The ETQ TG72K12 8,250 Watt 13 HP 420cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator uses a 14 hp, 420 CC engine that will produce up to 8250 Watts of energy. When the power goes out you will have plenty of electricity to run a television, refrigerator, microwave oven, water heater or any other household appliance for up to 10 1/2 hours at a 50% load.
The big, powerful engine of the ETQ TG72K12 runs very quietly thanks to its oversized muffler and starting this generator up is incredibly easy thanks to its electric start feature. The auto throttle control helps the generator run efficiently because it will speed up or slow down the throttle automatically depending upon the power requirements of the appliances you are running.
Product Features and Specifications
Shipping Weight: 225 pounds
7250 running watts/8250 max watts
ETQ 13 HP 4 stroke air cooled OHV engine with low oil shut down
6.42 gallon fuel tank provides 10.5 hours of run time at 50% load
Less than 70 db
Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
The Reviews
The reviews for the ETQ 13 HP Portable Generator are very strong and the average user rating for this generator is 4.5 stars. Many reviewers are saying that this generator supplies plenty of power. One person said that they run a computer, 42 inch plasma television, furnace, refrigerator, freezer and microwave oven without any trouble whatsoever. Another person said that they run almost everything in the house except the heater with this generator. They run all of their lights, four televisions, two dish receivers, four ceiling fans and two computers.
People are saying that the electric start works great and it starts up very easily. Even if you do not use the electric starter most people are reporting that the generator starts up with one pull of the ripcord. Most reviewers also find the noise level acceptable for such a large engine that puts out so much power. All you need is a quart of oil and some gasoline and this generator is ready to go.
There were a few negative reviews from some people that had some issues but most of the issues seemed uncommon because some people may have received a defective unit and others had some parts damaged in shipping. The only negative comment that was reported even by people that gave the generator positive reviews was that the manual left a little something to be desired, some people said that it lacked clear instructions and either photos or illustrations would have been helpful as well.
Aside from the manual and a few people that had some issues the overwhelming majority of the reviews for the ETQ 13 HP Portable Generator were very positive and most of the people are extremely happy with their purchase. After researching the reviews it is very easy for us to give the ETQ TG72K12 Portable Generator a very high recommendation.