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title: "How much does a generator weigh?"
description: "A generator weighs 18–180 kg (39.7–397 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/generator/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

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## 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.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)