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    Craftsman CMXGIAC3300 Generator

    CMXGIAC3300
    This Craftsman 2,500 to 5,000 Watts generator is gasoline-powered and is rated for 2500 watts. It has:
    • fuel shutoff
    • low-oil shutoff
    • 3 power outlets

    Ratings

    Ratings

    Test Results

    Power delivery

    Power delivery

    How much wattage models delivered and how well they handled surges in power demand over various loads.

     /  5
    Power quality

    Power quality

    A generator's ability to deliver power smoothly, with consistent voltage.

     /  5
    Noise

    Noise

    Measured at 23 and 50 feet from the generator. We recommend hearing protection for standing close by the unit while it's running.

     /  5
    Ease of use

    Ease of use

    Includes starting, transport (for portables), and helpful features such as fuel shutoff.

     /  5
    CO safety technology

    CO safety technology

    The presence and responsiveness of built-in CO-sensing technology to automatically shut the generator off in an enclosed space before CO builds up to dangerous levels.

     /  5
    Run time range (hrs.)

    Run time range

    Our average of how long a generator ran, over various loads, on a full tank of gasoline or diesel fuel, a 20-pound tank for propane-based portables, or a 250-gallon propane tank for stationary models.

     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    POWER DELIVERY: Delivered enough wattage to power our test appliances and handled surges well. POWER QUALITY: Provided especially clean power with consistently high voltage. NOISE: Especially quiet from a distance of 23 feet, especially pleasing to neighbors if you'll run the generator overnight. EASE OF USE: Easy to start and (for portables) transport, with some helpful features for starting and operating the generator.

    About

    The Craftsman CMXGIAC3300 is part of the Generators test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Inverter Generators models like the CMXGIAC3300 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

    Power delivery: How much wattage models delivered and how well they handled surges in power demand over various loads.

    Power quality: A generator's ability to deliver power smoothly, with consistent voltage.

    Noise: Measured at 23 and 50 feet from the generator. We recommend hearing protection for standing close by the unit while it's running.

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