Description
A site-ready Pramac with a big tank and a clear reason to choose it: over 13 hours of work at three-quarters load. The PX8000 gives 4.5kW continuous, 110V and 230V outlets, electric start and a Stage V engine, inside a strong frame with its own wheels and handle. It's built for job sites and construction work.
✔ Authorised UK reseller ✔ Free delivery to mainland UK ✔ Prices include VAT ✔ 1-year warranty
Why buyers choose the PX8000
- A full shift on one tank. The 27-litre tank is quoted at 13.5 hours at 75% load, a tougher measure than the 50% figure most brands quote.
- Stage V engine. Useful on sites that specify current emissions standards.
- Electric start, with recoil back-up. Start it without the pull cord, and keep the cord for when you need it.
- Made for sites. One 110V 32A and one 230V 32A outlet on the same panel.
- Protected and steady. AVR keeps the voltage stable, with low-oil shutdown and overload protection.
- Moves with you. A strong compact frame with integrated handle and wheels.
Is it right for you?
Ideal for: construction and job sites, contractors who need long shifts between refills, and backup for the essentials at home or work.
Look elsewhere if: you want more continuous power, in which case the Senci SC6000-II or Ford FG9250E give more. For low noise or sensitive electronics, choose from our inverter generators.
What will it run?
Plan around the 4.5kW continuous output. The 5.4kW standby figure is for short bursts, such as a motor starting.
| Appliance or tool | Typical running watts |
|---|---|
| Fridge freezer (higher start-up draw) | 150 to 300W |
| Central heating pump and boiler electrics | 100 to 200W |
| LED site or household lighting | 100 to 300W |
| SDS drill (110V) | 800 to 1,500W |
| Angle grinder or circular saw (higher start-up draw) | 1,200 to 2,000W |
| Kettle | 2,500 to 3,000W |
| Electric shower | 7,500W and up: too much for this generator |
Example: fridge freezer 200W + boiler electrics 150W + lights 200W + TV 100W + kettle 3,000W comes to about 3,650W, which leaves around 850W in hand. Check the rating plates on your own appliances, as figures vary.
Using it for home backup
Never plug a generator into a house socket. To power household circuits, have a qualified electrician fit a manual changeover switch so that the generator and the mains can never be connected together. It has electric start but not automatic start, so someone needs to start it during a power cut.
Getting it running
- Add 1.1 litres of the correct engine oil and check the level before the first start. Low-oil shutdown stops the engine if the level drops.
- Connect the battery if it is supplied disconnected, then start with no load attached.
- It weighs 94.5kg before fuel, so use two people or a ramp for any lifting, and keep to firm ground.
- The outlets are 32A industrial-style sockets. Use matching plugs, a 32A to 16A converter for most 110V tools, or a suitable splitter box for 13A appliances.
Delivery note: it's a heavy item, and one buyer found a large lorry turned up when they'd asked for a smaller van. If your access is tight, please tell us before ordering.
Full specification
| Model | Pramac PX8000 AVR |
|---|---|
| Type | Frame-mounted petrol generator |
| Standby output (ESP) | 5.4kW / 6.0kVA |
| Continuous output (COP) | 4.5kW / 5.0kVA |
| Engine | Pramac OHV petrol, approx. 420cc, Stage V |
| Start | Electric with recoil back-up |
| Frequency | 50Hz, single phase |
| Outlets | 1 x 230V 32A, 1 x 110V 32A |
| Regulation | AVR |
| Protection | Low-oil shutdown, overload protection |
| Fuel | Unleaded petrol |
| Fuel tank | 27 litres |
| Run time | 13.5 hours at 75% load |
| Noise | 69 dB(A) at 7m |
| Oil | 1.1L |
| Weight | 94.5kg |
| Dimensions | 727 x 515 x 670mm |
| Warranty | 1 year, subject to manufacturer's terms |
FAQs
What's the difference between the 5.4kW and the 4.5kW? 5.4kW is the standby figure for short periods. For anything that runs for a while, size your load on the 4.5kW continuous output.
How much of the power can I use on 110V? Dual-voltage generators usually give only part of their rated output on the lower voltage. Tell us which tools you plan to run and we'll check it for you.
Does it need a qualified person to set up? Basic setup is oil, fuel and battery. One buyer had a local engineer do the pre-work, which is sensible if you're not comfortable doing it. Any connection to a building needs a qualified electrician.
Is it quiet? At 69 dB(A) at 7m, it's fine for sites and yards, but too loud for close neighbours at night.
Not sure it's the right size? Send us your appliance list at sales@generator-uk.co.uk or call 01744 520110, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, and we'll help you size it.
