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Size: 4000 Watt
The Sportsman Propane 4000 Watt Portable Generator can power common household appliances and power tools. It is equipped with two -120 volt outlets and a 12 volt DC outlet for battery charging. A generator of this size is ideal for small camping or tailgating parties or to have on hand in case you need some temporary power in an emergency situation. It has a 7HP 4-Stroke OHV Recoil Start engine. Its affordable but well thought out with full featured options such as Automatic Low Oil Shutdown and Automatic Voltage Regulator. It boasts an engine run time of 10 hours at 50% on a common 20Lb (gas grill type) cylinder (LPG cylinder not included). A 5 foot propane fuel hose with a regulator is included for your added convenience. The engine is surprisingly quiet; it runs at less than 68 Db. This is a great generator for anyone who needs affordable power. Propane has several distinct advantages over gasoline generators. Propane burns cleaner than gas engines. Carbon monoxide emissions run up to 40% lower. Propane will not degrade, so you can keep several propane tanks on hand for emergencies and store them for an unlimited amount of time. Since this generator runs on propane you never have to worry about the fuel going bad or having the carburetor getting fouled due to degenerated gasoline - a common problem with gasoline powered small engines.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
59 of 62 people found the following review helpful
By M. McEnery
Size Name:4000 Watt|Amazon Verified Purchase
We purchased this generator to power a sump pump at a building that has no electricity. Having a generator that runs on propane allows it to run for much longer than typical gas generators. Cost of operation is about the same as gas generators as best as we can tell.
The only problem experienced to date is we have had difficulty getting it started. We changed the spark plug and that has helped somewhat, but we still have to use ether to get it started most of the time. We are waiting on Buffalo Tools to get us the local service repair shop so we can bring it in for warranty repair. Unit is just 2 weeks old.
The only problem experienced to date is we have had difficulty getting it started. We changed the spark plug and that has helped somewhat, but we still have to use ether to get it started most of the time. We are waiting on Buffalo Tools to get us the local service repair shop so we can bring it in for warranty repair. Unit is just 2 weeks old.
44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By kbuck
Size Name:4000 Watt|Amazon Verified Purchase
Received generator two days after I ordered. Very fast shipping! Unpacked it, put in the oil, hooked up the propane, choked the carburetor, and pulled three times before I remembered to turn the valve on the gas tank. Fired right off the first time after that. Subsequent starts were just as easy. One pull only. It ran my saws and drills with no problems. I hope it lasts, because the engine manufacturer is unknown to me, and I know nothing about the valves, bearings, etc. So far, though, it has been a really sweet little generator.
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:4000 Watt
It was delivered, took it out the box, added 20 oz 10W-30 as required, hooked up LPG tank and that baby fired up on the 3rd pull. Then I plugged in a "kill-a-watt" meter and read about 125vac @ 63hz.... this is good for me, because I would rather have slightly more voltage/power rather than not enough.
Then I plugged in a full-size refrigerator and ran for 1 hour while using a 1/2 inch 7amp drill & recipricating saw. Handled all loads like a warrior.
As far as portability, I simply sat my generator onto a mover's dolly so I can roll it around most of the time & only have to lift when putting on my trailer.
BE CAREFUL, the choke lever is plastic and VERY FRAGILE !!! Keep that in mind whenever you get ready to toggle between choke & run. I bought this generator to be prepared for this year's Hurricane season, but I will use it often since it is so easy to operate & maintain. Oh yea, I got mine from Home Depot for same price but who cares, its absolute Great Generator in my opinion no matter where it came from!!!
Then I plugged in a full-size refrigerator and ran for 1 hour while using a 1/2 inch 7amp drill & recipricating saw. Handled all loads like a warrior.
As far as portability, I simply sat my generator onto a mover's dolly so I can roll it around most of the time & only have to lift when putting on my trailer.
BE CAREFUL, the choke lever is plastic and VERY FRAGILE !!! Keep that in mind whenever you get ready to toggle between choke & run. I bought this generator to be prepared for this year's Hurricane season, but I will use it often since it is so easy to operate & maintain. Oh yea, I got mine from Home Depot for same price but who cares, its absolute Great Generator in my opinion no matter where it came from!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
I love this Generator. This is the second one like this that I have bought. With all gasoline having ethanol in it, all those give me problems needing carbourator work but this... Read more
Published 9 hours ago by Robert L Coker
4.0 out of 5 stars
so far so good
Got my genny in an hour ago and after reading alot of the horror reviews i was thinking it was going to arrive in pieces and not work, well ups did not maul it and it came out of... Read more
Published 18 days ago by jerryg
5.0 out of 5 stars
It worked on the first try
I bought this Sportsman generator in November 2012. Did not have the chance to run it until recently. Filled with oil and connected the propane, fired up the first time. Read more
Published 22 days ago by A. Bhoy
5.0 out of 5 stars
STARTED WITH ONE PULL DAY OF BLIZZARD
I ordered this generator the night before the big blizzard in Jan 2013 and it arrived oduring the storm. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paul A.
1.0 out of 5 stars
paid for it two months ago and still dont have it.
apparently if you buy this from Amazon and there is something wrong with it, you have to deal with the manufacture, I returned the defective generator a month ago and still dont... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sigs3
4.0 out of 5 stars
difficult for whole house
It would have been nice if unit had a 4 prong 220 volt out let for whole house hook up instead of two 110 volt outlets. Unit started right up and runs well.
Published 1 month ago by James Brinker
4.0 out of 5 stars
We are now ready for Super Storm Sandy Part TWO
We hope we don't need it, but we are ready this time. We can plug in and recharge out computers also.
Published 2 months ago by Marianne Debrizzo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Third day without power and I love this thing!
Works great. I was frustrated at first because it would not crank. My oil level was well within the "good" range on the dip stick but it was not enough to satisfy the oil... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Robert L. Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars
All gens should be lp fuel the best
Haven't had a chance to give much use yet can say easy set up out of box starts every time no more than 3 pulls once fuel is primed 1 pull quiet handles 5 th wheel load a/c... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rudy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unreliable with Terrible Customer Service
I initially was very pleased with this purchase; it worked well to help me build a cabin for two months. Then, for still unclear reasons, it stopped generating electricity. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David A. Kregenow
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