The GP17500E puts out 17,500 W continuously and up to 26,250 W for a few seconds when a motor starts. It runs up to 10 h at 50% load on a full 16 gal60.6 L tank. It weighs 390 lb177 kg. It takes 1.7 qt1.6 L of engine oil, and the source recommends 10W-30 / SAE30.
Specifications
Units: /| Power | |
|---|---|
| Running output | 17,500 W 1 |
| Starting output | 26,250 W 1Generac calls this maximum output motor starting watts. |
| Voltage | 120/240 V, 60 Hz 1 |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Generac OHVI 1 |
| Displacement | 992 cc 1 |
| Starting | Electric 1 |
| Fuel and run time | |
| Tank | 16 gal60.6 L 1 |
| Run time | 10 h 1at 50% load |
| Size and noise | |
| Weight | 390 lb177 kg 1 |
| Length × width × height | 48.5 × 31 × 39.5 in1,232 × 787 × 1,003 mm 1 |
| Outlets | |
| Outlets | 1 × 120 V 20 A GFCI duplex (5-20R) 1 × 120 V 20 A duplex (5-20R) 2 × 120 V 30 A twist-lock (L5-30R) 1 × 125/250 V 30 A twist-lock (L14-30R) 1 × 125/250 V (14-50R) 12 V DC 10 A |
| Other | |
| Emissions certification | EPA/49-State (configuration 5735-2) 1 |
| Warranty | 2 years limited residential, 1 year limited commercial 1 |
Oil, spark plug and service
What to have on the bench before an oil change or tune-up.
| Oil capacity | 1.7 qt1.6 L 1With filter change. Without filter change: 1.4 qt (1.3 L). |
| Oil type | 10W-30 / SAE30 1 |
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Parts
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| Part | Find it |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Amazon · eBay |
| Air filter | Amazon · eBay |
| Spark plug | Amazon · eBay |
| Battery | Amazon · eBay |
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Model numbers
This page covers model number 5735-2. Brands often sell the same name under several numbers with small differences, so check the label on the frame.
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Questions people ask
How much oil does the Generac GP17500E take?
1.7 qt1.6 L. Oil type: 10W-30 / SAE30.
How long does the Generac GP17500E run on a tank?
10 h. That's at 50% load, according to the source. More load means less time.
How much does the Generac GP17500E weigh?
390 lb177 kg.
What's the difference between 17,500 W and 26,250 W?
17,500 W is what it can supply continuously. 26,250 W is a short burst for the moment a motor (a fridge, a pump, an AC unit) starts up.
Notes
- Generac model 5735 appears in CARB Executive Orders for large spark-ignition engines for model years 2009 and 2010 (U-L-015-0008, U-L-015-0008-1 and U-L-015-0010). The 2018 spec sheet lists configuration 5735-2 as EPA/49-State. Source 2.
Sources
- Generac GP17500E spec sheet, part no. 0196640-D (Wayback Machine copy, 7 May 2024). Manufacturer, accessed November 12, 2026.
- CARB Executive Order summary, large spark-ignition engines (exhaust), EOs U-L-015-0008, -0008-1, -0010. Regulator, accessed November 12, 2026.
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