CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator VS. Firman H03652

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Winner:

Firman H03652

Reasons to buy Firman H03652:

  • button icon Long run time of 14 hours
  • button icon Dual fuel generator
  • button icon Features a low oil shut off and indicator
  • button icon Has a multi featured control panel
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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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman H03652

  • 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
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Firman H03652

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. Firman H03652

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
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 to transport around

Starting Watts

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

6875 Starting Watts

Yes

4550 starting watts for gas and 4100 starting watts for propane

Running Stats

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

5500 Running Watts

Yes

3650 running watts for gas and 3300 running watts for propane

RV Ready

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
No

Yes

RV ready with its multi feature control panel and covered outlets

Gas Powered

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

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

Yes

Runs for 14 hours

Recoil Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Can be recoil started

Electric Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

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

Yes

Features a user friendly electric start

Dual Fuel

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Gasoline or propane fuel – provides flexibility

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

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

Yes

Gas and propane – with an extended 5 foot propane hose

AMPERAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 Voltage

FREQUENCY

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
No

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

208 cc dual fuel engine

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

This portable generator is CARB compliant.

CSA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
No

No

EPA Certified

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

It is EPA Certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
No

No

Easy to Start

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

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

Yes

No need of using a lot of effort to start generator

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

Contains 5 gallon tank capacity combined with fuel gauge

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
No

Yes

About 20 lb propane cylinder capacity

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

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

Yes

Spends 14 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Takes up to 11 hours on a 1/2 load

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

Has a low oil shut off – saves engine from damage

Air Cooled

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

This generator has an air-cooled powerful engine.

Yes

Engine runs air cool to prevent overheating

Engine Capacity

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

420cc

Yes

Max Pro Series 208cc Firman engine

Voltmeter

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

It has a voltage meter

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

N/A

Yes

67 dBA noise level

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
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 a multipurpose engine – can be used at camps, homes, job sites and to provide emergency power

Heavy Duty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

Built for heavy duty – lights up the place and powers up multiple appliances

Solar Generator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

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

Yes

Tubular roll cage frame design – makes generator durable for a long time

Starting method

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Both electrical and recoil starting methods

Firman H03652

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
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

Open frame design

Outlets

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

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

Yes

(2) 5-20 R 20 A-120 V, (1) TT-30 R 30 A-120 V and (1) L5-30 R 30 A-120 V twist lock

Portable

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
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

Wheels and handle make it very portable

Weight

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

163 pounds

Yes

127.7 pounds

Wheel type

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

This generator has a 8 inch heavy duty wheel

Handle style

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

Built with as U-shaped padded handle - provides an ergonomic grip

Warranty

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

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

Yes

3 years warranty on commercial use and 90 day warranty for residential use

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

No

Included Accessories

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with engine oil, 5.5 ft LPG regulator hose , funnel and assembly tool kit

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

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

Yes

Uses a 4 in one minder indicate low oil

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

Will shut down automatically when battery is low

Noise Level

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

Features a whisper series muffler with 67 dBA – makes generator run quiet

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
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

- Comes with a 4550 starting watts for gas and 4100 starting watts for propane - Contains a 5 gallon tank combined with a fuel gauge - 3650 running watts for gas and 3300 running watts for propane - Can provide clean fuel and efficient power - The multi feature control panel and covered outlets makes it always RV ready - Built with (2) 5-20 R 20 A-120 V, (1) TT-30 R 30 A-120 V and (1) L5-30 R 30 A-120 V twist lock - Heavy duty engine that can sort all you lighting needs and power different appliances - Uses a dual fuel system of both gas and propane - Features a tubular roll cage frame design for durability - Up to 3 years warranty on commercial use and 90 day warranty for residential use - Shuts down automatically once batter is low - Built with small dimensions to assist during storage - Includes engine oil, funnel and assembly tool kit and 5.5 ft LPG regulator hose - Easy to start without using much effort - Is EPA, CARB and cETL certified to be used in many countries - Portable and can easily be transported both indoors and outdoors - It has a volt lock automatic voltage regulator

Cons

Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Firman H03652
Yes

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

Yes

- Not constructed with a cold start technology - Cannot use solar as fuel - The propane tank is not included

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