Generac XG Series 4000 Watts Portable Generator - 5778

Comments about Generac XG Series 4000 Watts Portable Generator:

I researched MANY hours to find the perfect combination of features, capacity, (physical) size and price for a back-up generator for when bad weather strikes. I came across the Generac XG series and it seems these are their most modern and advanced portable generators series they sell today. A touch pricey BUT remember this is WELL made in the USA and you get what you pay for. Most of the cheaper brands are made in China and let's just say the quality varies tremendously.

4000 - 5000 Watts is perfect for powering most of my house since fortunately I have gas heat, gas hot water, gas cooking and gas dryer and municipal water. So my electric needs are mostly lights (all energy CFL bulbs), TV's, PC, electrical power for the gas appliances, Refrig and full size freezer and a sump pump. With a little careful monitoring I should be able to power most of these items in case of a storm outage even if for days.

Fuel use is very good and with Generac's legendary fully oil pressurized OHVI engine with oil filter in all the XG models (extremely rare for any small engine), I have no doubt about this unit's engine reliablity and longevity. I'm sure it can run for days and literally weeks if it had to AND probably last 10-20 years (or more). Perhaps the only engines that m-a-y be better are the high end Japanese generator brands but do you want to pay 2-3 times more for them?

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery came by secondary AIR freight instead of Common Carrier (much better handling with this method). Generator carton was shipped on a pallet (WOW!) to prevent even further any chance of damage. Unit arrived without a mark or dent on the carton:-) Abt took unbelievable care and precautions to insure perfect condition on delivery.

So if you are b_tching about the cost of ABT's freight for shipping large or heavy items like this, rest assured you ARE getting the very best care they can give you to insure perfect delivery. In all, one of the best internet purchase, customer service and delivery experience I have ever had!