MILWAUKEE,
May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- At more than 60 percent
quieter1, 30
percent lighter and 45 percent more compact than a standard
generator2, the
new Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower™ Series inverter
generator3
introduces category-changing innovations to the generator market.
Its fully-enclosed, impact-resistant shell significantly reduces
noise and its lightweight compact design answers unmet needs among
generator owners.
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"We created a residential backup power source that drew
upon the convenience and fuel efficiency inverters have brought to
camping and tailgating events, but also increased the power output
and value to serve the portable home backup market," says
Dan Roche, director of marketing,
portable power and cleaning systems at Briggs & Stratton. "The
Q6500 combines the best of inverter technology with enough wattage
for total home power restoration."
The innovation behind the Q6500 was a collaborative effort
between the Global Engines & Power Group and Global Turf &
Consumer Product Group at Briggs & Stratton. A recent study by
the outdoor power equipment manufacturer uncovered quieter
operation, improved fuel efficiency and lower weight were among the
top six unmet needs of generator
shoppers4. The
Q6500's integrated engine and alternator configuration reduces
overall weight and space, and simplifies airflow, allowing for
complete enclosure which results in lower noise.
Q6500 Details
- 306cc integrated engine/alternator allows for big power
without the weight and bulk
- Up to 14 hour run time at 25 percent
load5
- Impact-resistant shell encloses an all-steel frame for
additional noise reduction and protection
- Lightweight design and telescoping handle for effortless
storage and maneuverability
- Four GFCI 120V-20A outlets, one 120V-240V locking outlet
and two USB outlets
- 6500 starting
watts6 delivers
enough power to keep essential appliances and electronics up and
running7
- Muffler and balancer minimizes noise
The Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower™ Series
inverter generator will be available in June
2017 at HomeDepot.com with an MSRP of $1,499.
While portable generators can provide users with
flexibility and comfort, people should use portable generators
appropriately at all times in order to avoid carbon monoxide
poisoning. As a member of the Portable Generator Manufacturers'
Association, Briggs & Stratton invites everyone to visit
www.TakeYourGeneratorOutside.com to learn more
about portable generator safety.
About Briggs & Stratton
Corporation:
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
(NYSE: BGG), headquartered in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, is focused on providing power to get work
done and make people's lives better. Briggs & Stratton
is the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor
power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of power generation, pressure washers, lawn and garden,
turf care and job site products through its Briggs &
Stratton®, Simplicity®,
Snapper®, Ferris®, Vanguard™,
Allmand®, Billy Goat®, Murray®,
Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs &
Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced
in over 100 countries on six continents. For additional
information, please visit www.basco.com
and
www.briggsandstratton.com.
1 As
tested per ISO3744 sound power standard when compared to standard
generator
030607
2 Versus
a standard generator
030607
3 Per
ANSI/PGMA
G300-2015
4 Proprietary
research conducted for Briggs & Stratton by Relevation
Research
5 At
25%
Load
6 Starting
Watts is the maximum current that can momentarily be supplied when
starting a motor, multiplied by the
generator's rated
voltage.
7 If
connecting a portable generator into your home electrical system,
have a licensed electrician install an Emergency Manual Power
Transfer System.
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