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Goal Zero created the portable power station category over 10 years ago, presenting a new way forward in portable energy use at home, on the job, and off-grid. Our products are engineered with precision here in the U.S. Every feature has a purpose, designed with a real-life use case in mind. Power everything from campsites to field work to essential circuits in the home during an outage.
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Best in Class Power Output: The Yeti PRO 4000 includes next-gen efficient inverter technology that lets you power more for longer. It has 80% more power than our previous generation products and can run nearly all home appliances, aside from your AC, with 3600 watt power out and 7200 watt surge capabilities; great as a backup power supply for emergencies, off grid living, RVs, vans, and more
Class-Leading Lifespan: Upgraded Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (LFP) technology provides an incredible 4000+ cycles, and up to 10 years of daily use; can hold its charge for 12-18 months in long term storage; guaranteed with industry leading 5 year warranty
Exceptional Build Quality: The Yeti PRO 4000 is the largest portable power station on the market rated for outdoor use and meets Military-Standard 801H certification requirements for vibration, dust and water, extreme temperatures, and more; designed to prioritize safety and durability, it is UL2743 listed, has an FCC class B safety certification and BMS with over 100 safety checkpoints per minute
Superior Fast Charging: Recharge your power station on short notice with 3 times the charging speed of previous generation products; 1,800 watt AC power in can charge from 0% to 80% in 2 hours; 3,000 watt solar input charges from 0% to 80% in under 90 minutes
Easy Expansion and Integration: Add up to 4 Tank PRO 4000 expansion batteries for up to 20 kWh of power or use with solar panels to create a solar generator for renewable, clean energy; also designed for simple vehicle integration and home circuit backup (up to 10 circuits with Haven PRO, not included)
Reviewer: Will Farmon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The ultimate power station is a beast
Review: I don't write many product reviews, but the GZ Yeti PRO 4000 has really impressed me. I was looking for a power station to back my home, run my 30' travel trailer, and power the occasional backyard movie. I researched a few other brands and ended up going with Goal Zero. I always had good luck with other Goal Zero products and have used the Yeti 500X all the time. I called their customer service team before I made this purchase and was super impressed. They are in the U.S. and know the product inside and out and walked me through a few different options to power my home with the Yeti PRO 4000. I ended up going with 2 Yeti PRO 4000s and 2 of their Haven 10s which I tied into my main circuit panels. I love this setup. Here are few observations on the Yeti now that it's setup:- It has a solid aluminum case where all the others I looked at were made of plastic.- It has the highest rated battery cycles I can find. The 4000 cycles mean I could use the battery every single day and it will last almost 11 years before the battery degrades to the point it only holds 80% of the original capacity.- It comes with a mobile cart that it locks into but can be removed. I haven't done it yet, but I am going to pick up the Goal Zero mounting plate. I can pop the Yeti off the cart and lock it into mounting plate so it won't move and can't be taken. I can pop it back on the cart when I take it camping.- The solar recharge time is crazy fast. It can handle all 2000 watts of portable solar that I have, but it can handle up to 3000 watts which is more than any of the other large models I looked at. Most can only handle 1600 watts of solar at once.- I have both of my Yeti PROs hooked up to 30amp plugs in my house it charges them from zero to full in less than 90 minutes.- A couple other things that I haven't put to the test, but I like are that they say it's MilSpec 810 and UL rated so it can handle minor drops, vibrations, and even some light rain.- At some point, I will buy Yeti PRO expansion tanks to add more capacity. That's another thing that puts the Yeti PRO above the others I considered. The Yeti PRO can integrate up to 4 expansion tanks, while the others I looked at can only handle 2.- I hooked up both Yeti PROs to the Goal Zero App on my iPhone. The App is pretty intuitive. It does the basics in terms of showing me the power in, out, battery level, and time to charge/empty. I can switch back and forth between both systems since I have 2 Yeti PROs. My favorite feature is the ability to set a battery profile to make the battery last even longer. I also noticed the Goal Zero App has higher ratings than the other power station options I considered.- I haven't had a chance to take my travel trailer camping since it's the winter, but I did test it out in my driveway. I plugged the shore-power cable into the 30amp outlet on the Yeti PRO. The Yeti's 3600-watt inverter powered the entire camper! I even turned on the air-conditioner and the microwave at the same time with no problem.- The last thing to mention is the cut-over time when the power goes out. After setting up both Yeti PROs with Goal Zero Haven 10s (these are Goal Zero's optional transfer switches that tie the Yetis into my circuit panels), we simulated a power outage by cutting the main breaker outside my house. After the first test, I thought something was wrong because nothing appeared to happen in the house. After flipping the grid power on/off a couple times, I noticed the Yeti showed power output when the grid power was out. The Yeti literally took over powering those circuits so fast that my wife and kids watching TV didn't even notice. The Wi-Fi and TV didn't even blink! We did notice that some overhead LED lights blinked for less than a second when I cut the grid power, but none of the appliances even knew we lost power.The only downside I can find is the weight. It's has 4000-watt hours of battery and the pro grade metal case, so it's not light. At a bit more than100lbs, you'll probably want to use the cart or grab a friend if you are moving it more than a few feet.I am very happy with my setup. The Yeti PRO is a beast. I would recommend also recommend the Goal Zero Haven 10 if you want to tie the Yeti into your home circuits.
