{"product_id":"ford-fg11050e-q-series-7-9kw-electric-start-petrol-generator","title":"Ford FG11050E Q Series 7.9kW Electric Start Petrol Generator","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe biggest of Ford's Q Series electric-start range: 7.5kW continuous from a 457cc engine, on both 230V and 110V.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Authorised UK reseller   ✔ Free delivery to mainland UK   ✔ Prices include VAT   ✔ Up to 3-year Ford warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buyers choose the FG11050E\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.5kW you can plan around.\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5kW continuous for heavy combined loads, with a 7.9kW maximum for short bursts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey start with a back-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e A larger 12V 14Ah battery is included for key start, with a recoil cord in reserve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e110V and 230V on one panel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 115V 32A outlets for site equipment and one 230V 32A outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long day on one tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 litres gives 12 to 13.5 hours at half load, which is about 2 litres of petrol an hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServicing is easy to track.\u003c\/strong\u003e The digital 3-in-1 meter shows voltage, frequency and hours run, so you know when maintenance is due.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtected as standard.\u003c\/strong\u003e AVR steadies the output, a low-oil sensor protects the engine, and a circuit breaker guards against overload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTyres that can't go flat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Never-flat PU foam tyres mean no punctures on a rough yard or site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuro 5 engine.\u003c\/strong\u003e A current-emissions 457cc, 15HP engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it right for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook elsewhere if:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6kW is enough, in which case the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ford-fg9250e-q-series-6-5kw-electric-start-petrol-generator\"\u003eFord FG9250E\u003c\/a\u003e is the size down and 20kg lighter. For close neighbours or campsites, choose from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inverter-generators\"\u003einverter generators\u003c\/a\u003e. If you need more than this or want to run for days at a time, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/generators-over-10kw\"\u003egenerators over 10kW\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diesel-generators\"\u003ediesel generators\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will it run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAppliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical running watts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFridge freezer (higher start-up draw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 to 300W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral heating pump and boiler electrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED lighting for a whole house\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 300W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTV and broadband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrowave (800W cooking power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003earound 1,200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKettle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 to 3,000W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust extractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003earound 1,200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge angle grinder (higher start-up draw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 to 2,500W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-motor vacuum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 to 3,600W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric shower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,500W and up: too much for this generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome example:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite example on 110V:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing it for home backup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever plug a generator into a house socket. To power household circuits, have a qualified electrician fit a manual changeover switch, such as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/100a-4-pole-manual-transfer-switch-230v-and-400v\"\u003e100A manual transfer switch\u003c\/a\u003e, 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/standby-generators\"\u003estandby generators\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow about 2 litres of petrol an hour at half load. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sealey-jc20b-20-litre-black-steel-jerry-can\"\u003e20-litre can\u003c\/a\u003e adds around 10 more hours. Store fuel safely and keep it fresh, because faults caused by stale fuel aren't covered by the warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting it running\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the battery if it is supplied disconnected, and start with no load attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and servicing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome and leisure use:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial use:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year or 1,000 hours, whichever comes first, including parts, return-to-base labour and return carriage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegister it to be safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford's product page asks you to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fordpowerequipment.co.uk\/register-warranty\"\u003eregister within 30 days\u003c\/a\u003e for the full 3 years, and says cover is 2 years if you don't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep your service records:\u003c\/strong\u003e claims need them. Follow the service schedule in the owner's manual and log the hours from the meter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fordpowerequipment.co.uk\/downloads\/manuals\/ford-warranty.pdf\"\u003eFord's full warranty terms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord FG11050E Q Series (product code FG11050EQ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame-mounted petrol generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9kW \/ 7.9kVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContinuous output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5kW \/ 7.5kVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e457cc, 15HP, Euro 5, single cylinder, 4-stroke OHV, air-cooled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric key start with recoil back-up; 12V 14Ah battery included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage \/ phase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230V and 115V, single phase, 50Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 230V 32A, 2 x 115V 32A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAVR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital 3-in-1 meter: voltage, frequency, running time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-oil sensor, circuit breaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnleaded petrol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel tank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 to 13.5 hours at 50% load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNoise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 dB(A) at 7m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0L, SAE 5W-30 (check your manual before using 10W-30)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTyres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNever-flat PU foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGross weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e109.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 x 680 x 680mm (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLicensing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Official Licensed Product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years \/ 1,000 hours home and leisure use; 1 year \/ 1,000 hours commercial use, subject to Ford's terms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I draw the full 7.5kW from the 230V socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e A single 230V 32A outlet is limited to about 7.3kW, so stay just under that on one socket and leave some margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much of the power can I use on 110V?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on a construction site?\u003c\/strong\u003e It has the 110V outlets UK sites normally need. Check your site's own electrical and emissions rules before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it plug straight into my tools?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only if they have 32A plugs. All three sockets are 32A, so most tools and appliances need a converter or splitter box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do run times differ between 12 and 13.5 hours?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a quiet generator?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. At 72 dB(A) at 7m it's designed for sites and yards. Keep it well away from neighbours, particularly at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it run sensitive electronics?\u003c\/strong\u003e AVR keeps the voltage steady, but an inverter generator gives cleaner power. For computers, use an inverter or suitable surge protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make a warranty claim?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure it's the right size?\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us your appliance list at \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@generator-uk.co.uk\"\u003esales@generator-uk.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:01744520110\"\u003e01744 520110\u003c\/a\u003e, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, and we'll help you size it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSafety: run outdoors only, well away from doors and windows. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. 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