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    040445

    This Briggs and Stratton generator is Natural gas or propane-powered and is rated for NG 7200 LPG 8000 watts. It has:

    • electric start
    • fuel shutoff
    • low-oil shutoff

    It requires professional installation. Includes a transfer switch.

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    Description

    This Briggs and Stratton generator is Natural gas or propane-powered and is rated for NG 7200 LPG 8000 watts. It has:

    • electric start
    • fuel shutoff
    • low-oil shutoff

    It requires professional installation. Includes a transfer switch.

    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

    What goes into the Overall Score?

    Ratings

    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    Power delivery
     /  5
    Power quality
     /  5
    Noise
     /  5
    Ease of use
     /  5
    Run time range (hrs.)
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    POWER DELIVERY: Delivered more than enough wattage to power our test appliances and handled surges very well. POWER QUALITY: Provided somewhat uneven power with notably lower voltage under heavy loads. NOISE: Fairly noisy from a distance of 23 feet.

    About

    The Briggs & Stratton 040445 is part of the Generators test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Home Standby Generators models like the 040445 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

    Power delivery: How much wattage models delivered and how well they handled surges in power demand over various loads.

    Power quality: A generator's ability to deliver power smoothly, with consistent voltage.

    Noise: Measured at 23 and 50 feet from the generator. We recommend hearing protection for standing close by the unit while it's running.

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