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Briggs & Stratton 5000W / 6500W QuietPower™ Series Inverter Generator

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Briggs & Stratton 5000W / 6500W QuietPower™ Series Inverter Generator
$1,999.99

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Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton

Briggs & Stratton 5000W / 6500W QuietPower™ Series Inverter Generator

$1,999.99

Product Details

  • Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower™ Series Inverter Generator is designed to give you quiet confidence during power outages

  • Power Output: 6500W Starting, 5000W Running

  • Powered by 306cc highly-efficient integrated engine/alternator which provides 14 hours of run time at 25% load and features low-oil shutdown

  • QPT Inverter technology produces power that's 60% quieter than standard generators while delivering consistent power for essential appliances and sensitive electronics

  • Compact and lightweight design makes it the perfect power backup solution when you are on the move

  • Powers a wide variety of electronics and devices at the same time with 120A-20A outlets (4), USB outlets (2) and a 120V-240V locking outlet

  • Suitcase-style telescopic handle makes it easy to move the generator around your garage and property

Part Number 030735
Assembled Depth (cm) 63.50 cm
Assembled Depth (ft) 2.08 ft
Assembled Depth (in) 25 in
Assembled Height (cm) 53.30 cm
Assembled Height (ft) 1.75 ft
Assembled Height (in) 20.98 in
Assembled Weight (kg) 58.20 kg
Assembled Weight (lb) 128.3 lb
Assembled Width (cm) 53.30 cm
Assembled Width (in) 20.98 in
Assembled Width (mm) 533.00 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal) 5.0 gal (US)
Fuel Tank Capacity (l) 19.00 l
Generator Start Type Recoil
Generator Type Inverter
Half Load Run Time (h) 7 h
Noise Level (dB) 66 dB
Number of 120V Outlets 4
Number of 240V Outlets 1
Package Depth (cm) 70.40 cm
Package Depth (in) 27.72 in
Package Height (cm) 56.60 cm
Package Height (in) 22.28 in
Package Weight (kg) 58.20 kg
Package Weight (lb) 128.31 lb
Package Width (cm) 58.90 cm
Package Width (in) 23.19 in
Product Model Number 030735
Starting Watts (W) 6500 W
Wheels Diameter (cm) 20 1/4 cm
Wheels Diameter (in) 8 in
Warranty
  • This product carries a 2 year repair only warranty redeemable at any Canadian Tire store.
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  • Shipping fee is based on size and weight of products and distance from address to store
  • Same-Day Delivery costs $9.99 per order
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Overall Rating

3.3
11 out of 19 (58%) reviewers recommend this product

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    1 to 5 of 23 Reviews
    1 – 5 of 23 Reviews

    Invertor

    2 years ago
    Reliable and pretty quiet. It was a great deal .We used it on trip to Spokane Indian days on labour day weekend and it ran Ac in motor home without blowing breakers
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    Can't even start a 1400 watt blower..

    3 years ago
    We purchased this unit for use at events. The first time it was used it had a fairly modest load and worked fine. The second time is when things went sideways. We had this "5000 Watt" generator setup to run 2x 12 amp blowers for bouncy castles. Yes these blowers have quite a startup load as they are 2HP. Well.. this generator could not even start a single blower. The overload light came on (as expected) but the generators surge capacity was not enough to hold the overload for the blower to start up. Here's the kicker, we had a small 2100 watt generator that was able to start the same blower without issue. Same thing the overload light lit for about 4-5 seconds and then came off and it ran perfectly for the entire event (7 hours). We also had a EU3000, and a EF3000 at this event (also inverter generators) all running the same blowers at various locations without issue. So the overview of this review is: B&S 6500 Watt (5000 running) Inverter generator CANNOT start a 12 amp blower. 2100 Watt (1800 running) Inverter generator CAN start a 12 amp blower. (It won't let me post brand names but this was a budget generator) Super disappointed in Briggs & Stratton. Don't waste your money. Additionally, I find this generator to be quite loud if loaded more than 10-20%, and it rattles and shakes when at idle. I thought maybe we got a defective unit, but after reading other reviews I think this is just a poor product.

    No, I do not recommend this product.

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    Awesome unit

    4 years ago
    It’s been awesome- powers our 44ft fifth wheel, A/C and microwave no problem. Put in the oil provided and ran for 5 hour break in. Did an oil change after the break in and it hasn’t missed a beat so far! Bad reviews seem to be more based off user error than reflective of the quality of the generator.

    Yes, I recommend this product.

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    Returned to store

    4 years ago
    Packaging great First time starting 4 pulls Ran for 10 min 120 GFI plugs both Kick out under heavier loads To run heavy load I have to use 220 locking 4 pin connector … try to find an adapter. With adapter in hand to see if it would run my air conditioner on trailer I tried to start inverter. Handle on pull start let go of starter rope.. almost broke hand hitting a wall on its release.. Starter rope was sucked into unit.. Attempted to access rope in unit to re- tie to handle..wow impossible to get to recoil unit.. If pull cord ever breaks on unit return to dealer for repair.. Also note a small person will not be able to pull start this unit. I returned unit to Canadian tire and refused a replacement .

    No, I do not recommend this product.

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    Silver Star review

    4 years ago
    The generator is what I expected. Electric start would make it more user friendly. The price reflects the absence of the electric start in relation to the competition with similar wattage.
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    Questions

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    Q: confused by bonded neutral when hooking up to transfer switch, my electrician says it has to be an open neutral, briggs says this is transfer switch ready.has anyone hooked this up to a transfer switch?

    4 years ago
    3 Answers
    • A: This model has a bonded neutral and is designed for home backup. There should be no issues connecting the 240V twist-lock outlet to a transfer switch. Have an electrician install the transfer switch.

      4 years ago
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    Q: I purchased a q6500 Briggs Stratton and it surges every time I turn air conditioning in the tv. What can I do about it?

    3 years ago
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    • A: I’m not sure about the TV but the AC would put a considerable load on the generator all at once, creating a normal chug while it adjusts. Sometimes we unplug other large appliances first before turning on something like AC. Hope that helps. 

      3 years ago
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    Q: What plug fits the 120/240 volt twist-lock outlet? It does not look like the standard 4 blade twist-lock plug!

    5 years ago
    1 Answer
    • A: Standard NEMA L14-30 plug.

      5 years ago
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    Q: My well pump manufacturer says I have a ¾ HP 2 wire motor on this pump and the motor has an electronic Biac Start Switch within the motor. Inverter style generators can cause issues with this electronic switch. Is the Q6500 compatible with my pump?

    5 years ago
    1 Answer
    • A: Unfortunately it is not compatible.

      5 years ago
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    Q: Bonjour combien d'ampere la prise 240V su la generatrice QuietPower numéro 055-0265-0? Merci

    5 years ago
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    • A: 20.8 Amp

      5 years ago
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    Q: Génératrice à onduleur de série Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower #055-0265-0 Quel est le poids en lbs ?

    6 years ago
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    • A: 128.3 livres

      6 years ago
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    Q: does this inverter actually have split phase ie 204/120v output for transfer switches.

    6 years ago
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    • A: The 120/240 Volt AC is actually designed for home backup through a transfer switch.

      5 years ago
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    Q: Can it be retrofitted to run on Propane?

    6 years ago
    1 Answer
    • A: No, it cannot.

      6 years ago
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    Q: Does this model have Bluetooth and the app that goes with it 

    6 years ago
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    • A: The Q6500 inverter (055-0265) does not have the Bluetooth feature.

      6 years ago
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    Q: How much does it weigh 

    6 years ago
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    • A: This unit weighs 128 lbs.

      6 years ago
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