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Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. DuroMax XP4850EH

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DuroMax XP4850EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP4850EH:

  • button icon POWERFUL DUROMAX ENGINE
  • button icon Runs on Propane or Gasoline
  • button icon Maximum power from each of the 120 Volt receptacles
  • button icon Good quality. works as intended
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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 :

DuroMax XP4850EH

  • RV Ready
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP4850EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
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COMPARISON – Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. DuroMax XP4850EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
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

Starting Watts

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

6875 Starting Watts

Yes

4850 watts

Running Stats

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

5500 Running Watts

Yes

3850 watts

RV Ready

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

It is RV Ready - portable design, can move anywhere.

Gas Powered

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Its gas or propane powered generator.

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

10.42 Hours On Gasoline and 8 hours on Propane

Recoil Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

Electric Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Dual Fuel

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

It uses gas and propane.- can more than double your generator’s run time

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

Gasoline / Propane. You can use any of those.

AMPERAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

32.08A / 16.04A

VOLTAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120V/ 240VAC and 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

7HP

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

212cc

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

it’s CARB Compliant

CSA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

EPA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

its EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

Easy to Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

It’s so easy to start and no need of using energy

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

3.96 GALLONS

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

10.42 Hours

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

8.92 Hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut –off sensor to protect the motor

Air Cooled

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

This generator has an air-cooled powerful engine.

Yes

This generator can be cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

420cc

Yes

208cc

Voltmeter

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It has a voltage meter

Yes

It's available

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

It's 69 dB and measured from 7 meters

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
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's multi-purpose.-used for camping, RV

Heavy Duty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

It performs heavy duties, _can handle heavy loads from lights, and high amperage power tools.

Solar Generator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it has a frame

Starting method

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Electrical Start

DuroMax XP4850EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
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

its frame is open

Outlets

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

(2) 120V household GFCI outlets and (1) 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet.

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
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

You can move it to anywhere

Weight

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

163 pounds

Yes

125lbs

Wheel type

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

Solid fill-wheels

Handle style

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

Fold-able handles – for easy transportation

Warranty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

3-years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

No

Included Accessories

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

Oil Funnel, Spark Plug Wrench, Tool Set, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables plus Owner's Manual

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

The generator goes off indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

The generator automatically shuts off when it senses that the oil level is too low

Noise Level

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
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

• The generator comes in solid steel frame which gives a longer running time without requiring heavy maintenance_ making it less costly. • It supplies sufficient power to bigger households and job site appliances since it has 4850 surge watts and 3850 running watts. • Has an electric starter so you do not need to do the time consuming gruesome recoil start every time you want to use the machine.

Cons

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

• Its costs are high (dual fuel) compared to traditional engines- usually 15-30% high. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured because Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • The generator is a potential source of electrical shock incase it’s not kept dry.

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