Makita G6100R 5,800-Watt 11 HP Portable Power Generator

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Product Feature

• 5,800-watt portable generator delivers up to 7 hours of run time
• Brushless alternator for consistent power and less maintenance
• Recoil starter and automatic idle switch cut fuel consumption
• Water-deflecting louvers make a watertight generator
• Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California

Product Description

Makita G6100R 5,800W Portable GeneratorMakita owes its reputation for building outstanding quality power tools to the drive and determination for excellence that began over 85 years ago as a manufacturer of electric motors. In 1958, Makita introduced their first electric tool and today Makita is one of the world's largest power tool manufacturers.Makita G6100R 5,800W Portable Generator Features:; Full power switch; Condenser voltage regulation ensures stable voltage outputs; Automatic idle control reduces engine RPM under no load for reduced fuel consumption and engine wear; Convenient dual voltage output (120/240VAC); 12VDC for added versatility; 5.68 gal. fuel tank capacity for 7 hours of continuous operation; Rugged steel roll cage frame; Brushless alternator design for less maintenance and downtime; Recoil starter for added convenience; Water-deflecting louvers all around for watertightness; Aluminum alloy, OHV, 4-Cycle engine for reduced oil and fuel consumptionMakita G6100R 5,800W Portable Generator Specifications:; TOOL INCLUDES:- Generator Volts AC (60Hz) 120/240 Max. Output Current 5800W-48.3A/24.2A Rated Output Current 4800W-40A/20A Volts DC (AMPS) 12 (8.3) - Engine Model EH34D Maximum H.P./RPM 11/3,600 Displacement (cc.) 338 Fuel Tank Capacity (ga.) 5.68 Continuous Operation (hrs.) 7.0 Noise level (dB) @ rated output, 7M, 60Hz 74 - Size (L x W x H): 27.2-Inch x 18.9-Inch x 23.2-Inch - Dry Weight (lbs.): 172 - Receptacles 1.) One duplex 120V-20A GFCI(NEMA 5-20R) 2.) One 120V-20A and 30A Locking Receptacle(NEMA L5-20R and 30R) 3.) One 120/240V-20A Locking Recptacle(NEMA L14-20R) Shipping Weight (lbs.): 186.0 UPC Code: 088381027595

Makita G6100R 5,800-Watt 11 HP Portable Power Generator Review

After weathering three hurricanes last year here in central Florida, we decided to take the plunge and invest in a generator. We were looking for one with enough power to run our refrigerator, ceiling fans, lights, television, microwave, computer, and miscellaneous small appliances (coffeemaker, fans, etc). We also wanted the machine to be portable so it could be stored in our garage when not in use and moved outside by one person when it needed to be run. It should be gasoline powered, relatively fuel efficient, and affordable. Finally, we wanted to be able to hook the generator into our house circuitry so as not to have to deal with extension cords. Connecting to the house circuitry meant installing a transfer switch for safety and to meet National Electric Code requirements. A transfer switch allows you to power essential, pre-selected branch circuits (refrigerator, living room, dining room, for instance) from either utility power OR generator power, but never both simultaneously. The transfer switch does the very important job of electrically isolating generator-powered branch circuits from utility service. Without it, you would be energizing service lines outside your house, creating an extremely dangerous condition; for instance, you could electrocute utility crews working to restore power. The transfer switch configuration also requires the generator to supply 120/240VAC power, which is what is used to power the transfer switch/subpanel.

For the list of items we wanted to power, 5000W is the correct size. A larger generator would be needed if we wanted to run our central air conditioning system, the hot water heater, and/or the electric range.

We visited the usual home-improvement-superstore suspects to look at 5000 Watt generators. TroyBilt and Generac are well under $1000 and certainly affordable, but they are made by Briggs & Straton and are of poor quality, in my opinion. I bought a brand new TroyBilt/B&S power-washer some years back and after about 6 months the seams in the plastic gas tank came apart, causing it to leak gasoline when filled more than part way. I bought a new Toro lawn mower with a B&S engine which suffered the exact same fate - the seams in the plastic gas tank failed. Perhaps I am just unlucky with B&S products. But for me, I am not interested in owning another one.

Honda generators were very nice and have a well-deserved reputation for reliability. However, they were just not affordable - at least to us. If I were a site contractor and was going to use it every day, then maybe I could justify the $3000+ cost, but certainly not for a machine that was going to spend most of its days sitting in the garage.

We settled on a Makita G6100R generator and I have been very happy with it. The 6100R is identical to the Robin Subaru RGV6100 -- evidently rebranded under the Makita name. It is powered by an 11HP OHV, 4-cycle, air-cooled Robin Subaru engine which, according to the literature, has an aluminum alloy block with cast iron cylinder liner, electronic ignition with automatic timing adjustment, dual ball bearing supported crankshaft, automatic decompression system, and splash type lubrication. The generator is brushless, self-exciting, 2-pole, single phase and generates 20 Amps on each of the two 120V output circuits for a total of 40Amps (20Amps at 240VAC). The 5-gallon metal gas tank will, reportedly, allow it to run under full load for about 7 hours. This generator is also available with an electric start (model G6101R). The one I bought (G6100R) has a recoil-type starter (pull cord). I had no problems starting it, whatsoever. It starts very easily. I also purchased the Makita 110004-A 2-wheel mobility kit, which I highly recommend. Without it, you are looking at close to 200 lbs of dead weight to move around.

I purchased a Gen/Tran PowerStay 200660 manual transfer switch, which allows me to switch up to 16 branch circuits between utility power and generator power. When in operation, the generator sits OUTDOORS and away from HVAC intakes (avoiding the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning) and plugs into a Reliance PR20 power inlet box using a 10-foot L14-20 power cord (20A @ 120/240VAC). A 50-foot length of 10AWG 4-wire Romex runs from the power inlet box, through the attic, and connects to the transfer switch next to the main power center (breaker box). Basically, you start the generator, then switch the transfer switch to open the Utility breaker and close the generater breaker, thus supplying generated power to all the branch circuits wired into the transfer switch subpanel. A nice side feature of this setup is that when the utility power comes back on, power will be restored to those branch circuits not routed through the transfer switch (such as air conditioning). Therefore, you will know right away when the utility power comes back on.

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