Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower
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.
| Type | inverter |
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| Fuel | gasoline |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 5000 W |
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| Starting watts (gas) | 6500 W |
| Noise level | 66 dBA |
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| Runtime at 25% load (gas) | 14 h |
| Start type | recoil |
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| CO safety shutoff | Yes |
| Engine displacement | 306 cc |
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| Weight | 139 lb |
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| Warranty | 2 yr |
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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.
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Similar generators
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- Champion 4000W DH Open-Frame Inverter (100302) ( 3,500 W running)
- Champion 4500W Inverter (200986) ( 3,500 W running)
Frequently asked questions
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.
Sources
- www.briggsandstratton.com (retrieved 2026-07-23)