Designed for clean, stable portable power, the Gorilla Power GP3800iE inverter suitcase generator delivers true sine-wave output with 3800W maximum and 3500W running capacity. With electric, recoil and wireless remote start, it suits situations where quick, convenient starting matters, from home backup to camping and powering site tools.
An 11 L fuel tank and 43 kg build keep it practical to transport and position, while Economy Mode automatically reduces fuel use and noise at lighter loads. Parallel-ready capability also allows two units to be linked when more output is required, and low-oil shut-off provides built-in engine protection.
Key features
- 3800W maximum and 3500W running output
- True sine-wave inverter output for sensitive electronics
- Electric, recoil and wireless remote starting options
- Economy Mode to reduce fuel use and noise at lighter loads
- Parallel-ready for linking two units
- Low-oil shut-off for engine protection
- Suitcase format with 11 L tank and 43 kg weight
Specifications
Power and performance
- Maximum watts: 3800W
- Running watts: 3500W
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Fuel and fluids
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Fuel tank: 11 L
- Oil capacity: 0.6 L
Starting system
Recoil / electric / wireless remote
Size and weight
- Weight: 43 kg
- Dimensions: 605 × 475 × 520 mm
Sockets and inputs
- 2 × 240V AC (UK 3-pin)
- USB charging + 12V DC (5A)
- DC 5V auto auxiliary
- Parallel ports
- Ground (earth) terminal
Running vs starting watts
- Running watts: power required to keep equipment operating
- Starting watts: brief surge required to start motors and compressors
GP3800iE: 3800W max / 3500W running
Typical use cases
- Fridge-freezer: run ≈ 180W | start ≈ 1200W
- Microwave: run ≈ 1000W | start ≈ 1000W
- Angle grinder: run ≈ 800W | start ≈ 1400W
- Circular saw (7¼"): run ≈ 1500W | start ≈ 2400W
Typical values; always check your device’s label. If your largest starting surge approaches 3800W, avoid running other heavy loads simultaneously.
What size generator do I need
Laptop + phone charging
- Typical running: 100–200W
- Typical starting: ≈ same
- GP3800iE: Easy
LED TV + router + lights
- Typical running: 150–250W
- Typical starting: ≈ same
- GP3800iE: Easy
Fridge-freezer
- Typical running: 120–200W
- Typical starting: 800–1200W
- GP3800iE: Yes
String trimmer
- Typical running: 300–350W
- Typical starting: 700–875W
- GP3800iE: Yes
Hedge trimmer
- Typical running: 400–450W
- Typical starting: 900–1200W
- GP3800iE: Yes
Drill
- Typical running: 500–600W
- Typical starting: 800–900W
- GP3800iE: Yes
Hand sander
- Typical running: 500–600W
- Typical starting: 900–1200W
- GP3800iE: Yes
Paint sprayer
- Typical running: 500–600W
- Typical starting: ≈ 600W
- GP3800iE: Yes
Work light (LED/halogen)
- Typical running: 300–1000W
- Typical starting: ≈ same
- GP3800iE: Check total
Microwave
- Typical running: 800–1200W
- Typical starting: ≈ same
- GP3800iE: Yes (solo heavy)
Pressure washer (small electric)
- Typical running: 1000–1200W
- Typical starting: 1800–2400W
- GP3800iE: Usually OK
Circular saw (7¼")
- Typical running: 1200–1800W
- Typical starting: 1800–2400W
- GP3800iE: Usually OK
Window/RV A/C (small)
- Typical running: 1500–1800W
- Typical starting: 2400–2800W
- GP3800iE: Yes
Air compressor (small)
- Typical running: 1400–1600W
- Typical starting: 3500–4500W
- GP3800iE: Start can exceed
Kettle / small heater
- Typical running: 1500–2000W
- Typical starting: ≈ same
- GP3800iE: Watch total
Water heater (electric)
- Typical running: 3000–4000W
- Typical starting: ≈ same
- GP3800iE: Needs larger unit
Guide only; add up running watts for items used together, then ensure the single highest starting surge stays within generator limits.
Product range
- 2.0kW inverter — GP2000i
- 3.5kW inverter — GP3500i
- 3.8kW inverter ES — GP3800iE (this model)
- 5.0kW inverter — GP5000i
- 5.5kW dual-fuel — GP5500DF
- 6.5kW dual-fuel — GP6500DF
- 8.0kW petrol — GP8000
- 8.3kW dual-fuel — GP8300DF
- 12.8kW diesel — GP12800D
Rackhams Reference : RFGNK7SBUX