, outdoor lights, and electric grills.
(Note: All appliances should be checked for actual wattage ratings.)
Safe, Quiet Operation with Overload-Protected Outlets
If security and quiet operation are important to you in a generator, then the Generac GP5500 is an ideal choice. Its 120-volt outlets are circuit-breaker protected, guarding against power overloads and allowing the generator to smoothly send power to your appliances. And the low-tone muffler means the generator runs at a comfortable noise level that easily blends into the background.
This generator is backed by a two-year limited residential warranty (one-year warranty for commercial applications).
What's in the Box
Generac GP5500-5939 GP Series 5,500-Watt 389-cc OHV Portable gas-powered generator (Non-CARB Compliant), wheel kit, handle, first oil supply, and manual.
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| Model # | GP1800 | GP3250 | GP5000 | GP5500 | GP6500 | GP6500E | GP7500 | GP7500E | GP15000E | GP17500E | |
| 49-State Model | 5981 | 5982 | 5938 | 5939 | 5940 | 5941 | 5942 | 5943 | 5734 | 5735 | |
| CSA / Carb Models | 5981-1 / NA | 5982-1 / 5983 | 5974 / 5944 | 5975 / 5945 | 5976 / 5946 | NA / NA | 5977 / NA | 5978 / NA | NA / NA | NA / NA | |
| Running watts | 1800 | 3250 | 5000 | 5500 | 6500 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 | 15000 | 17500 | |
| Starting watts | 2050 | 3750 | 6250 | 6875 | 8000 | 8000 | 9735 | 9735 | 22500 | 26250 | |
| Engine displacement | 168cc | 208cc | 389cc | 389cc | 389cc | 389cc | 420cc | 420cc | 990cc | 990cc | |
| Engine type | OHV | OHV | OHV | OHV | OHV | OHV | OHV | OHV | OHV | OHV | |
| Starting method | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Electric / Manual | Manual | Electric / Manual | Electric | Electric | |
| Battery | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Included | -- | Included | Included | Included | |
| Low oil shutdown | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Fuel tank size (gallons) | 3.5 (steel) | 3.5 (steel) | 7.2 (steel) | 7.2 (steel) | 7.2 (steel) | 7.2 (steel) | 8.0 (steel) | 8.0 (steel) | 16.0 (resin) | 16.0 (resin) | |
| Run time @ 50% load | 10.5 hours | 9.7 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours | 12 hours | 12 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours | |
| Hour meter | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Outlets | (2) 5-20R 120V | (2) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-20R Twist-Lock 120/240V | (4) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock 120/240V | (4) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock 120/240V | (4) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock 120/240V | (4) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock 120/240V | (4) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock 120/240V | (4) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock 120/240V | (2) 5-20R 120V (2) 5-20R GFCI (2) L5-30R 120V Twist-Lock (1) L14-30R 120/240V Twist-Lock (1) 14X50R 120/240V (1) 12VDC,10 Amp | (2) 5-20R 120V (2) 5-20R GFCI (2) L5-30R 120V Twist-Lock (1) L14-30R 120/240V Twist-Lock (1) 14X50R 120/240V (1) 12VDC,10 Amp | |
| Covered outlets | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Handle style | -- | Folding | Folding & locking | Folding & locking | Folding & locking | Folding & locking | Folding & locking | Folding & locking | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Wheel type | -- | 8-inch solid | 9.5-inch solid | 9.5-inch solid | 9.5-inch solid | 9.5-inch solid | 9.5-inch solid | 9.5-inch solid | 12.3-inch pneumatic | 12.3-inch pneumatic | |
| Dimensions (LxWxH, inches) | 23.5 x 18 x 18 | 23 x 22.5 x 21 | 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 | 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 | 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 | 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 | 28.75 x 26.75 x 26 | 28.75 x 26.75 x 26 | 48.5 x 31 x 39.5 | 48.5 x 31 x 39.5 | |
| Weight (pounds) | 86 | 115 | 178 | 180 | 184 | 195 | 190 | 201 | 363 | 390 | |
| Warranty, residential | 2-year, limited | 2-year, limited | 2-year, limited | 2-year, limited | 2-year, limited | 2-year, limited | 2-year, limited | 2-year, limited | 2-year, limited | 2-year, limited | |
| Warranty, commercial | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | |
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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Think twice....,
By Joe's Garage (New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Generac 5939 GP5500 6,875 Watt 389cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator (Lawn & Patio)
We bought this Generac GP5500 as part of a deal with our electrician when he installed a transfer switch in out home.
