--- product_id: 729035569 title: "Portable Generator, 2200W Ultra Quiet Gas Motor, EPA Compliant, Eco Mode Function, Ultralight for Backup Home Use and Camping (GM2200i)" brand: "genmax" price: "R46295" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Genmax" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/729035569-portable-generator-2200w-ultra-quiet-gas-motor-epa-compliant-eco store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 2200W peak power 58 dBA ultra-quiet operation 6 hours runtime @ 50% load Portable Generator, 2200W Ultra Quiet Gas Motor, EPA Compliant, Eco Mode Function, Ultralight for Backup Home Use and Camping (GM2200i) **Brand:** genmax **Price:** R46295 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Power up anywhere, quietly and smartly! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Portable Generator, 2200W Ultra Quiet Gas Motor, EPA Compliant, Eco Mode Function, Ultralight for Backup Home Use and Camping (GM2200i) by genmax - **How much does it cost?** R46295 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/729035569-portable-generator-2200w-ultra-quiet-gas-motor-epa-compliant-eco) ## Best For - genmax enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted genmax brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Light as a Breeze:** At just 42 lbs with a sturdy handle, portability is redefined for your on-the-go lifestyle. - • **Power that Moves You:** 2200W max output powers your essentials effortlessly, whether at home or off-grid. - • **Fuel-Smart Economy Mode:** Eco mode extends runtime up to 6 hours on a single 3.5L tank, saving fuel and money. - • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Ultra-quiet 58 dBA noise level keeps your environment peaceful—no more generator roar. - • **Safety First with CO Detection:** Built-in carbon monoxide sensor automatically shuts down to protect your space. ## Overview The GENMAX GM2200i is a compact, ultra-lightweight 2200W portable generator designed for home backup and camping. It features an ultra-quiet 58 dBA operation, a fuel-efficient economy mode delivering up to 6 hours runtime on a 3.5L gas tank, and a built-in CO detection sensor for enhanced safety. Weighing only 42 lbs, it’s easy to carry and EPA compliant, making it a reliable and eco-conscious power solution for modern professionals on the move. ## Description Portable power station Review: Good generator, first things to do... - I never used the original spark plug, I put in a Champion. I looked for the same size NGK, but no one local had it. I broke the engine in with a 5 hr varying load run. 0%-45%. I use a killawatt meter and an adjustable heat gun to determine the load. 30 min run on each load. Every hour changed the oil. Each oil change, it got a little lighter in color. After the break in, I drained all of the gas from the carb with the bowl screw and changed the oil again. I just used it to help a customer recharge their Ecoflo large solar generator. I don't use the ECO mode on the engine when I know I have to draw a lot of power from it. This generator ran 2.5 hrs at 1658 watts. The Ecoflo quit taking the electric initially, the input watts stopped, but the 2nd time it tried, it was fine. Worked great, much quieter than my open frame generator, but it isn't 'whisper mode'. I changed the oil again after that job due to how hard the engine worked and still new. 12 oz of 10W-30 full synthetic. Break in with conventional oil. Always store with NO gasoline in the tank or in the carburetor and it will start every time. Forget about the fuel stabilizer gimmicks. Great Ad campaign snake oil. I have 7 gasoline generators and store all the exact same way with no issues. Fresh oil, no gas in the carb/tank. I also remove the spark arrestor first thing to remove a sure problem of carbon clogging the spark arrestor. I don't go to National Parks and I've also never seen sparks/fire shoot out of my small engines. I do know a clog in the exhaust pipe isn't a good thing. I will attach a pic of 24 hr run time and compare a new spark arrestor with a clogged one on 24 hours of gasoline run time. Review: Not bad - I'm quite happy with this thing especially for its price I've used it twice heavily. The first use was just Running a 850 W Golf cart battery charger For about 6hrs It was surprisingly fuel-efficient And ran perfectly. The second job Was running a small electric snow blower 1800 W 15 amps Exactly the running power this thing is supposed to put out. While it did run the snow blower It was struggling I triggered the overload shut off twice. Granted I was pushing the limits of the snow blower as well doing a massive job in deep heavy snow. The over load warning light blinked a lot but it pushed hard for 2 