Brands Generac

Inverter generator

Generac iQ3500 (3500i)

Generac's 3,000-running-watt inverter with electric start, a 30-amp twist-lock outlet and COsense shutdown. It runs 8.9 hours at half load. This is the 50-state version.

Running watts
3,000 W
Fuel
gasoline
Best for
RV and camping use in any state, including California.
Not for
Lifting by hand (109 lb). Generac doesn't publish a starting-watts figure in its spec table.

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Specifications

Power
Running watts3,000 W
Fuelgasoline
Inverter (clean power)Yes
Parallel capableYes
Runtime
Runtime at 50% load8.9 h
Fuel tank2.6 gal
Outlets
Outlets30A twist-lock
Build
Weight109.1 lb
Length23.7 in
Width18 in
Height21.7 in
Safety & compliance
CO safety shutoffYes
CARB compliantYes
Standard warranty3 years

Checked 29 October 2026. Sources: generac.com.