Gentech 5.9kVA Honda Powered Generator with Electric Start EP5900HSRE
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The Owner's Insights on the Gentech EP5900HSRE 5.9kVA Honda Powered Generator
Five point nine kVA off a genuine Honda GX340, with electric start and a recoil cord as backup, in a 75kg frame. That's the size most trades reach for: enough for a compressor and a couple of tools, small enough to live on the tray.
At 68 dBA at 7 metres it's one of the quieter open frame units around, which matters if you're working near houses or on a job where people have to talk over it.
One thing to plan around: the tank is 6.1 litres and that's 2.6 hours at 80% load. This is a machine for a service call or a morning's work, not for setting up and walking away. Carry a jerry can.
Why You'll Love the Gentech EP5900HSRE 5.9kVA Honda Powered Generator
- 5.9kVA power and alternator rating. A compressor, lighting and hand tools together.
- Genuine Honda GX340. The engine every small engine mechanic knows.
- Electric start with recoil backup. Press a button, or pull if the battery's flat.
- 68 dBA at 7 metres. Quiet for an open frame generator this size.
- 2 x 15A outlets. Standard Australian sockets, nothing to work around.
- 2.35 litres an hour at 80%. Real numbers to budget your fuel against.
- 735 x 545 x 545mm. A compact footprint for 5.9kVA.
- Only 75kg. Two people can lift it onto a tray.
Why You Should Consider a Gentech Petrol Generator
Gentech build petrol and diesel generators for the Australian trade and rural market, and the EP5900HSRE is their compact 5.9kVA machine on a genuine Honda GX340.
Gentech EP5900HSRE 5.9kVA Honda Powered Generator Specifications
| Model | EP5900HSRE |
| Power rating | 5.9kVA |
| Alternator rating | 5.9kVA |
| Engine | Honda GX340 |
| Phase | Single phase |
| Voltage | 230V |
| Starting system | Recoil and electric |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 6.1L |
| Fuel consumption at 80% load | 2.35L/hr |
| Operating time at 80% load | 2.6 hours |
| Outlets | 2 x 15A |
| Noise level at 7m | 68 dBA |
| Dimensions | 735 x 545 x 545mm |
| Weight | 75kg |
Be realistic about the 6.1 litre tank
This is the spec that decides whether the machine suits you, so here it is plainly. At 80% load it burns 2.35 litres an hour, and your tank holds 6.1 litres. That's 2.6 hours. Run it lighter and you'll get longer, but you're never getting a working day out of one fill. What you get instead is a compact 75kg machine that lives on your tray. Carry a 20 litre jerry can and it's a non-issue. Expect all-day unattended running and it will annoy you.
Why 68 dBA is worth noticing
Sixty-eight decibels at 7 metres is quiet for an open frame generator at 5.9kVA. Plenty of units this size sit at 74 to 80 dBA, and every 10 dB is roughly twice as loud to your ear. On a renovation in a suburban street, or a job where your crew has to talk over it, that difference is genuinely worth something. It still isn't inverter-quiet, so a caravan park is a different conversation.
What 5.9kVA actually covers
Just under six kVA runs your compressor, site lighting and a couple of hand tools at once, or your house on backup with the fridge, lights, a pump and hot water going. Where it stops is your welder alongside everything else, or a big induction load. Add up what runs at the same time, use running watts rather than startup watts, and leave a margin. If it looks tight, the 7kVA EP7000HSR/E steps up.
Why the genuine Honda engine is the point
Plenty of generators at this size run Honda-pattern clone engines. They cost less and look the same until yours needs a part. A genuine GX340 is supported through the Honda dealer network across Australia, and every small engine mechanic knows it. A clone means chasing an importer while your machine sits idle. On something earning you a living, that support is most of what the premium buys.
Electric start, or save money with recoil?
This version gives you both: a button, with the pull cord there for the day the battery's flat. If you'd rather not pay for the electric start, the recoil-start EP5900HSR is the same 5.9kVA machine for less. The button is worth it if you start it several times a day or you work in the cold. Not sure? Try the Generator Finder, or ring the store on 03 7056 6732.
What's Included
- Gentech EP5900HSRE 5.9kVA Honda powered generator
- Honda GX340 engine
- Electric start with recoil backup
- 2 x 15A outlets
What's Not Included
- Petrol
- Extension leads
- A jerry can, which you'll want with a 6.1 litre tank
- A changeover switch and the electrician to fit it
The 6.1 litre tank gives you about 2.6 hours at 80% load, so a jerry can is part of the kit rather than an optional extra. If you're wiring it into a shed or a building, get a licensed electrician to fit a changeover switch: never backfeed through a wall socket.
Not Sure Which Petrol Generator Suits You?
The EP5900HSRE suits you if you want compact Honda-powered trade output with a start button, on jobs measured in hours rather than days. It's the wrong pick if you need long unattended runs, where a bigger tank is what you actually want, or if you'll only ever start it once a day, where the recoil-start EP5900HSR saves you money. Try the Generator Finder, or call the store on 03 7056 6732.
Gentech EP5900HSRE Spec Sheet
Download the Gentech EP5900HSRE 5.9kVA Honda Powered Generator spec sheet for full technical details and setup instructions.
