Cat RP5500 Portable Generator-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30713

COMPARISON – Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30713

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

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

Portable Generator with Wheels. 10-INCH WHEELS FOR PORTABILITY

Starting Watts

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

6875 Starting Watts

Yes

5000 watts

Running Stats

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

5500 Running Watts

Yes

Runs of 6250 watts – very powerful wattage

RV Ready

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Gas Powered

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Works using gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

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

Yes

Long run time of 12 hours on 1/2 load

Recoil Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Electric Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

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

Yes

Electric start - Easy to operate control panel

Dual Fuel

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

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 30713

Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 Voltage

FREQUENCY

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

4 Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

389 cc engine type – heavy duty

CARB Compliant

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

EPA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

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

Yes

Press on the button to start. Easy to use control panel with quick guides

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

5 gallon fuel tank. Delivers 12 hours of uninterrupted runtime

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

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

Yes

Takes 12 hours running after a 1/2 load. Keeps you connected during long power shortages

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

Created with low oil shut off function. Prevents accidents when oil is at minimum

Air Cooled

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

This generator has an air-cooled powerful engine.

Yes

Yes – generator uses the Overhead Valve (OHV) to get air cooled

Engine Capacity

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

420cc

Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

It has a voltage meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

N/A

Yes

Noise Level

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

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

Can be used for multi-purpose – RV ready, camping, sites and homes

Heavy Duty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

Power surge alternator – generator can power up both small and large electric appliances during power outages

Solar Generator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Framed for Durability

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

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

Yes

Is framed for durability

Starting method

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

Electric start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Open Frame

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

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

Has an open frame

Outlets

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

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

Yes

(4) 120V household outlets and (1) 120/240V, 30A locking outlet – ideal for portable power usage

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

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

Generator can be moved to any place.

Weight

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

163 pounds

Yes

187 pounds

Wheel type

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

Never go flat wheels – 10 inches makes to easy to climb multiple surfaces

Handle style

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

Fold up handle style – ideal for storage especially in places with little space

Warranty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

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

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

Included Accessories

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

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

Yes

Comes with engine oil, operators manual and a quick start up and shutdown guide

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

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

Yes

Has an hour meter – shows the amount of time remaining for automatic shut down for low oil

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

Yes, generator will go off once low has reached minimum in fuel tank

Noise Level

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

N/A

Pros

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

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

- Outlets built with rubber covers that guards against elements - 10 inch never go flat solid wheels that can easily climb over any surface - A long runtime of 12 hours to keep you powered during power shortages - Features a power surge alternator that created a short surge power required to start large and small appliances and tools - A fold up handle with rubber details to prevent slipping off hands - High quality metallic fuel tank with a 5 gallon capacity - Portable generator that can be transported to any place without difficulty - Comes with engine oil, manual and easy start and stop guide - Built with a multi featured control panel that has a circuit breaker protection - Its overhead Valve (OHV) technology helps the generator to run cooler and longer - Heavy duty 389 cc engine type that is reliable and long lasting - Generator has been framed for durability - High start of 6250 watts and operation of 5000 watts - Suitable for portable power needs with its 4 120V household outlets and 1 120/240V, 30A locking outlet - Built for multi-purpose because it is RV ready, camping and homes - Contains a low oil shut down to save engine from damage - Great design that easily blends with décor - Built with an open frame design

Cons

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30713

Yes

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

Yes

- Not created for solar usage – no direct sun charge - Uses only one type of fuel – might be costly - Does not recoil to start running - Might be hard to carry in places wheels cannot maneuver over - Uses gasoline which is inflammable

PERFORMANCE:	WINNER : Cat RP5500 Portable Generator ENGINE TYPE EPA Certified Voltmeter Starting method
DESIGN:	WINNER : Cat RP5500 Portable Generator Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:	DRAW :
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30713