For homes that want essentials and a small air conditioner covered, with Generac’s cellular monitoring.
Amazon $5,255.10
For buyers covering essentials who already have, or will buy, a separate transfer switch and want a long warranty.
- 13 kWPropane
- 11.5 kWNatural gas
- Sold separatelyTransfer switch
- 7 yearsWarranty
Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Seven years of parts, labor and travel cover, longer than Generac, Kohler or Cummins
- Light at 315 lb, so delivery and pad placement are simpler
- Low price for a whole standby generator if you already have a transfer switch or electrician lined up
- No transfer switch at this price, so budget for one and its installation
- No built-in remote monitoring
- Too small for central air on natural gas
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 040746 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Rated output, propane | 13 kW |
| Rated output, natural gas | 11.5 kW |
| THD | Under 5% |
| Engine | 627 cc |
| Engine speed | 3,600 rpm |
| Install | |
| Transfer switch | Sold separately |
| Load management | No |
| Enclosure | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 28.5 x 25.5 x 37.6 in |
| Weight | 315 lb |
| Noise and warranty | |
| Noise, normal operation | 69 dBA |
| Noise, weekly self-test | 65 dBA |
| Warranty | 7 years |
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