Description
Portable Petrol Generators
Portable. Practical. Built for Professional Power.
The MES8000 petrol generator is a Pramac portable generator configured for professional, trade and site power applications. It provides practical standby or portable power for tools, equipment, field work and general commercial use.
This configuration includes the controller, protection and installation options suited to Australian site requirements. Key configuration details include rated output: emergency standby 7.2 kVA / 6.4 kW, continuous 6.0 kVA / 5.4 kW; electrical configuration: 230 V, 50 Hz, single-phase; engine: Honda GX390 electric start; fuel tank capacity: 6.1 L.
Key Features
- Model: MES8000
- Power rating: emergency standby 7.2 kVA / 6.4 kW, continuous 6.0 kVA / 5.4 kW
- Electrical configuration: 230 V, 50 Hz, single-phase, 0.9 power factor
- Fuel / energy type: Petrol
- Engine: Honda GX390 Electric, 389 cm³, air cooled, 3000 RPM
- Alternator: Brushless, 2 pole, class H, IP23
- Fuel tank: 6.1 L
- Dimensions: 750 x 543 x 581 mm
- Dry weight: 72 kg
- 30 mA differential protection (RCD) with circuit breaker and hourmeter
- Two AS/NZS 3112 15A 250V outlets, MEN link fitted
- Electric start with recoil backup, Oil Guard low oil protection
The 6.1 litre tank gives 2.85 hours at 75% load and 2.13 hours at 100%, using 2.14 litres per hour at 75%. The Mecc Alte brushless alternator is class H insulated, IP23 protected, two pole, with capacitor voltage regulation. Controls are a simple off/on selector, fuel cock and choke lever. Transportation kits with fixed or folding handles and a lifting kit are available as accessories.
These portable generators suit trades, site crews, farms, emergency backup, mobile service work and commercial users needing reliable portable power.
| Power Rating | ||
| EMERGENCY STANDBY POWER ESP | kVA | 7.2 |
| EMERGENCY STANDBY POWER ESP | kW | 6.4 |
| CONTINUOUS POWER COP | kVA | 6.0 |
| CONTINUOUS POWER COP | kW | 5.4 |
| FREQUENCY | Hz | 50 |
| VOLTAGE | V | 230 |
| POWER FACTOR | cos φ | 0.9 |
| PHASE | 1 | |
| FUEL | Petrol | |
| Engine Specifications | ||
| ENGINE BRAND | Honda | |
| MODEL | GX390 Electric | |
| ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM | Air | |
| DISPLACEMENT | cm³ | 389 |
| OPERATING SPEED-NOMINAL | RPM | 3000 |
| OIL CAPACITY | l | 1.1 |
| STARTING SYSTEM | Electric (+Recoil) | |
| FUEL | Petrol | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the MES8000 run on a full tank?
The 6.1 litre tank gives 2.85 hours at 75% load, or 2.13 hours at 100% load, using 2.14 litres per hour at 75%.






