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Small Silent Portable Generators for sale

Small, silent portable generators for camping, caravans, market stalls, worksites and home backup — enough power to run tools, a fridge or a campsite without the racket of a big open-frame unit. Compact bodies and carry handles make them easy to move between jobs and store out of the way.

Most models here are inverter-based, so the power is clean and stable enough for phones, laptops and other sensitive electronics. When you need more output, compare the full inverter generator range or browse all generators.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will a 2000 watt generator run?
A fridge, lights, a laptop, phone chargers, a TV and a small pump, though not all at once with anything that heats. A jug, toaster or fan heater each pull 1,800 to 2,400W on their own. For a jug and a fridge together you want 3.5kVA or more.
What size portable generator will run a normal house?
For essentials, 3 to 4kVA. For the jug, microwave and a heat pump as well, 5 to 7kVA. To run the whole house you need 9kVA or more and a changeover switch installed by an electrician. See the full generator range for the larger units.
What are the downsides of a portable generator?
You need to store petrol safely, it has to run outdoors well away from windows and doors because of carbon monoxide, it needs refuelling every few hours under load, and it cannot power the house wiring without a changeover switch. For an occasional outage or camping those are easy trade-offs. For daily use consider a larger standby unit.
Can I run a portable generator in the garage?
No, not even with the door open. Carbon monoxide builds up fast and it has killed people in New Zealand. Run it outside, at least 5 metres from any door, window or vent, with the exhaust pointing away from the house and a cover that keeps rain off without blocking airflow.
Is a portable generator the same as an inverter generator?
Portable describes the size and the carry handles. Inverter describes how the power is made. Most portable generators here are inverter models, so you get both: easy to lift into the ute and clean enough to charge a phone.
What is the cheapest way to keep the power on in an outage?
A 2.4kVA inverter generator outside, two heavy duty extension leads through a window, and a power board for the fridge, the modem and a lamp. No electrician needed, and it covers most short outages. A changeover switch and a bigger unit come later if outages are a regular thing where you live.

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