Features:

• 5,250-watt portable generator delivers up to 13.2 hours of run time
• Brushless alternator for clean, consistent power
• Easy recoil starter with the compression release feature
• Includes portability kit with 9-inch wheels

Editorial Review:

The Porter Cable 5,250-watt 10 HP portable power generator delivers up to 13.2 hours of run time at half load and 8 hours at full load with its 7-gallon gas tank. It's powered by a 10 HP Briggs & Stratton GenPower OHV engine with a brushless alternator to deliver clean, consistent power. Compression release provides easy recoil starting, and the included 9-inch wheels and handle make this generator portable. It produce just 76 decibels of sound and has a surge capacity of 6,500 watts. Porter Cable backs its generator with a 1-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

Works fine... start very easily.:

Bought this generator in 2004 after Hurricane Isabel primarily to provide some power to the house in the event of long power outages: and occasionaly for site work at some mountain property. Have used it maybe two dozen times.
Am always surprised how easy this is to start. One or two easy pulls and its running. Just be sure its on reasonably level ground as it has an "low oil" shut-off mechanism that's rather sensitive. I've also been very careful to roll it out of the garage every month or so for a... more info

Great for the occassional power outage:

I've had nothing but success with this unit. I've used it a half dozen times over the last year or so and it's more than met my expectations: 1) starts easily, 2)gives out plently of juice for the fridge, tv, satellite box and some lights and 3) doesn't sound like a jet engine parked outside the front door. Can't speak to its effectiveness on a jobsite, but it works fine when the power goes out and for the occassional outdoor party when I've needed power for appliances and compressors away from the house.

Not a great deal.:

Got this generator last year the morning after Katrina hit out area and the power was out. Bought it mostly because there wasn't much to choose from at Home Depot and for the Porter Cable name.
Most generators this size & wattage usually come with a 30A generator extension cord included. Have had not problems with it. I just think there are better deals on generators with more features for the money.

Waste of money:

Not sure if mine is a factory defect or if it's just under powered. It can't run a small 2.5 hp compressor and skill saw at the same time. This isn't a problem for other generators over 5000 watts. I'm bringing it in to the dealer tomorrow to see if it's a defect. Very disappointed

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