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Cat RP6500E Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Cat RP6500E 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 12 Hrs. On One Tank @ 50% Load
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30469

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30469 :

  • button icon 10 inch wheels that never go flat
  • button icon Up to 13 hours of nonstop operation on 50% load
  • button icon 1650 series OHV 342 cc engine capacity
  • button icon Contains hour meter for monitoring the gas levels
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Cat RP6500E Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Power up your home, work site or outdoor events with the Cat RP6500 E This portable generator is a workhorse with the comforts and quality you expect from a Cat product.

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

8125 Starting Watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

6500 Running Watts

Yes

6000 running watts – creates 25% more surge wattage for multiple large devices and power tools at ago

RV Ready

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

30469 is RV ready – rolls over multiple floors for easy movement

Gas Powered

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It gives a runtime of 12-hours at 50% load with a full gas tank.

Yes

Delivers nonstop 13 hours on a 50% load of run time

Recoil Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The starting method of the Cat RP6500E Gas Powered Portable Generator is Electric Start.

No

Dual Fuel

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

No

CSA Certified

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is EPA Certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Easy to Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It gives a runtime of 12-hours at 50% load with a full gas tank.

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator has an air cooled powerful engine.

No

Engine Capacity

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

420cc

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It has a voltage meter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This compact, affordable Cat Generator will generate 6500 running and 8125 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 6500 gas powered portable generator. Just add you own gas and you are ready to go.

Yes

It is multipurpose – can be used in sites, homes and camps

Heavy Duty

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

Created for heavy duty – can power multiple large appliances plus power tools at ago

Solar Generator

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The Cat RP6500 is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 6500 W and a starting wattage of 8125 W.

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

4 of 120-volt outlets and 1 of 120/240-volt 30-amp outlet. Have rubber covers

Portable

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
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

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

187 pounds

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

Equipped with never go flat wheels – 10 inches. Can rise over different floor types easily

Handle style

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

‘T’ handle type – can be folded down to save space. Material gentle on the hands

Warranty

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

No

Included Accessories

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

Uses an hour meter – monitors the remaining gasoline levels in the tank

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

Low oil shut down protection – safeguards engine from damage when oil is very low

Noise Level

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
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

- Constructed with a long power supply of 13 hours at 1/2 load - Will produce up to 25% more wattage for all your power needs - Powerful 1650 Series OHV 342cc Engine capacity - A 2 year limited warranty given on purchase that protect against workmanship and defects - Inbuilt with power surge alternator for multiple large appliance at the same time - Easy to start through the recoil starting option - High running wattage of 6000 watts and starting wattage of 7500 watts - Contains an hour meter to indicate progress of gas in fuel tank - Never flat 10 inches wheels promote portability to different places - Outlets are covered with rubber material for durability - Built with a single sided control panel – easily accessible - Foldable handles are easy to store and handle - Solid and compact build with 28.7 x 18.4 x 25.3 inches dimensions - Metallic fuel tank material that is non rust - Has a fast engine speed of 3600 RPM - Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low in the tank - Has a multipurpose ability of being used in many locations - Includes engine oil, quick start guide and manual guide as extra accessories

Cons

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

- Is not EPA or CARB approved - Cannot be started electrically - Uses only one fuel type – gasoline - Doesn’t charge using direct sunlight - Operates with gasoline which is inflammable - A voltage meter is not included - Generator might release harmful substances from gas during use - Difficult to lift off the ground due to its weight – 194 pounds

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