Porter Cable BSV750 W 7 500 Watt 13 HP Portable Generator
The Porter-Cable 7,500-watt 13 HP portable generator features a 13 HP Briggs and Stratton Vanguard engine with overhead valves, cast iron sleeves, low oil protection, and low tone muffler . It includes a brushless alternator, idle control switch as well as anti-vibration mounting with a wheel kit and fully-welded frame to make transportation easier. The 7-gallon tank takes unleaded fuel and powers the generator for 9.4 hours at half-load and 5.4 hours of run time at full load between fills. It includes 12 VDC, two GFCI 120 VAC duplex outlets and an easy push-button start mechanism. This generator measures 30-by-27-by-33 inches and weighs 221 pounds. It has a noise rating of 73.9 db. Manufactured in the USA, this generator is covered by a limited 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great Unit
Received the generator in perfect condition. After mounting the wheel kit, I added the oil which is supplied with the generator. I added some gas and it started on the 2nd pull. The motor must have an automatic compression release. It was very easy to pull for a 13hp engine. Very pleased with the generator.
5 Stars RETIRED
IT HAD THE OUTLET TYPES I WAS LOOKING FOR.
CONSTRUCTION WAS A LITTLE CHEESY AND A BOLT FOR GAS TANK WAS STRIPPED OUT.
I’M WELL SATISFIED.
4 Stars Great Generator…but can be Hit or Miss
I have bought several of these generators, as part of a generator package that I install for residential customers. The last one that I bought just didn’t seem to run as smooth as the others.
2 Stars Expensive paper weight / noise maker
Because I an an optimist, I will say that eventually, this may turn out to be a good product. Unfortunately, two weeks after it was delivered, I still don’t know, because it arrived broken. Once the engine started, the generator did not produce any electricity. Zilch. I brought it in to the local manufacturer’s repair facility (which involved the difficulty of hoisting its 200+ pounds of bulk into the back of my vehicle), and it is still there after almost two weeks, due to the fact that the repair facility did not have the replacement parts in stock, AND they are backordered.
Needless to say this has been frustrating. Looks like Porter Cable needs better quality control in its manufacturing. Good thing we never get any bad storms out here in the Pacific Northwest.
5 Stars Great generator for the $$$$
No problems with shipping from Amazon. Generator runs like a top. Engine pulls easy with no battery. I hooked it up with a Reliance 6 circuit transfer switch and it runs 2 refrigs, freezer, heater, lights, tvs, microwave, ceiling fans – no problem. Plus it’s easy to move on the wheels and seems fairly fuel efficient. Brushless altenator is also nice.
