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Product Description
No mains power on site, at an event or during an outage? The STIHL IR 40 gives you quiet, clean and reliable electricity wherever you need it. Thanks to inverter technology, it safely powers sensitive devices like laptops, lights and audio gear without voltage spikes.
With a steady 2.5 kW continuous output and an ECO mode that lowers engine speed to match demand, you get dependable power with less noise and fuel use. The compact, 28 kg unit is easy to move and simple to operate via the clear control panel.
Where it shines
- Backup power at home when the grid goes down
- Quiet power for events with sound limits
- Electricity for site huts, food trucks and stalls
- Camping and outdoor activities off-grid
Why this generator works so well
- Inverter output keeps sensitive electronics safe
- ECO mode cuts fuel use and noise
- Parallel-ready to boost available power
- Clear panel with oil and overload indicators
Day-to-day handling
Start it, select ECO when loads are light, and plug into the two 230 V sockets. The indicators help you avoid overloads, and the protective shutdown prevents damage if you exceed 2.5 kW continuous load.
Power and key specs
- Continuous output: 2.5 kW
- Maximum output: 2.8 kW
- 230 V single-phase, 2 sockets
- 4-stroke OHV engine, 149 cm³
- Tank capacity: 4 l
- Sound pressure: 69 dB(A); Sound power: 89 dB(A)
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 34 x 50 x 56 cm
- Weight: 28 kg
- Nominal speed: 3600 rpm
- ECO mode and parallel connection
Tip from gardenmachineshop.com
Planning to run heavier loads occasionally? Use the parallel function with a second identical IR 40 to safely increase available power.
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Specifications
| Brand | STIHL |
|---|---|
| Article number | GB100117404 |
| Barcode / EAN | 198520129667 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 149 |
| Maximum output (kW) | 2.8 |
| Continuous output (kW) | 2.5 |
| Engine type | 4-stroke, OHV, air forced cooling |
| Weight (kg) | 28 |
| Nominal voltage (V) | 230 |
| Number of 1‑phase sockets | 2 |
| Tank capacity (l) | 4 |
| Nominal speed (rpm) | 3600 |
| Width (cm) | 50 |
| Height (cm) | 56 |
| Length (cm) | 34 |
| Sound pressure level (dB(A)) | 69 |
| Sound power level (dB(A)) | 89 |
| ECO mode | Yes |
| Parallel connection | Yes |
| Inverter technology | Yes |
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