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Briggs&Stratton Elite 8500EA

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Fuel: petrol; Output voltage: 230 B; Rated power (kW): 6.8; Max. power (kW): 7.65; Alternator: synchronous; Engine size (cm³): 420; Fuel consumption (50% load) (l/h): 2.45; Fuel tank volume (L): 30; Motor cooling: air; Total number of sockets: 3; automatic voltage regulator (AVR); display
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Briggs&Stratton Elite 8500EA
Main
Fuelpetrol
Output voltage230 B
Rated power6.8 kW
Max. power7.65 kW
Alternatorsynchronous
Engine
ICE type4-stroke
Engine size420 cm³
Fuel consumption (50% load)2.45 l/h
Fuel tank volume30 L
Fuel level indicator
Starter typeelectric starter
Motor coolingair
Connection (sockets)
Total number of sockets3
Sockets 230 V16 A x2, 32 A x1
Features
Featuresautomatic voltage regulator (AVR)
display
hour metre
General
Wheels
Protection levelIP 23
Dimensions725x545x630 mm
Weight102 kg
Official Websitebriggsandstratton.com
Added to E-CatalogJune 2013
P/N
030722

038028

Automatic voltage regulator. Three sockets for 230 V. Hour metre.
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Briggs&Stratton Elite 8500EA is a gasoline generator known for its high power and reliability, making it suitable for backup power supply in country-style households or for repair teams in remote areas. It features a rated power of 6.8 kW and a peak power of 7.65 kW, with a fuel tank capacity that allows for up to 12 hours of operation at half load. The generator is equipped with an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) to prevent power surges and includes an hour meter for maintenance tracking. It has three 230 V sockets, two at 16 A and one at 32 A, all protected by caps. Despite its weight of 102 kg, it is easily movable due to its wheels and handles. However, a user review highlighted a significant issue, mentioning that after 72 hours of operation, the engine jammed due to a defective crankshaft bearing, leading to disappointment. The current price is noted to be 80,000 RUR, which may influence purchasing decisions.
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27 October 2019 
The operating time is 72 hours and that’s it, the engine is jammed, the service center said that the crankshaft bearing was defective
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Disappointed, Bought it 5 years ago, Price now 80,000 RUR
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The American company Briggs & Stratton has made a name for itself in the manufacture of engines for powering power equipment. The Elite 8500EA gasoline generator will serve as a source of backup power supply.

high power

An autonomous power plant will fit in with country-style households and will come in handy for repair teams “in the fields” (that is, outside the area of access to electricity). The rated output power of the generator reaches 6.8 kW, the peak starting power is 8.5 kW. When working at half strength, the fuel in the tank of the unit is enough for a 12-hour marathon of activity without the need for refueling.

Freedom of movement

The Briggs&Stratton Elite 8500EA frame incorporates handles and a chassis to move the generator. Thanks to the wheels, the station weighing more than 100 kg can be easily moved by one person. But the connected load consumers are proposed to be distributed among three free socket sockets. Two of them are designed for a current of 16 A, another one — for 32 A. All sockets are "under cover" of protective caps.

AVR system

The AVR system on board the device prevents power surges by automatically adjusting its output values. Well, for timely scheduled maintenance, the unit's assets include an hour metre. The model withstands many hours of operation without serious breakdowns, which is required from a reliable gas generator.