straight hours. I will also be useing this for Electric weed whackers, chainsaws, and large flood lights. I don't think it will have a problem with any of these however my only real concern now is how long will it last. "Update did not last" My only complaints Is if you pull the string to far forward the friction will actually melt the plastic on the side slightly not a big issue. "Update oil Sensor brick the whole thing" Update 1 1/2 months later. The generator no longer starts it continually tells me low oil regardless of the amount of oil. I am now removing stars. There is no scenario where I should be having to tear this thing apart to fix something as simple as an oil sensor Inside of 40 days This has caused big problems with my home. The directions do not even tell me exactly where the sensor is And the entire thing is encased in 2 layers of plastic so I can't get to anything without tearing apart everything. Nor are there any tutorials and simply unplugging the sensor Did not work either. Also the Provided schematic Has the wrong color codes on the wires. I now have a $300 brick. No customer support Can't find parts. Just s*** out of luck.....Never again ## Features - ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT & SMALL SIZE At only 42 lbs, lightweight and compact, the sturdy handle makes it easy to carry for long distances. - Extremely quiet, fuel saving: low noise of 58 dBA and up to 6 hours run time at 50% load on a 3.5 litre gas tank - features "economy mode" for maximum fuel efficiency. - CO Detection Shutdown: Includes CO detection sensor to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B099JZXBPW | | Brand | GENMAX | | Brand Name | GENMAX | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 493 Reviews | | Engine Power Maximum | 2200 Watts | | Engine Type | 4 Stroke | | Frequency | 50 Hz | | Fuel Type | Gasoline | | Fuel type | Gasoline | | Ignition System Type | Compression | | Item Weight | 41.8 Pounds | | Item weight | 41.8 Pounds | | Manufacturer Part Number | 2200W | | Model Number | GM2200i | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Output Wattage | 2200 Watts | | Power Source | Fuel Powered | | Power source | Fuel Powered | | Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Residential | | Recommended uses for product | Camping, Residential | | Running Wattage | 2200 Watts | | Runtime | 6 hours | | Special Features | Lightweight | | Starting Wattage | 2200 Watts | | Tank Volume | 3.79 Litres | | Total Power Outlets | 1 | | UPC | 738349925141 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Voltage | 120 Volts | | Wattage | 2200 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GENMAX - **Engine type:** 4 Stroke - **Fuel type:** Gasoline - **Item weight:** 41.8 Pounds - **Output wattage:** 2200 Watts - **Power source:** Fuel Powered - **Recommended uses for product:** Camping, Residential - **Special feature:** Lightweight - **Voltage:** 120 Volts - **Wattage:** 2200 ## Images ![Portable Generator, 2200W Ultra Quiet Gas Motor, EPA Compliant, Eco Mode Function, Ultralight for Backup Home Use and Camping (GM2200i) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MTTK+cyeL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long will it keep a fridge & small box freezer going?** A: Thanks for your question, in factory we had done the fuel consumption test with 25% loading(450w) which is about 10 hours, so when I check the specification of example of fridge & small box freezer the output is about 92w ( Power Supply：115V/60HZ Amps:0.8A Freezing capacity： 31.1L/1.1CU.FT ), which is lower than our 25% loading, so it will keep going over 10 hours. **Q: Can anyone please tell me how to bypass the co sensor?? I can't put the generator in my RV box, it keeps shutting off.** A: It's none of my business how or where you put your generator, but if you try to use this in the "rv box" and you are living inside the rv...you would absolutely be putting your life in danger!! There has to be an "exhaust" pipe, which puts the exhaust gases outside the rv, or death could result. **Q: Will this generator work in the us ? shows 50hz instead of 60hz** A: Mine was 60hz and does work very well. Nice generator. Very low noise. **Q: What is the run time of the 2200W generator on non-eco mode?