Safety: run outdoors only, well away from doors and windows. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Let the engine cool before refuelling.
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Includes VAT and free mainland UK delivery
- Usually delivered in 2 to 5 working daysFree to mainland UK addresses, with tracking.
- Warranty1 year, subject to manufacturer's terms
- 14-day returnsTell us within 14 days of delivery. Read the policy
Overview
A site-ready Pramac with a big tank and a clear reason to choose it: over 13 hours of work at three-quarters load. The PX8000 gives 4.5kW continuous, 110V and 230V outlets, electric start and a Stage V engine, inside a strong frame with its own wheels and handle. It's built for job sites and construction work.
✔ Authorised UK reseller ✔ Free delivery to mainland UK ✔ Prices include VAT ✔ 1-year warranty
Why buyers choose the PX8000
- A full shift on one tank. The 27-litre tank is quoted at 13.5 hours at 75% load, a tougher measure than the 50% figure most brands quote.
- Stage V engine. Useful on sites that specify current emissions standards.
- Electric start, with recoil back-up. Start it without the pull cord, and keep the cord for when you need it.
- Made for sites. One 110V 32A and one 230V 32A outlet on the same panel.
- Protected and steady. AVR keeps the voltage stable, with low-oil shutdown and overload protection.
- Moves with you. A strong compact frame with integrated handle and wheels.
Is it right for you?
Ideal for: construction and job sites, contractors who need long shifts between refills, and backup for the essentials at home or work.
Look elsewhere if: you want more continuous power, in which case the Senci SC6000-II or Ford FG9250E give more. For low noise or sensitive electronics, choose from our inverter generators.
What will it run?
Plan around the 4.5kW continuous output. The 5.4kW standby figure is for short bursts, such as a motor starting.
| Appliance or tool | Typical running watts |
|---|---|
| Fridge freezer (higher start-up draw) | 150 to 300W |
| Central heating pump and boiler electrics | 100 to 200W |
| LED site or household lighting | 100 to 300W |
| SDS drill (110V) | 800 to 1,500W |
| Angle grinder or circular saw (higher start-up draw) | 1,200 to 2,000W |
| Kettle | 2,500 to 3,000W |
| Electric shower | 7,500W and up: too much for this generator |
Example: fridge freezer 200W + boiler electrics 150W + lights 200W + TV 100W + kettle 3,000W comes to about 3,650W, which leaves around 850W in hand. Check the rating plates on your own appliances, as figures vary.
Using it for home backup
Never plug a generator into a house socket. To power household circuits, have a qualified electrician fit a manual changeover switch so that the generator and the mains can never be connected together. It has electric start but not automatic start, so someone needs to start it during a power cut.
Getting it running
- Add 1.1 litres of the correct engine oil and check the level before the first start. Low-oil shutdown stops the engine if the level drops.
- Connect the battery if it is supplied disconnected, then start with no load attached.
- It weighs 94.5kg before fuel, so use two people or a ramp for any lifting, and keep to firm ground.
- The outlets are 32A industrial-style sockets. Use matching plugs, a 32A to 16A converter for most 110V tools, or a suitable splitter box for 13A appliances.
Delivery note: it's a heavy item, and one buyer found a large lorry turned up when they'd asked for a smaller van. If your access is tight, please tell us before ordering.
Data sheet
Full specification
| Model | Pramac PX8000 AVR |
|---|---|
| Type | Frame-mounted petrol generator |
| Standby output (ESP) | 5.4kW / 6.0kVA |
| Continuous output (COP) | 4.5kW / 5.0kVA |
| Engine | Pramac OHV petrol, approx. 420cc, Stage V |
| Start | Electric with recoil back-up |
| Frequency | 50Hz, single phase |
| Outlets | 1 x 230V 32A, 1 x 110V 32A |
| Regulation | AVR |
| Protection | Low-oil shutdown, overload protection |
| Fuel | Unleaded petrol |
| Fuel tank | 27 litres |
| Run time | 13.5 hours at 75% load |
| Noise | 69 dB(A) at 7m |
| Oil | 1.1L |
| Weight | 94.5kg |
| Dimensions | 727 x 515 x 670mm |
| Warranty | 1 year, subject to manufacturer's terms |
Questions
Before you buy
What's the difference between the 5.4kW and the 4.5kW?
How much of the power can I use on 110V?
Does it need a qualified person to set up?
Is it quiet?
Not sure it's the right size?
Safety: run outdoors only, well away from doors and windows. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Let the engine cool before refuelling.
Complete your setup
Checked against this generator’s sockets and fuel.