Reviewer: UtMacGuy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: feel far more prepared
Review: Great company and products. With the uncertain world we live in this seems to be a great product to help minimize one area of concern. Added battery packs as well for a robust system.
Reviewer: Randy R. Davis
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Design could be improved
Review: Well I have many different Goal Zero products and satisfied with them.The issues I have with this item are.The dust covers over the different outlets and connections are not removable. Appears that they could be easily broken.Would be very nice to have Anderson Power Pole connections on the front of the power pack. There are one set on the back side.
Reviewer: Jesse Nuttall
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Better than expected!
Review: I bought this to replace my Yeti 3000X and 4 circuit manual transfer switch, which are both great, but I wanted to be able to backup more circuits and have the ability to have automatic transferring during a power outage. This thing is an absolute beast of a product. After getting it all installed I was able to run all my circuits in passthrough where my power is running through the unit up to 3600 watts. I simulated a power outage by cutting the power and I didnât even notice it switched over to pulling from the battery. Even my WiFi stayed on. Usually it shuts down and has to reset if thereâs even a flicker in the power. Iâve run every test I know to run, from the new app, to adjusting all the settings to connecting it to my cloud network so I can access it remotely and its incredible! Iâm super excited that I will also be able to use this in my RV and itâll run everything, even my AC. I can now retire the old gas generator and use this unit exclusively. Other cool thing is I can use this to charge my Tesla or any EV for that matter in a pinch. This unit will have so many uses, I canât even count.
Reviewer: Ricardo Leite
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A charge for my Tesla during a power outage
Review: When an unexpected power outage hit my area, I found myself in a bit of a predicament. My Tesla was low on charge, and the closest tesla charging station was too far away - I was stranded! Thankfully I had a Yeti PRO 4000, a powerstation that got me out of a pinch with a quick charge. When the power came back on, I was able to get to recharge the battery from the wall in about 2-3 hours. Although I haven't needed to expand yet, the potential for up to 20 kWh of power is intriguing. Iâm super interested in the Haven ecosystem and the Nomad 400 solar panels Goal Zero just released. Goal Zero products are always top notch. Itâs kind of like having a mac vs a PC. Sureâ¦there might be something out there for a better priceâ¦but when you have a battery this big in your home, you need the best quality. Goal Zero builds the best quality products â love this brand!
Reviewer: Connor
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect for my toy hauler/camping
Review: When I go camping I run my normal gas powered generator for about 3 hours every day and the rest of the time I am using my gold zero 4,000 pro.
Reviewer: Susie Anderson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Power Outages? - Peace of mind
Review: Just got the Yeti PRO 4000, and wow, it's like the superhero of power stations! When the grid is down, this power station has power to spare. The Yeti PRO 4000 has a convenient little roller cart that can detach from the bottom to wheel around your home if needed. Super nifty! In the land of power stations, the Yeti PRO 4000 is the king, giving me the peace of mind I need when the lights go out. Something I really enjoyed is the app that you can download with this product. It helps me understand how much power Iâve got left with various items plugged in. It even helps me determine how much power Iâm getting from my solar panel.  Like all the Goal Zero product, high quality build and design â highly recommend.
Reviewer: Michael Hulet
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Powerful!
Review: I've been using the Yeti PRO 4000 with an extra battery as a home backup primarily for a large refrigerator and full-size upright freezer. I have both plugged in and the battery plugged into the wall so if power goes out, the fridge and freezer can pull from the battery. I tested it out by unplugging it and letting the fridge and freezer run. It was able to handle the output required when the motors on both appliances were running. It was able to run both for more than 2 days.