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Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

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Winner:

Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w:

  • button icon Built with a multi featured control panel
  • button icon Lasting operation with 11.5 hours of run time on a 50% load
  • button icon Up to 7185 of starting watts and 5750 watts of running watts
  • button icon Simple recoil starting system
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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 :

Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
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

Yes this generator is portable – wheels and handles enhance its portability from place to place

Starting Watts

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

6875 Starting Watts

Yes

7185 watts – powerful wattage

Running Stats

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

5500 Running Watts

Yes

5750 watts – can run large motor driven appliances and tools at ago

RV Ready

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

Yes

Has 10 a fold up handle and 10 inch never go flat wheels – RV ready

Gas Powered

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

Yes

Recoil starting system

Electric Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

No

Dual Fuel

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

Runs on 59.9/29.9 amperage

VOLTAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

120 volts

Yes

AC - 120/240V 60 Hz – includes an automated voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

389cc OHV engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

Yes

N/A

EPA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Uses a traditional pull to start mechanism – easy to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

Large 7.5 gallons – metallic tank capacity. Provides long hours of run time

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Spends 11.5 hours at 1/2 load – enough lighting and connection during power shortage

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

It is built with low oil shut down. Includes built in fuel gauge and circuit breaker

Air Cooled

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

This generator has an air-cooled powerful engine.

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

420cc

Yes

389 cc OHV – powerful engine capacity

Voltmeter

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

It has a voltage meter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
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

Generator is multipurpose – can cool foods, light the house and others connect devices

Heavy Duty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

Can perform heavy duties – provides lighting to homes, offices, camps and tailgating

Solar Generator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has been bonded to frame for durability

Starting method

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
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

Created as an open frame

Outlets

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Features 4 household GFCI 120 V outlets and 1 120/240 V. Use the 30 A locking outlet for any portable needs. Rubber outlet covers guard against elements

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
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

Easy to shift to a different location

Weight

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

163 pounds

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

Solid never go flat wheels. Easily maneuvers over multiple surfaces

Handle style

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

Fold up handle style. helps in traveling and storage

Warranty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

2 years – effective on purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

No

Included Accessories

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Rubber outlet covers and oil

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Shuts down when oil level is low

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

Low oil and overload protection. Turns off generator on low oil and overload

Noise Level

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
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

• Built with a circuit breaker for protection • Will spend up to 11.5 hours on a 1/2 load • 10 inches never go flat wheels • Created with an open frame • An instant built in overload protection • Handles Fold once placed on the ground • An automatic oil shut off function • Comes with a spark arrestor – suitable for use in forested areas • Makes use of 7185 watts and 5750 watts for start and running • Includes an automated voltage regulation • High quality metallic fuel tank – 7.5 gallons of fuel • Up to 2 years of warranty • Compact size for simple storage - 29 x 26 x 29 inches • Portable to transport to different location • Has a power surge alternator for large motor driven appliances • Delivers a 120240 Voltage run using gasoline • Easily connects to breaker boxes in homes • Comes with data center on control panel • Rubber outlet covers – protects against elements • Keeps your food cold, lights on and family connected during power blackout • No loud noises during run time • Affordable to purchase and maintain • Comes with easy owner’s manual • Has 4 GFCI 120V household outlets, one 120/240V and 30A locking outlet

Cons

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

• Does not have an electric start option • Not complaint to EPA and CARB • Cannot be run using solar • No dual fuel option – doesn’t use propane • Engine cannot be air cooled • Only one color option – black • Heavy to lift in high surfaces like cars and stairs

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