Briggs & Stratton 030801 Petrol Portable Inverter Generator PowerSmart Series P2400, 2400 Watt/1800 Watt Clean Power, Ultra Quiet and Lightweigh


P2400 portable inverter generator 4-Stroke Engine Oil 0,6L Fuel Fit
Starting watts 2400
Running watts 1800
Voltage / Frequency 230V / 50Hz
Run time (25% load) 8 hours
Portability Twin carry handle
USB ports 2
Engine type 4-stroke 79cc
Fuel tank capacity 3,8L
Sound level (at 7m, 25%) 58 dB


Weight: 22.8 kg
Dimensions: 58 x 36 x 49 cm; 22.8 Kilograms
Model: 030801
Part: 030801
Colour: Grey
Pack Quantity: 1
Batteries Required: No
Manufacture: Briggs & Stratton
Colour: Grey
Quantity: 1

16 Responses

  1. KerryLBMjz says:

     United Kingdom

    Best Generator ever! Very well made and very powerful. I m very happy with it. I just love it 5 stars.

  2. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I have run this for a short while only, but may add to comment later. It started after a couple of pulls. It ran well and was tried using various household loads ending with a 1Kw blower. The noise level goes up as the load increases. In contrast to the Amazon spec of 55db, I notice the B&G paperwork mentions 76db. I am installing a 125A changeover switch to enable the B&G to run the basic household electrics.

  3. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersI’ve not tried this out yet but the generator looks good quality and good value for the money. Of course I think that is a little dependent on when you buy it as the price seems to fluctuate wildly for some reason.
    One of the main reasons I’m doing a review before I’ve actually used it (I’ll follow up with and update once I’ve used it) is to let folk know that the sizes of the unit given on the product review are of the size of the box the generator comes in and not the actual size of the unit, which as far as I can see isn’t even mentioned in the user manual either. I thought this info might be useful to anyone wanting to buy a cover for the unit at the same time as buying the unit itself. Anyway, allowing for a margins of error that might occur when measuring the unit as it’s not an easy shape to measure exactly, are: length 51cm x width 31cm x high 45cm. Quite a difference from the product info.
    UPDATE
    The weather improved enough for me to finally be able to start the generator up. A little tricky to put the oil in without spilling too much even with the supplied funnel but I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it. Filled up the tank and after 6 or so pulls on the starting rope it burst into life. I let it run for about 90 mins and it chugged away quite happily. I didn’t put any load on it for its first outing. It’s fairly quiet and overall I’m very happy with the unit. I’ll start it up again in a day or so and try it with a small load, then change the oil. Should be ready for all eventualities then.
    UPDATE
    Finished off the running in with a 1hr run and changed the oil. The unit started first pull and had a 800w load on it for most of that hour. The generator behaved perfectly. Even happier than before!

  4. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 10 From Our UsersGreat little piece of kit. Has started 1st time, every time so far. Good rubber handle for lifting.
    Very pleased. Would have given it 5 stars if it had some sort of fuel gauge!
    Price of this seems to fluctuated wildly.
    I paid 489, then the week after it was 777, then a week later down to 564, now it’s back at 777.
    Don’t know what’s going on there???

  5. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The generator with light easy to use and most if all pretty quie

  6. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 13 From Our UsersBRILLIANT! easy to set up, purfect for our narrowboat, plenty of sockets for phones, power cables etc, not too loud, it is a single cylinder engine so some noise is to be expected.
    Would buy again and very happy boater, thanks

  7. RudolfPetherick says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 7 From Our UsersThis was a stand in generator for my Honda and to be honest I was pleasantly surprised. I would put it on par with my Honda it has more power than the Honda but I was using heavy pier tools than normal. The B&S receded up and never blinked an eye all day. Honda is now my back up as I can run more from the Briggs and Stratton. There is one problem tho I wanted to buy an oem cover 6494 but I can’t find out anywhere if it’s a small or medium size to buy. As the return cost is very high if I get it wrong. Over all very happy with the generator good bit of power in it I’ll find out it’s reliability over the next months. Yes I would buy another one just remember to purchase the oil when you buy one as it comes with nothing but a funnel in the box and instructions.

  8. Dover Express says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 7 From Our UsersLovely machine. Have only run it for a little while. Not too loud. Runs sweetly. Very portable if you are not too weak to lift that weight.

    Problem – how do you register this on the Briggs and Stratton website? My telephone number fails validation every time and is a required field. It seems to only accept USA format numbers, even though I have changed the area on the top of the page. The QR code and text suggestion that comes with the machine don’t work. Any ideas?

    Otherwise, good machine.

    UPDATE: Briggs & Stratton have emailed me to say that there is no need to register this product if not in USA, despite all the paperwork for registration coming with the machine. Don’t waste hours trying to register like I did!

  9. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Noisy than I expected but good quality product great build quality

  10. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Daughter lost all power to house for several days this generator allowed her to stay in the house while repairs were being made

  11. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Not used it yet. But it’s perfect and looking forward to using it.

  12. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our Userswhats an awesome bit fo kit, quiet and runs perfectly. would fully recommend, i use for my camper as its small and quite ligh

  13. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 9 From Our UsersA overall a nice generator, excellent finish, does as advertised but very heavy as compared with other similar units. Powers my hand tools drills etc OK when away from a normal 240 volt supply. I would buy another one.

  14. Matt Sumner says:

     United Kingdom

    Very good quite dose what it says on the ti

  15. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 15 From Our Userslooks and feels like quality,very compact considering the power output, a bit louder than I expected,but I can live with that,fits nicely in the locker in my motorhome, first time I used it was to recharge the leasure battery in the motorhome, it did this in no time,overall, I am absolutely delighted with this generator and would recommend to anyone.

  16. Rishaad Mody says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 99 From Our UsersI’m sure you will read loads of great reviews for this device.
    After extensive research THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! For this and any other petrol generator or bike.
    Modern petrol contains ethanol which can create water within the system when left even over short periods of time, causing starting issues etc..
    From research I have found that Esso is the only company that offer a fuel that contains no ethanol.
    I would recommend the lowest ethanol fuel you can find.
    AND MOST IMPORTANT – Use Briggs and Stratton fuel fit to keep your petrol fresh for longer even when stored B&S state the it can last for 3 years. I run it in this genny and my scooter. Never had a problem even after extended storage periods, Ernest Doe sell fuel fit or look on Amazon .

    Fuel best practice