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Troy-Bilt XP 7000 30477

Approximate retail price:

$900

Summary: This Troy-Bilt portable generator is gasoline-powered and is rated for 7,000 watts. It has:
• electric start
• fuel shutoff
• low-oil shutoff
• 5 power outlets

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Type: Portable generators

Specs
Claimed output (watts) Maximum wattage for continuous operation, as per the manufacturer. Claimed output (watts)	7000
Fuel type Gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, or (stationary models only) natural gas. Fuel type	Gasoline
Weight (lbs.) The generator’s weight, to the nearest pound, when fully fueled. (Propane tanks are separate, and natural-gas models are fueled externally.) Weight for stationary models, which stay where installed, is "NA," for not applicable. Weight (lbs.)	270
Fuel shutoff Lets you draw gas from the fuel system to keep it from leaking, or from fouling parts if it degrades during storage. Fuel shutoff	Yes
Low-oil shutoff Turns off the engine if the oil level is low, preventing damage. Low-oil shutoff	Yes
Electric start Lets you start the engine with a switch or pushbutton rather than a pull cord. Electric start	Yes
Fuel gauge Indicates how much fuel is in a portable generator's tank. Fuel gauge	Yes
Hour meter An indicator of how long you have run the generator since your last oil change, helpful for scheduling maintenance. Hour meter	Yes
Low-oil shutoff has indicator light When the generator has shut off due to low oil, indicates why. Low-oil shutoff has indicator light	No
Electric-start battery included Only some generators with this feature include the necessary battery, which must otherwise be purchased separately (about $50). Electric-start battery included	Yes
Wheels Whether wheels (portable generators only) come standard with the unit or must be purchased separately (about $150). Wheels	Standard
Fuel capacity For portable units, how many gallons of gasoline or diesel fuel the tank can hold. Tanks for propane-powered portables are the 20-lb. size. Stationary models are fueled externally from a fixed propane or natural-gas tank. Fuel capacity	8.5
No. of power outlets How many appliances you can plug directly into the generator (portable units only). We strongly recommend you use a transfer switch for long-term needs. No. of power outlets	5

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