CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

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Winner:

DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP5000EHC:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine of 225
  • button icon Low oil shutoff which Protects your investment by automatically
  • button icon It is multi-purpose
  • button icon It is good for home backup
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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 :

DuroMax XP5000EHC

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

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
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COMPARISON – Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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, it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

6875 Starting Watts

Yes

5,000 watts

Running Stats

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

5500 Running Watts

Yes

4,000 watts

RV Ready

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Gas Powered

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

the generator is gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, but its optional

Dual Fuel

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

VOLTAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

it is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

EPA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

it is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Easy to Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

it is easy to start because it has got two start types namely; recoil and electric start where you can opt to use any of the two.

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

8.92 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

7.63 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

the generator shuts off if it senses that the oil is low

Air Cooled

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

This generator has an air-cooled powerful engine.

Yes

it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

420cc

Yes

225cc

Voltmeter

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It has a voltage meter

Yes

it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

69dB

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

Yes, the generator is multi-purpose since it can run house hold appliances and provide power at job sites

Heavy Duty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

it performs heavy duty works such as providing power at job sites plus running heavy home appliances

Solar Generator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Electric / Recoil method

DuroMax XP5000EHC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

it has an open frame

Outlets

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

(TWO) 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and (ONE) 120 / 240V 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

Yes, it is a portable machine which easies it transportation to any desired place

Weight

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

163 pounds

Yes

127 LBS

Wheel type

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Handle style

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

Fold handle style

Warranty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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 XP5000EHC
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

No

Included Accessories

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

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

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

Yes, it shuts down automatically in case it senses that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

69Db

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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 is powered by a 225cc ohc DUROMAX engine making powerful. • It uses dual fuel since it can run on both propane and gasoline giving you a choice of what fuel to use. • You can choose between operating it at both 120 V and 240 V Simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power. • It has got low oil shut off. • It is reasonably quiet during operation

Cons

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

• The generator is a potential source of electric shocks in case it is not kept dry hence causing injury. • The engine produces a dangerous chemical which is able to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Poor connection of this generator to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard o people.

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