30-Amp-Ready Generators
Generators that pair with the common 30 A generator inlet (L14-30 at 240 V, L5-30 at 120 V) — the standard path for backfeeding essential circuits through a transfer switch or interlock, up to 7,200 W at 240 V.
25 models in this category.
| Model | Type | Fuel | Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | Starting watts (gas) | Noise level | Start type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart | inverter | gasoline | 1800 W | 2400 W | 62 dBA | recoil |
| Champion 2000W Inverter (100692) | inverter | gasoline | 1700 W | 2000 W | 53 dBA | recoil |
| Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter (100263) | inverter | gasoline, propane | 3100 W | 3400 W | 59 dBA | electric |
| Champion 3500W Dual Fuel (201213) | portable | gasoline, propane | 3500 W | 4000 W | 68 dBA | recoil |
| Champion 4000W DH Open-Frame Inverter (100302) | inverter | gasoline | 3500 W | 4000 W | 64 dBA | recoil |
| Champion 4500W Inverter (200986) | inverter | gasoline | 3500 W | 4500 W | 61 dBA | — |
| Champion 7000W Dual Fuel (100155) | portable | gasoline, propane | 7000 W | 9000 W | — | electric |
| DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel | portable | gasoline, propane | 4500 W | 5500 W | — | electric |
| Firman T07571 Tri-Fuel 7500W | portable | gasoline, propane, natural-gas | 7500 W | 9400 W | 74 dBA | electric |
| Generac GP2200i | inverter | gasoline | 1700 W | 2200 W | — | recoil |
| Generac GP6500 COsense | portable | gasoline | 6500 W | 8125 W | — | recoil |
| Generac GP8000E COsense | portable | gasoline | 8000 W | 10000 W | — | electric |
| Generac iQ3500 | inverter | gasoline | 3000 W | 3500 W | — | electric |
| Honda EU2200i | inverter | gasoline | 1800 W | 2200 W | 48 dBA | recoil |
| Honda EU2200i Companion | inverter | gasoline | 1800 W | 2200 W | 48 dBA | recoil |
| Honda EU3200i | inverter | gasoline | 2600 W | 3200 W | 54 dBA | recoil |
| Honda EU7000iS | inverter | gasoline | 5500 W | 7000 W | 52 dBA | electric |
| Predator 3500 Super Quiet Inverter (71358) | inverter | gasoline | 3000 W | 3500 W | 56 dBA | electric |
| WEN 56380i Inverter | inverter | gasoline | 3400 W | 3800 W | 57 dBA | electric |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DF | portable | gasoline, propane | 3600 W | 4650 W | 68 dBA | electric |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv | portable | gasoline, propane | 5300 W | 6500 W | 68 dBA | recoil |
| Westinghouse WGen5300s | portable | gasoline | 5300 W | 6600 W | 68 dBA | electric |
| Westinghouse WGen6000 | portable | gasoline | 6000 W | 7500 W | 72 dBA | electric |
| Westinghouse WGen7500 | portable | gasoline | 7500 W | 9500 W | 72 dBA | remote electric |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DF | portable | gasoline, propane | 7500 W | 9500 W | 72 dBA | remote electric |