What size breaker is the well pump on? Why, my well is a 3hp, 240 volt, single phase.The breaker is a 50 amp breaker and the distribution pump is 1.5 hp, 240 volt, single phase on a 30 amp breaker. I need a minimum of a 11000 watt generator just to run the well pump and 6600 watts for the distribution pump. If I what to run just the Well pump and the distribution pump is adds up to 17,000 watts.
Before guessing what size generator, do your homework and know what size pump you have, and determine how much other power you need. if you need to convert amps to watts use the calculator:
https://www.rapidtables.com/calc/electric/Amp_to_Watt_Calculator.html
Good advice. You need to know what you want to power up and how often it needs to be getting juice.
Our well pump runs on 120V, I can't say how amps it draws but I know it's either on a 15 or 20 amp breaker. So off hand, I'd think my Honda would run it to pump up the pressure tank.
I found a "nice" used Honda EU2000 for less than half price. I'd suggest checking out your local HD tool rental dept and see what they have for sale. You may find something that fits your needs.
