Does Onan have portable generators larger than 6,000 watts?
No. A 10,000 watt generator requires a larger generator and engine than a 6,000 watt generator. In order to keep the size and weight of a 10,000 watt generator at a manageable level, it is necessary to use the smallest engine and lightest components. This can reduce the useable lifetime and reliability of the product. Unlike other portable generator manufacturers, Onan produces generators from 2,000 watts to several megawatts. If a customer is looking for that level of power output, it may be beneficial to consider switching to a full fledged standby unit. If cost is a driving factor, carefully reviewing the loads to be supplied may show that a 6,000 watt unit is capable of doing the job with some basic load management.
No. A 10,000 watt generator requires a larger generator and engine than a 6,000 watt generator. In order to keep the size and weight of a 10,000 watt generator at a manageable level it is necessary to use the smallest engine and lightest components. This can reduce the useable lifetime and reliability of the product. Unlike other portable generator manufacturers, Onan produces generators from 2,000 watts to several megawatts. If a customer is looking for that level of power output it may be beneficial to consider switching to a full fledged standby unit. If cost is a driving factor, carefully reviewing the loads to be supplied may show that a 6,000-watt unit is capable of doing the job with some basic load management.