I was impressed by the solid construction of this genset and the strong build of the frame/cage. The power generated is as advertised. It is not unduly loud either, and is held down to a reasonable sound level when the windows in the house are closed and the unit is running out in the driveway. Anyway, I dutifully exercised this generator every month for a 15 minute run under load. It provided enough power to keep my essentials on in my home. I put about 5-6 oz. of fresh fuel with stabilizer in it for each run. After about 15 minutes under load, I switched off the load, and then ran it until the fuel ran out. I then turned off the fuel valve and put it back in the garage. I also changed the oil when it first hit 2.0 hours of run time. After about 5 months of owning this machine, it suddenly started spewing fuel all over the ground during the monthly maintenance run. I contacted Generac for warranty service and the referred me to a local dealer. After transporting the generator to them, they had it for about a week. They said that the float in the carburetor was stuck open due to some corrosion. They claimed that this was due to bad fuel or fuel contaminated with water, or leaving the machine idle for too long without exercise. This boggled my mind since I have been very careful to prevent just this sort of issue. They refused to even attempt to go get Generac to cover the cost of the repair and billed me $300.00. I explained to them that I followed all maintenance recommendations. The unit was kept in a dry garage without any fuel in the system between test runs. It had 2.1 total hours of run time -- all of it for monthly test runs. Essentially brand new. And yet they refused to even attempt going to Generac for warranty coverage since they explained it was a failure of maintenance by the owner. I told them my maintenance routine, but they said that and corrosion like that is simply not covered. I am extremely disappointed with this response from the local Generac dealer. It was also very expensive to repair when compared to the overall cost of the unit (nearly 50%). I suspect that the valve was stuck or was of inferior quality and that it had nothing to do with corrosion. perhaps there was a metal flake or burr in there since everything was brand new. But without filming the entire repair and taking parts to inspect them, it is impossible to know and prove what exactly was truly wrong. If I had to buy over again, I would choose a Honda. And if something goes wrong with the Generac again while I still own it, I will fix it myself instead of taking it in for warranty service. Coverage for repairs is completely at the discretion of your Generac dealer/service people and there is no way to prove that you, as the owner, followed all the proper maintenance and still encountered a part failure -- and are thus stuck with a bill. It is not worth paying $300 to clean a float value for a generator that costs about $700.00.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Generac GP5500 saved the day,
This review is from: Generac 5939 GP5500 6,875 Watt 389cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator (Lawn & Patio)
I recently purchased this Generac GP5500 Model 5939 (Not from Amazon) during an online sale from another retailer. With free shipping, the generator took about 5-7 business days to arrive. It arrived at my house on a Thursday, and we had a major wind storm/tornado come through our town on Sunday evening. Luckily I had installed the wheel/handle kit that Sunday afternoon, so when the storm hit, all I had to do was fill up the gas tank and insert the quart of oil that shipped with the unit and we were ready to go. I was truly amazed, all I did was set the choke to full, and with one pull the generator started the very first time!!! I hooked up some 120v extension cords to run the essential items in our house (2 refrigerators, 1 freezer) and another chord to the 240v outlet to power our travel trailer where our family stayed during the power outage. The storm took out our electric power for over 2 full days, and the generator ran for over 42 hours the entire time (only shutoff to refuel periodically - would run about 10 hours on a tank of gas). This thing really saved us and made a bad situation somewhat bearable. I cannot comment on long-term reliabitility, since I've only had the generator about 2 weeks, but for something right out of the box it worked very well without any hassles. Thanks Generac.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Same engine as cheapy generators that cost half as much,
This review is from: Generac 5939 GP5500 6,875 Watt 389cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator (Lawn & Patio)
I have no complaint about the generator other then the engine is made in an " unknown private overseas vender" (china??). Look at some pics, the gp5500 has the same engine found in all the cheap chinease generators that cost half as much.
I am really upset that i spent $780.00 w/tax for this generator from GENERAC! only to find out later its a cheap generator like a chicago, champion, homelite etc. I bought it because it was a generac and it was suppossed to be made in america = quality. I could have spent half the money and gotten the same product that was not hiding behind a name that used to be known for amarican quality.
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