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Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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Winner:

DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP8500E:

  • button icon Has low oil indicator which prevents engine damage.
  • button icon Has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimize sound.
  • button icon Multi-purpose
  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine
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Runners Up:

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 XP8500E

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
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 generator

Starting Watts

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

6875 Starting Watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

5500 Running Watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, can be used as backup if the battery is not fully charged

Electric Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
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
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

It is not carb complaint so it cannot be used in California

CSA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it is available to ensure a quick and easy start in areas where the weather is unpredictable

Easy to Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it is equipped with both electric start and recoil start options

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator has an air-cooled powerful engine.

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

420cc

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It has a voltage meter

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
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, it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights

Heavy Duty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
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 has got an open frame

Outlets

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

(4)120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (1) 10A 12V utility connector

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
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 portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

163 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
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 XP8500E
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

No

Included Accessories

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has got the oil warning flash which flashes before the low oil shut-down feature takes effect.

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents the engine from being damaged when oil levels become too low.

Noise Level

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
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 a portable equipment which enables easy transportation from one location. • It has got the never flat tires that are versatile. • it has got a variety of outlets and the unit can be easily transported with the attached wheel kit. • It runs on gas which is a convenient fuel because its readily available and so easy to store. • It has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimizes sound.

Cons

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

• The generator is not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.

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