** A: We ran this generator for about 6 hours at a time while camping that is all i can say. I have no idea about any eco setting, sorry. It worked si well, very pleased ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good generator, first things to do... *by S***Y on 15 August 2026* I never used the original spark plug, I put in a Champion. I looked for the same size NGK, but no one local had it. I broke the engine in with a 5 hr varying load run. 0%-45%. I use a killawatt meter and an adjustable heat gun to determine the load. 30 min run on each load. Every hour changed the oil. Each oil change, it got a little lighter in color. After the break in, I drained all of the gas from the carb with the bowl screw and changed the oil again. I just used it to help a customer recharge their Ecoflo large solar generator. I don't use the ECO mode on the engine when I know I have to draw a lot of power from it. This generator ran 2.5 hrs at 1658 watts. The Ecoflo quit taking the electric initially, the input watts stopped, but the 2nd time it tried, it was fine. Worked great, much quieter than my open frame generator, but it isn't 'whisper mode'. I changed the oil again after that job due to how hard the engine worked and still new. 12 oz of 10W-30 full synthetic. Break in with conventional oil. Always store with NO gasoline in the tank or in the carburetor and it will start every time. Forget about the fuel stabilizer gimmicks. Great Ad campaign snake oil. I have 7 gasoline generators and store all the exact same way with no issues. Fresh oil, no gas in the carb/tank. I also remove the spark arrestor first thing to remove a sure problem of carbon clogging the spark arrestor. I don't go to National Parks and I've also never seen sparks/fire shoot out of my small engines. I do know a clog in the exhaust pipe isn't a good thing. I will attach a pic of 24 hr run time and compare a new spark arrestor with a clogged one on 24 hours of gasoline run time. ### ⭐ Not bad *by E***L on 12 December 2025* I'm quite happy with this thing especially for its price I've used it twice heavily. The first use was just Running a 850 W Golf cart battery charger For about 6hrs It was surprisingly fuel-efficient And ran perfectly. The second job Was running a small electric snow blower 1800 W 15 amps Exactly the running power this thing is supposed to put out. While it did run the snow blower It was struggling I triggered the overload shut off twice. Granted I was pushing the limits of the snow blower as well doing a massive job in deep heavy snow. The over load warning light blinked a lot but it pushed hard for 2 straight hours. I will also be useing this for Electric weed whackers, chainsaws, and large flood lights. I don't think it will have a problem with any of these however my only real concern now is how long will it last. "Update did not last" My only complaints Is if you pull the string to far forward the friction will actually melt the plastic on the side slightly not a big issue. "Update oil Sensor brick the whole thing" Update 1 1/2 months later. The generator no longer starts it continually tells me low oil regardless of the amount of oil. I am now removing stars. There is no scenario where I should be having to tear this thing apart to fix something as simple as an oil sensor Inside of 40 days This has caused big problems with my home. The directions do not even tell me exactly where the sensor is And the entire thing is encased in 2 layers of plastic so I can't get to anything without tearing apart everything. Nor are there any tutorials and simply unplugging the sensor Did not work either. Also the Provided schematic Has the wrong color codes on the wires. I now have a $300 brick. No customer support Can't find parts. Just s*** out of luck.....Never again ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ handy backup with a few letdowns *by L***D on 10 October 2026* This looked like a practical backup for our home, so I bought it after seeing it online. As a stay-at-home mom, I wanted something for short outages that I could move without asking for help. During one brief outage, I used it for a small fan and to charge our phones. It handled those jobs, but starting it took several pulls, which was frustrating when I was juggling the kids. It also sounded louder than I expected from the “ultra-quiet” description, especially when I stood nearby. The lighter size is handy, and it didn’t take up much room in the garage. I’m glad we have a backup, but I expected an easier, quieter experience. ## Frequently Bought Together - GENMAX Generator，EPA Compliant, Eco-Mode Feature, Ultra Lightweight for Backup Home Use & Camping - STP Premium Synthetic Blend 4 Cycle Small Engine Oil, SAE 10W-30, 32 fl oz, Motor Oil for Lawnmowers, Generators, Tractors, Snow Blowers, and More - Garage Boss Press 'N Pour Gas Can | 2 gallon | Red | SKU: GB320 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/729035569-portable-generator-2200w-ultra-quiet-gas-motor-epa-compliant-eco](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/729035569-portable-generator-2200w-ultra-quiet-gas-motor-epa-compliant-eco) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-11-09*