How much does a generator weigh?
Typical weight
18–180 kg
That is 39.7–397 lb.
An engine driving an alternator to produce mains-voltage electricity away from the grid.
2 kW inverter generators 18-25 kg; 3.5-5 kW open-frame units 45-70 kg; 8-12 kW units 120-180 kg.
How that compares
Generator against things of a similar mass.
Green anaconda 30–227 kg
Spotted hyena 40–86 kg
Red kangaroo 18–92 kg
Reticulated python 25–160 kg
Generator 18–180 kg
Mattress 18–100 kg
Leopard 28–90 kg
Clothes dryer 40–80 kg
More about a generator
- How much does a generator cost? 250–3,500 $
- How loud is a generator? 52–82 dB
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- Generator vs Washing machine Side by side
- Generator vs Snow blower Side by side
Common questions
- How much does a generator weigh?
- A generator weighs 18–180 kg (39.7–397 lb). 2 kW inverter generators 18-25 kg; 3.5-5 kW open-frame units 45-70 kg; 8-12 kW units 120-180 kg.
Related pages
- How much does a generator cost? 250–3,500 $
- How loud is a generator? 52–82 dB
- How much does a lawn mower weigh? 12–300 kg
- How much does a solar panel weigh? 17–33 kg
- How much does a gas grill weigh? 12–120 kg
- How much does a chainsaw weigh? 3–10 kg
- How much does a propane tank weigh? 8.2–30 kg
- How much does a wind turbine weigh? 150–700 t
- How much does a leaf blower weigh? 2.2–12 kg
- How much does a ladder weigh? 4–40 kg
- How much does a offshore oil rig weigh? 10,000–656,000 t
- How much does a pressure washer weigh? 8–55 kg
- Generator vs Lawn mower Side by side
- Generator vs Concrete mixer Side by side
- Generator vs Pressure washer Side by side
- Generator vs Washing machine Side by side
- Generator vs Snow blower Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place