WEN 56477i 4800-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, 72.7 pounds

We just lost power for 9 days during the Palisades fire and this generator shipped the day after I ordered and came in literally 20-ish minutes before our power went out. I had a neighbor help set it up and looked very easy to do. I was able to easily start it by myself and run multiple extension cords to power essentials. We plugged wifi, tv, phone chargers, refrigerator, deep freezer, cappuccino machine, and air fryer. When using the kitchen appliances we would unplug the deep freezer or refrigerator to make sure we didn’t exceed wattage. Very easy to just unplug and plug what was needed in. This saved us! The only thing I wish we could have done was plugged our water heater in and some better lighting. We are now looking at the higher wattage as we are already looking at another power shutoff Monday. I have recommended this one to so many people already! 9 straight days of use from the moment we took it out of the box. I recommend getting 50+ feet for the cords and power strips to plug in multiple things via extension cords. It ran all night long without going off from gas usage. We got 3 2gallon gas cans and a 5 gallon and used a siphoning device for that to transfer gas. It would last 8 hours easy on a tank. Easy peasy! I started it multiple times no husband needed. A child could operate easily. Very user friendly. Highly recommend. Great price and it’s very lovely looking and quiet. The guys that helped set me up asked me for the link bc they couldn’t believe how well it worked and how quiet it was. Thanks for saving our lives this last week +! Sorry for the jumbled review but wanted to make sure to get all the information out there.

The generator started the 2nd time I pulled the starter. It is sturdy and well designed. I've only tested under light loads but it functions perfectly. It is very quiet and just hums along!

Bought this generator for our rv. Searched for months to find the right one. This unit has wheels and an extendable handle for easy mobility. It weighs a little bit more than the others but the size is perfect. So far I have ran my whole 25ft camper on it and it's only used 1/2 load.This unit also has a digital display that shows amps, volts, and hours used.to the right of the display it has a fuel gauge!In the box it came with tools and oil to get it going.So far this generator seems to be quiet and efficient.I would recomend if your looking for a 30 amp to give it a shot! You will not be disappointed!

For the price the unit was quiet, had single pull starts 90 +% of the time, great functionality with capacity to run more than one power tool at a time and plenty of power to run a demanding sump pump and air compressor. Relatively easy to move around. Relatively small gas tank ran the whole day with frequent starts and stops, rather than continous runs. Not sure what the continous run time on one tank of gas would be, but estimate 2-3 hours.

This WEN 56477i generator is a game-changer! With 4800 watts of reliable power and a lightweight 72.7-pound design, it’s perfect for camping, emergencies, or jobsites. Quiet, efficient, and easy to transport—highly recommend!

This little generator is the best value I have ever seen. The quality is exceptionally good, and it always starts on the first or second pull. The output of the inverter Meets or Exceeds the Rated Capacity for continuous as well as surge load. (I'm an electrical engineer, and generators are something of a hobby to me. I own a lot of them) This is Huge because a lot of other inverter generators do not come close to the rated output, or suffer Serious voltage drops when subjected to load spikes (like starting an air conditioner). These WEN units provide exceptional surge capability and excel at starting inductive loads like air conditioners (provided you have a soft-start installed). I have a pair of these 56477i units with manual start. They are so easy to start, I see the electric start option as overkill and something else that needs a battery to maintain. Two of these units (with my self-designed Phase Sync Box that creates 240v Split-Phase Power) run my Entire House, including the 4-Ton AC, a 1-Ton Mini-Split AC, Two Refrigerators, A Chest Freezer, and all lights and computers Simultaneously ! I just alternate which one of these I take on trips with my RV so they get even usage, and while at home the pair of them make a very portable 9600 Watt Whole-House Generator (for 1/3rd the cost). I also have four of the 2350 watt suitcase-style generators from WEN. (The 56235i models) I can also say that a pair of the 2350 units do exactly match the power and performance of the 4800. I also run my entire house exactly as stated above using FOUR of the 2350 units with my Phase-Sync Box. Here are a couple of pictures. All I can say is that these units provide exceptional bang for the buck. Keep the oil changed often as these little engines do not have oil filters, and keep fuel stabilizer in the gas.

UPDATE: I never imagined I’d be writing this. So, the first use was flawless. Camping trip was a success. Stored it per mfr recommendations. Now that I want to use it, IT WILL NOT START. I read a few reviews like this but now I’m experiencing this issue. I’m not new to small engine equipment and this is ridiculous.I cannot in good conscience recommend this unit.I’ve owned other WEN products over the years and was less than satisfied for many of them… until now. I needed an inverter generator for an RV trip that could completely support the RV. 4000w is what I needed and this was the best option on paper available in that power range.This unit ran the AC, lights, pumps, appliances without a hitch. This was not a temporary run but rather constant operation with exception of refeulling and an oil drop after the first 9hrs of constant operation. A total of 70+ hrs were run on this unit afterwards.The most surprising stat is how much runtime I got from a full tank. 12hrs at one point before running dry. I received many compliments from others about the noise level being so low. They all had open frame models that were definitely louder.I was unsure of this purchase but I’m now a believer. WEN, you changed my mind.