The best gas generators with a power of 5 - 7 kW

One of the main features of a Hyundai gasoline generator is its proprietary engine. It uses a 4-stroke IC390 engine with a volume of 390 cm³ and a power of 13 hp. This “workhorse” has proven itself in practice and should ensure stable operation under heavy loads (nominally up to 5 kW and peak up to 5.5 kW) and different ambient temperatures.

It is important that the Hyundai HHY7050FE supports the Easy Start function, which indicates the presence of an electric starter. With it, just turning the key to start the engine is enough, which is the main difference compared to the related version HHY7050F with only manual start and a slightly more powerful engine.

The generator was equipped with a capacious 25-liter tank. Plus, the engine itself is not “gluttonous”: at half load it should consume up to 1.6 liters of gasoline per hour of operation. Accordingly, in such an operating scenario, refueling will be required less than once every 15 hours, which is an excellent indicator when used as a backup power source. Plus, the engineers also did not forget about the fuel level indication.

Thanks to the presence of the AVR system, the generator is able to automatically regulate the output voltage, which is important for sensitive “consumers”, including equipment with electric motors. Directly for connecting various devices, there are two 230 V sockets - a standard 16 A and a power 32 A (suitable for “connecting” with a distribution panel or powerful equipment). Nearby there is also a control panel with a small display and 12 V terminals for charging batteries.

Among the practical little things, it is worth highlighting the wheels, which will definitely come in handy when transporting a device weighing 90+ kg.

Hyundai HHY7050FE is a good 5 kW gas generator with an attractive price-quality ratio.

Power outages in the private sector are, unfortunately, not uncommon. The source of backup power for a country house will be an electric generator from the Daewoo brand () under the name GDA 7500E Master.

The unit produces electricity at a rated power level of 6 kW. This is enough to cover the electricity needs of the lion's share of consumers in an average-sized house. The generator will allow you to organize the operation of a refrigerator (), a water heater (), one or two electric stove burners (), a TV () and a computer () in one sitting. At its peak, the output power reaches 6.5 kW.

In half-power mode, the model “eats” about 1.67 liters of gasoline per hour. A full tank of fuel is enough for approximately 18 hours of continuous operation of the generator. The display system reports the level of gasoline in the tank. The main parameters of the power plant are displayed on a 3-in-1 display (voltage, frequency, number of engine hours worked).

The Daewoo GDA 7500E Master is equipped with an auto-voltage regulator (AVR), which maintains stable parameters of the generated electricity, thereby preventing voltage and current surges. The model is assembled on a high-strength metal frame with overall dimensions of 680x520x540 mm. Wheels come to the rescue when transporting the device. Having no serious disadvantages, the gas generator is ideal as a backup power source for private households.

The mini-power station produced by Konner&Sohnen supports operation on both gasoline and gas. This feature expands the scope of use and adds versatility. The model can be used both with a portable gas cylinder and with stationary containers (gas holders), and everything necessary for connection (hose with reducer and zero pressure regulator) is included in the package.

Note that the use of Konner&Sohnen KS 7000E G with “blue fuel” increases the engine’s service life, reduces emissions into the atmosphere and provides the user with more economical operation (gas is cheaper than gasoline).

When used as a gas generator, the device is clearly not wasteful. So, at a load of 50%, fuel consumption will be 1.47 l/h, which can be considered a good indicator in its category of devices. And together with a capacious 25-liter tank, the user can count on long work without refueling - an average of 17 hours.

An electric starter with a key to start the engine, an informative display with an hour meter, and a fuel level indicator are designed to increase convenience.

The model is designed for a load of 5 kW (with a short-term increase to 5.5 kW). In practice, this should be enough to power all the critical equipment of a private home (boiler, pump, heating, refrigerator, LED lighting) or a small commercial facility (office, store, etc.). There is also an AVR auto-regulator, which eliminates strong voltage fluctuations and unwanted loads for electrical appliances.

Two sockets with different current strengths (16 and 32 A) and 12 V terminals will help you connect various “consumers” - especially for car electronics or charging batteries.

If you are interested in a generator in the Dual Fuel category, then the Konner&Sohnen KS 7000E G is definitely worth a closer look. And if you only need to work on gasoline, then there is a related version on sale - KS 7000E, which will cost a little less to buy, but will be more expensive to operate.

The mobile power station of the Japanese “breed” Matari MX7000E-ATS will serve as a backup power source for a country house, a small office with low-power consumers or a construction site.

The model carries on board a home-grown four-stroke engine M188F with a volume of 389 “cubes”, which is driven by an electric starter and is capable of producing up to 5.5 kW of electricity in maximum performance mode. The rated power of the unit, with a view to long-term uninterrupted operation, is exactly 5 kW. Gasoline is used as fuel for the generator. Fully filling a 25-liter tank with fuel provides almost 14 hours of continuous operation of the power plant.

The unit is assembled in a housing with overall dimensions of 825x530x560 mm and placed on transport wheels for ease of movement. On its control panel you can see two 220 V sockets (regular 16 A and power 32 A), a 12 V DC output, and an information screen. In order not to miss the maintenance period of the components, the generator was equipped with an hour meter.

The crowning feature of the Matari MX7000E-ATS is the ATS reserve entry system. It monitors the presence of voltage in the power supply network and, if it is absent, sends a control signal to start the generator. This system can be paired with an uninterruptible power supply, which provides backup power to consumers until the gasoline power plant is fully started. Those. There is no need to interfere with the operation of the unit; the main thing is to add fuel to its tank in a timely manner. Additional advantages of the model include an automatic voltage regulator and starting the engine from the key (without tedious “physical training”).

The single-phase gas generator of the UNIPOWER brand is notable for the presence of an additional electronic unit - an inverter. It provides an output current without voltage fluctuations with the so-called correct sine wave, so important for refrigerators, gas boilers and other sensitive equipment.

The inverter made it possible to make UNIPOWER H6250iE significantly more compact (590x390x545 mm) and lighter (40 kg) than traditional analogs. And the 4-stroke H225i-3 engine provided here will be more economical in fuel consumption, adjusting power based on current needs. So, when the model operates at 100% of the rated load (5 kW), the gasoline consumption will be 2.9 l/h, which is lower than competitors without an inverter.

Another feature of the generator is the presence of a soundproof casing. It makes the device quieter (at a distance of 7 meters the noise level does not exceed 69 dB) and provides additional protection from various external factors. Thus, the internal components of a mini-power plant are better able to withstand dust, moisture and water, shock and other mechanical impacts.

Transport wheels, a rotary electric starter (complements the usual manual cable that spins the flywheel) and an informative display with an hour meter are also designed to increase ease of use.

“On board” the generator there are two 230 V sockets (regular and power) and a cigarette lighter, which simplifies the power supply of various automotive devices and accessories. The set of output interfaces is complemented by a USB port - useful for charging a smartphone and other mobile gadgets.

To make the body more compact, engineers equipped the model with a small capacity tank (11 liters). At 100% load, fuel reserves will have to be replenished every 4 hours. Also among the disadvantages is the high cost, but this is a characteristic feature of all inverter generators and a justified additional payment for the main advantages of the UNIPOWER H6250iE - stable current, overall reliability, compactness, and efficiency.