CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. All Power America G10000EGL

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Winner:

All Power America G10000EGL

Reasons to buy All Power America G10000EGL:

  • button icon Heavy Duty Portable Generator
  • button icon 10000 watt peak power, 8000 watt rated power
  • button icon Electric StartElectric Start
  • button icon Dual Fuel
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Runners Up:

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Cat RP5500 Portable Generator :

  • button icon Automatic Low Oil Shut Down and AVR
  • button icon Convenient, Easy-To-Use LED Lit Control Panel
  • button icon Fuel-Efficient 300cc OHV Engine With Cast-Iron Sleeve
  • button icon Runs for 15 Hrs. On One Tank @ 50% Load
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

All Power America G10000EGL

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
All Power America G10000EGL

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
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COMPARISON – Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. All Power America G10000EGL

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

Power up your home, worksite, or outdoor events with the Cat RP5500 This portable generator is a workhorse with the comforts and quality you expect from a Cat product.

Yes

Flat filled wheels and handles make it portable

Starting Watts

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

6875 Starting Watts

Yes

10000 watt peak power – handles all lighting needs and powers on machines

Running Stats

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

5500 Running Watts

Yes

8000 watt power rated for gas and

RV Ready

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
No

Yes

Yes – built with portable design that can be shifted to anywhere

Gas Powered

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Operational with unleaded gas – gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

It gives a runtime of 11-hours at 50% load with a full gas tank.

Yes

Takes 11 hours on gasoline or propane tank

Recoil Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
No

Yes

Able to recoil start – recoil traditional method

Electric Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

The starting method of the Cat RP7500E Gas Powered Portable Generator is Electric Start.

Yes

Works with an electric push start

Dual Fuel

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
No

Yes

Uses both gas and propane. Use the switch to change from gasoline to LPG fuel

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

The Cat RP6500’s engine, 420 cc OHV 4-stroke, fueled by gasoline, can deliver 120/240V.

Yes

gas and propane

AMPERAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

Delivers 30 Amps of power

VOLTAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 V and 1x 120/240 V

FREQUENCY

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
No

Yes

15 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

Air cooled 420 CC OHV

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

No

CSA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
No

Yes

N/A

EPA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

Yes – EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

This generator is easy to start thanks to its manual and Lion electric start.

Yes

So easy to start – Just push electric start or recoil to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

6.6 gallons - able to deliver 11 hours

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
No

Yes

N/A

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

It gives a runtime of 15-hours at 50% load with a full gas tank.

Yes

11 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
No

Yes

N/A

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

Manufactured with a low oil shut off - saves engine from harm

Air Cooled

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

This generator has an air-cooled powerful engine.

Yes

Air cools G1000EGL after heating up

Engine Capacity

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

420cc

Yes

420 CC

Voltmeter

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

It has a voltage meter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

N/A

Yes

76 db noise level – noise is mild and not deafening

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

This compact, affordable Cat Generator will generate 5500 running and 6875 starting which is enough power to keep the critical items you need running. Everything you need to get started (assembly tools & engine oil) is included with your new Cat RP 5500 gas powered portable generator. Just add you own gas and you are ready to go.

Yes

RV home projects, storm outages, lightning and connections of other devices

Heavy Duty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

Handles heavy duty – construction sites, homes and camping. Provides clean energy source

Solar Generator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

This generator is made with a sturdy steel body. it comes with a heavy-duty all-steel construction

Yes

Guarded with a frame for durability

Starting method

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Dual start method – electrical and recoil

All Power America G10000EGL

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

The Cat RP5500 is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 5500 W and a starting wattage of 6875 W.

Yes

It has an open frame – makes it easy to transport

Outlets

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

6 Outlets, Including 120v and 240v 30a Twist-Lock Receptacles

Yes

2 x AC Duplex 120V outlets, twist-lock outlet of 1x 120/240V and 1x 12V DC

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

This powerful, but still very portable generator is good for any light industrial use whatever the location and when you need a lot of power in a small footprint. Provides many hours of service, even when powering multiple items, including: Table Saws. Hammer Drills. Air Compressors.

Yes

Is easily moved to any location – camp site, mobile homes, job sites and homes

Weight

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

163 pounds

Yes

235 pounds

Wheel type

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

Hard filled wheels – doesn’t require maintenance

Handle style

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

Sturdy and easy to use handle – metallic with rubber at top

Warranty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

This Cat portable generator comes with a 36 month limited warranty when registered within 30 days of purchase.

Yes

N/A

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

No

Included Accessories

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

oil, funnel, tool kit, battery, and wheel kit

Yes

1 12V batteries included, owner’s manual and wheel kit

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

It has a low oil indicator that will let you know when the generator is running out of oil.

Yes

Switches off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

Built with low oil shutdown – prevents engine damage

Noise Level

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

76 db operating noise level – safe to the ears

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

• Not too expensive • LED illuminated control panel • Several accessories included • GFCI outlets • Electric start • High run time • Solid steel and durable • Easy to move design • Automatic low oil shutdown

Yes

• Has a 10000 watt peak power • Simple to switch from gasoline to LPG using a simple lever • Comes with up to 4 standard 12O V sockets • Built with a strong steel frame and keeps the generator from rusting • Features flat free wheels that are hard filled • Handle is easy to use regardless of the terrain the generator is transported on • Long run time of 11 hours on a 1/2 load • Simple to start – start by filling the easy to reach accessible gas/propane tank and turn it on • Less space consuming dimensions - 31 x 24 x 24 inches • Portable generator that can easily be transported • Runs on a 8000 rated power for gas and 7000 watt rated power for propane • Made with a frame to ensure durability • Built with a maintenance free battery – saves costs • Low operating noise with 76 dB • Two stand legs to help support this generator on the ground • Low oil shut down that protects the engine from damage • Can be used anywhere – construction sites, homes, camps, tailgating and storm outages • Engine can be air cooled – keeps engine safe from damage

Cons

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
All Power America G10000EGL
Yes

• No remote start • Not a solar generator • Not flexible enough when it comes changing fuel

Yes

• It is not a solar generator • Generator not made with a quite mode – noise heard when running • Non CARB compliant • Quiet heavy to carry up stairs – weight of 235 pounds • Can be dangerous due to fuel if exposed to fire

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