Ford FG11050E Q Series 7.9kW Electric Start Petrol Generator

The biggest of Ford's Q Series electric-start range: 7.5kW continuous from a 457cc engine, on both 230V and 110V. The FG11050E is for heavy combined loads that would strain a smaller machine, from site tools and farm workshops to bigger home backup. Turn the key to start it using the 12V 14Ah battery included, and the 25-litre tank gives 12 to 13.5 hours at half load.

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Why buyers choose the FG11050E

• 7.5kW you can plan around. 7.5kW continuous for heavy combined loads, with a 7.9kW maximum for short bursts.
• Key start with a back-up. A larger 12V 14Ah battery is included for key start, with a recoil cord in reserve.
• 110V and 230V on one panel. Two 115V 32A outlets for site equipment and one 230V 32A outlet.
• A long day on one tank. 25 litres gives 12 to 13.5 hours at half load, which is about 2 litres of petrol an hour.
• Servicing is easy to track. The digital 3-in-1 meter shows voltage, frequency and hours run, so you know when maintenance is due.
• Protected as standard. AVR steadies the output, a low-oil sensor protects the engine, and a circuit breaker guards against overload.
• Tyres that can't go flat. Never-flat PU foam tyres mean no punctures on a rough yard or site.
• Euro 5 engine. A current-emissions 457cc, 15HP engine.

Is it right for you?

Ideal for: contractors running heavy tools, farm workshops, events with larger lighting and catering loads, and homes wanting more than basic backup. Business use is covered by Ford's 1-year commercial warranty, and home or leisure use by the 3-year warranty.

Look elsewhere if: 6kW is enough, in which case the Ford FG9250E is the size down and 20kg lighter. For close neighbours or campsites, choose from our inverter generators. If you need more than this or want to run for days at a time, see our generators over 10kW and diesel generators. If it will be hired out or used as your main power instead of the mains, talk to us first, because Ford's warranty doesn't cover those uses.

What will it run?

Plan around the 7.5kW continuous output. The 7.9kW maximum gives only 0.4kW of extra headroom, so leave a margin for motors: start the largest motor first, with everything else switched off, then add the smaller loads.

Home example: fridge freezer 200W + boiler electrics 150W + lights 200W + TV 100W + kettle 3,000W + microwave 1,200W comes to about 4,850W, which leaves around 2,650W in hand.

Site example on 110V: large angle grinder 2,400W + dust extractor 1,200W comes to about 3,600W, which is close to the practical 110V limit explained in the FAQs below. Check the rating plates on your own equipment, 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, such as our 100A manual transfer switch, so that the generator and the mains can never be connected together. It doesn't support automatic start, so someone needs to start it during a power cut. If you want it to start by itself, see our standby generators.

Allow about 2 litres of petrol an hour at half load. A 20-litre can adds around 10 more hours. Store fuel safely and keep it fresh, because faults caused by stale fuel aren't covered by the warranty.

Getting it running

• It arrives without fuel or engine oil. Add 1.0 litre of SAE 5W-30 and fresh unleaded petrol before the first start, and check the oil grade in your manual.
• At 106kg, and roughly 125kg with a full tank and oil, this is not a two-person lift into a van. Use a ramp or mechanical lift, and keep to firm ground.
• Connect the battery if it is supplied disconnected, and start with no load attached.
• The outlets are 32A industrial-style sockets. Most 110V hand tools have 16A plugs, so you'll need a 32A to 16A converter, or a suitable splitter box for 13A appliances.
• Switch off your loads before you stop the engine. Ford warns that stopping under full load can damage the AVR, and AVR failures aren't covered by the warranty.

Warranty and servicing

• Home and leisure use: 3 years or 1,000 hours, whichever comes first. Parts, return-to-base labour and return carriage are covered in year one, then parts only in years two and three.
• Commercial use: 1 year or 1,000 hours, whichever comes first, including parts, return-to-base labour and return carriage.
• Register it to be safe: Ford's product page asks you to register within 30 days for the full 3 years, and says cover is 2 years if you don't.
• Keep your service records: claims need them. Follow the service schedule in the owner's manual and log the hours from the meter.
• Not covered: hire use, use as a primary power source instead of the mains, stale fuel, overloading or under-loading, and service and wear items such as filters, spark plugs, batteries and tyres. See Ford's full warranty terms.

Full specification

FAQs

Can I draw the full 7.5kW from the 230V socket? A single 230V 32A outlet is limited to about 7.3kW, so stay just under that on one socket and leave some margin.

How much of the power can I use on 110V? As a guide, dual-voltage generators give about 50 to 60% of their rated output on the lower voltage. On this generator, plan on roughly 3.75 to 4.5kW in total across the two 115V outlets. Tell us which tools you plan to run and we'll check it for you.

Can I use it on a construction site? It has the 110V outlets UK sites normally need. Check your site's own electrical and emissions rules before you order.

Will it plug straight into my tools? Only if they have 32A plugs. All three sockets are 32A, so most tools and appliances need a converter or splitter box.

Why do run times differ between 12 and 13.5 hours? Ford's spec sheet gives 13.5 hours at 50% load, and its product page lists 12 hours. Real run time depends on the load, so we show both.

Is it a quiet generator? No. At 72 dB(A) at 7m it's designed for sites and yards. Keep it well away from neighbours, particularly at night.

Will it run sensitive electronics? AVR keeps the voltage steady, but an inverter generator gives cleaner power. For computers, use an inverter or suitable surge protection.

How do I make a warranty claim? Contact us first with your proof of purchase, model and serial number, a description of the fault, and your service records. Photos or a short video help, and we'll take it from there with Ford.

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.