The cost of the generator is a very important component in the buying process of a generator. The cost depends on various factors such as the brand, performance and build quality, type of generator, and advanced features such as remote start, CO sensor, and economy mode.
In this article, we have done our best to estimate the cost of a 75000-watt generator in terms of both upfront and running costs. For our analysis, we chose the best 7500-watt generator available in the market.
The upfront cost of a 7500-watt generator, which includes the generator, transfer switch, inlet box, cord, and labour installation, will cost you around $3485 for a single fuel, $3569 for dual fuel, $3844 for an inverter generator, and $4619 for a standby generator. The running cost will be $6.7 per day and $203 per month if you run it daily for three hours at half load.
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Upfront Cost
The upfront cost is the cost of the generator, related accessories, and installation that you have to bear. We calculated the cost of each component involved in the installation process and then summed it up for a total estimated cost.
Generator Cost
The cost of a generator also varies due to various factors, such as single or dual fuel, standby or portable generator, and build quality or extra features such as CO sensor, remote start, etc.
Single Fuel
| Generators | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| ProMax 7500EA portable | $855 |
| WGen 60000 Westinghouse | $849 |
| Powermate P0081400 PM7500 | $849 |
| Generac 7681 GP6500 | $899 |
| Ford 7,750W Portable Switch | $999 |
From the above table, the average cost of a single-fuel generator will be $890, ranging between $849 and $999.
Dual Fuel
| Generators | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Pulsar PG7750B Dual Fuel | $949 |
| DuroMax XP7500DX | $999 |
From the above table, the average cost of a dual-fuel generator will be $974, ranging between $949 and $999.
Inverter
| Generators | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Champion Power Equipment 100520 | $1249 |
The 7500-watt inverter generator will cost around $1249.
Standby
| Generators | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Powerpact 7.5kw generator | $2049 |
| Generac 69981 PowerPact™ 7.5kW Home Standby | $1999 |
From the above table, the average cost of a standby generator will be $2024, ranging between $1999 and $2049.
Installation Cost
The installation cost of a generator can vary from one location to another, but on average, it costs around $2000.
Inlet box
| Inlet Box | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Connecticut Electric EGSPI50 50A | $68 |
| Reliance Controls PB50 50-Amp | $89 |
| Rophor 50 Amp | $49 |
| ETL listed 50 Amp | $49 |
The inlet box costs an average of $63, which we estimated from the table above. It ranges between $49 and $68.
Transfer Switch
| Transfer Switch | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Progressive dynamics pd52v 50A | $170 |
| Gaeyaele w2r-3p 100A | $80 |
| Reliance Controls Pro/Tran 2 – 50-Amp | $385 |
| Homelink™ 50A Manual Transfer Switch | $619 |
The best available transfer switch costs an average of almost $313, which we calculated from the table above. It ranges between $80 and $619.
High Rated Cord
| Cord | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Best brose 50Ft 50 Amp | $210 |
| CircleCord 5pft 50A | $229 |
| Rvingpro 50Amp | $219 |
The best cord will cost you around $219, which ranges between $210 and $229.
So, the total upfront cost of a 7500-watt generator will be, on average, $3485 for a single fuel, $3569 for dual fuel, $3844 for an inverter generator, and $4619 for a standby generator.
Running Cost
If we assume that you will run the generator for 3 hours on a daily basis at half load, then what will be the fuel cost? Let’s suppose the price of gasoline is $3.84 per gallon.
Fuel Cost
| Generator | Gasoline Runtime | Propane Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| ProMax 7500EA portable | 1.6 hrs/gal at half load | |
| WGen 60000 Westinghouse | 1.96 hrs/g at half load | |
| Powermate P0081400 PM7500 | 1.25 hrs/gallon at half load | |
| Generac 7681 GP6500 | 1 hrs/g at half load | |
| Ford 7,750W Portable Switch | 1.6 hrs/g at half load | |
| Pulsar PG7750B Dual Fuel | 2 hrs/g at half load | 0.65 hrs/pound at half load |
| DuroMax XP7500DX | 1.8 hrs/g at half load | 0.5 hrs/pound at half load |
| Champion Power Equipment 100520 | 2.5 hrs/gallon at half load |
According to the table above, on average, a generator will consume 1.7 hrs/gallon at half load. Therefore, the generator will consume 1.7 gallons of fuel per day, which will cost you $6.7 per day and $203 per month if you run the generator for 3 hours daily at half load.
Maintenance Cost
| Generator | Air Filter Cost | Oil Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| ProMax 7500EA portable | $15 | 37 fl oz |
| WGen 60000 Westinghouse | $14 | 37.2 fl oz |
| Powermate P0081400 PM7500 | $17 | 33.92 fl oz |
| Generac 7681 GP6500 | $17 | 33.92 fl oz |
| Ford 7,750W Portable Switch | $25 | 34 fl oz |
| Pulsar PG7750B Dual Fuel | $10 | 37.2 fl oz |
| DuroMax XP7500DX | $23 | 34 fl oz |
| Champion Power Equipment 100520 | $19 | 38.4 fl oz |
Air Filter Cost
On average, air filters cost around $17.5, ranging between $10-$25, whenever you reach the maintenance required after a certain number of usage hours recommended by the manufacturer.
Oil Cost
| Engine Oil | Approximate Cost /fl oz |
|---|---|
| Honda Motor Oil | $0.37 |
| Shell ROTELLA | $0.16 |
| Generac FS Oil | $0.59 |
| Husqvarna XP+ | $1.02 |
| Briggs & Stratton | $0.18 |
On average, the engine oil capacity of a 7500-watt generator is 35.71 fl oz, ranging between 33.92-38.4 fl oz. The average cost of oil is $0.46/fl oz, so the cost of an oil change will be $16.42 when you reach the recommended usage hours threshold set by the manufacturer.
Conclusion
The upfront cost of a 7500-watt generator, which includes the generator, transfer switch, inlet box, cord, and labour installation, will cost you around $3485 for a single fuel, $3569 for a dual fuel generator, $3844 for an inverter generator, $4619 for a standby generator. The running cost will be $6.7 per day and $203 per month if you run it daily for three hours at half load. The cost of an oil change will be $16.42, and On average, air filters cost around $17.5.
