CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator:

  • button icon Ultra-Powerful – At 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts
  • button icon Electric Start
  • button icon Built-in Cold Start Technology for easy starts in cold weather
  • button icon Reliable 717cc V-Twin Champion engine
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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 :

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

  • RV Ready
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
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

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

6875 Starting Watts

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

5500 Running Watts

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Electric Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
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
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

It is easy to start since it has an on and off switch

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

it has a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents engine damage.

Air Cooled

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has an air-cooled powerful engine.

No

Engine Capacity

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

420cc

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It has a voltage meter

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
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

It is multipurpose since it can work on lights, sump pump, refrigerator, security system, window AC, furnace blower.

Heavy Duty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

It is a heavy duty device since it can run high voltage equipments

Solar Generator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Electric start

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
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
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

(one)120V 30A (L5-30R), (two) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) locking outlets, (one) 120/240V 50A outlet (14-50R) and (four) 120V 20A GFCI protected household outlets (5-20R).

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
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

It is a portable machine which makes it easy to be stored and transported

Weight

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

163 pounds

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

No

Included Accessories

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

It shuts down when it senses that the oil levels are low in order to protect you engine from damage

Noise Level

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
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

• It is designed with a lift hook for safe and easy transport, loading and unloading. • it is Ultra-Powerful with 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts which enables it to perform work. • Has a strong and reliable engine of 717cc. • Has covered outlets which includes; One 120V 30A locking, a 120/240V 30A locking, a 120/240V 50A and four 120V 20A GFCI outlets. • Has Portable - Folding handle and never-flat tires for easy transportation. • It is easy to start since you just need to press the on button.

Cons

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

• It is very heavy and bulky which limits it transportation. • It has no fuel gage. • It is loud during operations

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