CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4000S:

  • button icon Portable Generator
  • button icon Start-Camping & RV Ready
  • button icon 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts
  • button icon High voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
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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 :

DuroStar DS4000S

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

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
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 machine

Starting Watts

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

6875 Starting Watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

5500 Running Watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

No

Dual Fuel

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
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
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

It uses cold start technology in order to be able to perform in cold weather.

Easy to Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it has got only one start type

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

Yes, it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine

Air Cooled

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator has an air-cooled powerful engine.

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled since it has got a forced air cooling system

Engine Capacity

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

420cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has a voltage meter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

69Db-it has got two pairs of isolated motor mounts which reduce noise levels

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
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 multi-purpose since it can serve as a household backup generator as well as a construction power source

Heavy Duty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
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
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
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 got an open frame

Outlets

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and one 120 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
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 device

Weight

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

163 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere

Warranty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

No

Included Accessories

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

it has got an oil warning light which indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

Yes, the generator shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• This generator has got 4000 surge watts which make it good for powering large appliances or power tools. • It has got a powerful 7HP engine which provides plenty of power to handle many jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools. • It has got motor stabilizerswhich lowers the noise level for a substantial amount. • It has is designed with in built voltmeter which is a great addition for people with sensitive devices. • It has a super quiet muffle which reduces engine noise. • It has full power panel with oil warning light, voltmeter, circuit breaker and power outlets.

Cons

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

• The generator has no RV ready outlet meaning that a manual connection must be made. • It is a heavy machine since it weighs 102 pounds hence making it not easy to be relocated. • Recoil starting is time consuming which delays work.

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