Yamaha EF4500iSE - Portable Gasoline Generator Review

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Item Dimensions

Weight - 194 lb.
Width - 24.3 in.
Height - 27.2 in.
Length - 30.7 in.

Our grades

Noise 9.9
Efficiency 7.3
Reliability/Customer Satisfaction 9.7
Power to Price Ratio 5.7
8.2 Average rating
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Pros
  • A decent power output of up to 4,000 watts with an extra 500 watts of surge power
  • Good running time runs for at least 15 hours at 25% load capacity
  • Produces clean electricity that's safe for sensitive electric equipment
  • Low engine rpm makes it a very fuel-efficient unit
  • East start with both electric starter and remote control
  • It's CARB compliant with highest EPA ratings
  • It is super quiet when operating
  • Very reliable
  • Comes with a three-year warranty
Cons
  • No recoil starter
  • It's relative heavy
  • No 12V DC outlet necessary for charging laptops and mobile phones
  • Very expensive
Starting Wattage 4500
Running Wattage 4000
AC Output Voltage 120
Phase 1
Peak Amps at 120V 37.5A
Running Amps at 120V 33.3A
Noise Level (dBA) 58
Run Time AT 1/4 load 15.2
Run Time AT 1/2 load 10
Inverter Yes
Start Type Electric Start, Remote Start,
Remote Start Remote Start
Fuel Type Gasoline,
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons/liters) 4.5/17.0
CARB Compliant CARB Compliant
Emissions EPA, CARB
Engine Yamaha OHV Engine, Single Cylinder, 357cc
Outlet Type 120V 20A Duplex (5-20R), 120V 30A (L5-30R),
USB no
Low Oil Shutdown Yes
Application
Product Weight 194 lb.
Product Width 24.3 in.
Product Height 27.2 in.
Product Length 30.7 in.
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