Silent Generators

Nobody wants a generator that announces itself to the whole neighbourhood. Our silent generators at Generators Australia are designed for lower-noise operation, with options for camping, home backup and work. Explore the range and find the right balance of quieter performance and power for your needs.

What Makes a Generator Silent?

"Silent" is a trade term used for generators designed to operate with lower noise. No generator is completely silent, but the right design can help keep operating noise down.

Inverter Engines and Enclosed Cases

Most generators in this range use inverter technology. Inverter engines can change speed according to the electrical load rather than constantly running at the same speed.

Enclosed cases and mufflers can also help reduce operating noise. If you're searching for a silent inverter generator, these are useful features to look for.

How to Read a Noise Rating

Generator noise is measured in decibels (dB). A lower dB rating means a quieter generator.

When comparing models to find the quietest generator for your needs, make sure the ratings have been measured at the same load and distance. Otherwise, you may not be making a like-for-like comparison.

Where a Quiet Generator Matters Most

Choosing a quieter generator can make a practical difference anywhere you're operating close to other people.

Campsites and Caravan Parks

For camping and caravanning, quiet generators, super quiet generators and ultra quiet generators can help minimise unnecessary noise around your site. Check the power requirements of your equipment as well as any applicable campsite or caravan park rules.

Home Backup on a Suburban Street

Searching for the best silent generator for home? Start with your power requirements rather than a particular model. Consider which essential appliances you want to run, then check their running and starting watts.

Job Sites and Market Stalls

Lower-noise generators can also be practical where you're working near customers, neighbouring businesses or other workers. The right choice depends on what equipment you need to power and how much capacity it requires.

Choosing the Right Silent Generator

There's no single generator that suits every situation. Your power requirements and preferred noise level are the best places to start when browsing silent generators for sale.

Matching Watts to What You Run

Check the running watts and starting watts of the appliances or equipment you want to power. Add these requirements together and leave some headroom rather than choosing a generator that only just meets your calculated load.

This range spans from compact 1,250W generators through to 11,000W models, giving you options for different power requirements.

Brands We Stock in This Range

Our silent generator range includes options from Champion, Hyundai, Westinghouse, Briggs & Stratton and Welling & Crossley.