How many watts does a Air Compressor (1/3 HP) use?

A Air Compressor (1/3 HP) draws 900 watts continuously once it's running, but its motor needs a brief surge of up to 2,000 watts to start. A generator has to cover that starting surge, not just the running load, or the motor won't start.

Generators that can run this

• Generac GP2200i
  1,700 W run · 2,200 W start · ~$550
• Champion 2000-Watt Inverter (100692)
  1,700 W run · 2,000 W start · ~$450
• Honda EU2200i
  1,800 W run · 2,200 W start · ~$1,150