It's the size for a small job, a pump, or a repair away from mains power. A whole house, or two air conditioners plus a loaded van, is asking more than this bracket wants to give.
How Much Power Does a 7kVA Generator Give You?
7kVA generators put out around 5.6kW of continuous power (7000VA at a 0.8 power factor). That is enough to run more gear, and work it harder, than a small camping set.
Here's the kind of load a 7kVA generator takes:
- Power tools and work lights on a small site
- A shed fridge, a pump, or a long day on one machine
- A welder, on the welder-generator models, for repairs away from the shed
- A van load, on the quiet inverter, when you want more than a tiny camp set
If a 6kVA generator is close but you also want to weld, this is the range with welder sets in it. For two air conditioners or a big rig, step up to 8kVA generators or 10kVA generators.
Who Needs a 7kVA Generator?
7kVA generators suit anyone whose job has outgrown a light camping set. You'll get the most out of one if you're:
- A tradie: Tools, lights and a welder on site, not back at the workshop.
- Running a shed or a pump: Enough for a work day, without sizing up to a property set.
- In a van that wants more grunt: One enclosed inverter in this range, for when noise and weight still matter.
- On a mine site: One Yanmar is built as mine spec, with the site kit and a much heavier frame.
What to Check Before Buying a 7kVA Generator Online
Not every genny in this bracket is built the same. Before you buy a 7kVA generator online, sort these out:
- Inverter, petrol or diesel: The Hyundai inverter is the enclosed camp set, about 39kg and about 66 dB at 7 metres. The petrol open-frames are lighter to live with than the diesels. The diesels are about 100kg or more, and about 80 dB at 7 metres, for site work.
- Welder or plain generator: Several Gentech sets are welder generators, up to 200 amps on the petrol Hondas and 160 amps on the diesel. Leads are sold separately. The multi-power packs add a compressor and a battery charger. Buy those only if you will use them.
- Three phase: A Yanmar, a Lister and two Honda sets have a three-phase outlet plus single-phase sockets. The rest are single phase. The wider three-phase range is in 3 phase generators.
- Mine spec: One Yanmar adds the site kit, including an extinguisher, lockable RCD switches, an emergency stop, a bunded tank and a centre lift. It is about 165kg. Buy it when the site asks for that build.
More inverters are in portable inverter generators, and the wider diesel range is in diesel generators.
Is a 7kVA the Right Size for You?
7kVA generators suit a site, a shed or a weld. A simple camp can stay smaller and lighter on a 2kVA generator or 4kVA generator. If the load is two air conditioners, a big rig, or a workshop full of motors, look at 8kVA generators, 10kVA generators or 12kVA generators.
Buy 7kVA Generators Online Hassle-Free
Ready to match the machine to the job? Browse our 7kVA generators and choose on fuel, noise, and whether you need a welder. Brands here include Gentech, Hyundai and Maxwatt.
Not sure if you need the inverter, a welder, or a mine-spec diesel? Get in touch on 1300 902 361 and we'll help you pick.
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