Dear Mike, Because we do not manufacture any generators we are unable to advise, but we'd be happy to provide you will the specs for the included blower. You should be able to use this information to determine what kind of generator that you will need. Alternately, you may be able to provide this information when shopping for a generator for assistance in making the right selection. Extreme-1 Blower Blower Specifications: 1HP 8A 60Hz 120V 960W 3350 RPM Cord Length: 20ft. 1180 CFM 9 inch Static Pressure Capacity I hope that helps! Sincerely, Blast Zone Support