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Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000:

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CSA Certified
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COMPARISON – Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

6875 Starting Watts

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

5500 Running Watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Easy to Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

This generator has an air-cooled powerful engine.

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

420cc

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It has a voltage meter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

163 pounds

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

No

Included Accessories

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

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