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Rapid Start 6875 / 5500 -Watt Single fuel Portable Generator

Ratings & Reviews for Generac Rapid Start 6875 / 5500 -Watt Single fuel Portable Generator

4.4
223
Review
 4.4 out of 5
223 Reviews


90% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The generator provides ample power to run essential home appliances and electronics during power outages. It is easy to start, durable, and fuel-efficient, with a portable design that makes it easy to position as needed. However, some users found it to be quite loud, and the fuel gauge may discolor over time.

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223 Customer Reviews

Used once won't start

Would Not Recommend

Purchased this generator and yes it was easy to set up and it started right up used it once went to start it for it's second use and it will run for a split second and then shut off changed fuel filters,spark plug and changed the oil but still will not start or run it's not even a year old maybe has 20 hrs on it

September 12, 2018

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Good price,easy to start,easy to maintain

Would Recommend

Very easy to start,looks great. Very satisfied with product.

September 11, 2018

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MarketingSeptember 12, 2018

Nice Generator

Would Recommend

So far so good, bought for NC hurricane season. Amazed with the ease of starting. Out of the box, added oil and maybe 12 oz. of gas ( thats all I had at the time) pulled the rope with two fingers and it fired right up.

September 11, 2018

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MarketingSeptember 12, 2018

All around great generator

Would Recommend

Well built generator that should last many years with proper care & maintenance. Starts easily and has been able to provide steady power to run a freezer, refrigerator, lights and a bunch of other small items. It's quite large, heavy and loud but that comes with the kind of output its capable of.

September 11, 2018
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GeneracSeptember 11, 2018

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quit working

Would Not Recommend

the rubber feet on the front constantly vibrate loose. generator quit generating electricity with only 90 hours. starts fine but will not put out power and breakers will not reset.

September 11, 2018

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Great Product

Would Recommend

The Power Dial makes operation easy. The low-oil shutdown is a great safety feature and eases worry. It was quick to set up and ran great.

September 11, 2018

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MarketingSeptember 12, 2018

Good Product

Would Recommend

The Power Dial is very convenient. Great feature when compared to other generators. The low-oil shutdown is a great safety feature and provides for peace of mind.

September 10, 2018

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MarketingSeptember 10, 2018

Sturdy and Powerful

Would Recommend

A very good mid to top range generator is simple to set up and use.

September 8, 2018
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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GeneracSeptember 10, 2018

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Loud

Would Recommend

Gets the job done but runs really loud, about 8 hours to the tank.

September 6, 2018
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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GeneracSeptember 6, 2018

Generac

Great Generator

This generator is a great buy with good power. I used it after Hurricane Matthew in Florida for 4 days straight with only short breaks for adding gas. It ran my fridge, portable a/c, well pump, lights and fans. It never missed a beat. My last off-brand generator died after a week of heavy use during Hurricane Frances. A good generator is a must in coastal Florida and you want it to run when you need it. Great Quality and value. Easy to start and would highly recommend.

September 1, 2018

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MarketingSeptember 4, 2018

awsome and efficient

Would Recommend

I bought this generator for my framing crew. It has plenty of power to run all the saws and compressor. Also we get 2.5 days of all day running out of 5 gallons. That way better then any other generator ive owned.

August 23, 2018
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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GeneracAugust 24, 2018

Generac

Simple to operate

Would Recommend

Very reliable. Easy to operate. Ready for the hurricane season

August 5, 2018

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MarketingAugust 8, 2018

Would Recommend

Worked great right out of the box. Ran continuously for 72 hours with no issues while power was out.

August 5, 2018
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GeneracAugust 10, 2018

Generac

Excellent Product

Would Recommend

Easy to assemble the wheels Easy to start. Looks great. Runs quiet.

August 4, 2018
Sweepstakes
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GeneracAugust 10, 2018

Generac

This product is excellent and has individual 20 amp plugs with individual breakers

Would Recommend

I am very pleased in all aspects with this generator. I highly recommend you consider purchasing this unit.

August 2, 2018

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MarketingAugust 8, 2018