Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower is a inverter generator from Briggs & Stratton, rated 5,000 running watts with 6,500 starting watts on gasoline, measured at 66 dBA.
General
Type
inverter
Fuel
gasoline
Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)
5000 W
Starting watts (gas)
6500 W
Performance
Noise level
66 dBA
Runtime at 25% load (gas)
14 h
Features
Start type
recoil
CO safety shutoff
Yes
Engine
Engine displacement
306 cc
Physical
Weight
139 lb
Warranty
Warranty
2 yr
What the numbers mean
At 5,000 running watts
on its best fuel, this unit covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger.
What can the Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower run during an outage?
With 5,000 running watts on its best fuel, the Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger. Add up your actual loads with a sizing worksheet — the bands here are rough guidance, not a load calculation.
Does the Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower have a CO safety shutoff?
Yes — the Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower has a built-in carbon monoxide sensor that shuts the engine down when CO accumulates around the unit. It is a backstop, not a substitute for running the generator outdoors at least 20 feet from the house.
