Cat RP6500E Portable Generator-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30743

COMPARISON – Cat RP6500E Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

Portable

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator

Starting Watts

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

8125 Starting Watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

6500 Running Watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready

Gas Powered

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

120 volts

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank

Air Cooled

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

This generator has an air cooled powerful engine.

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

420cc

Yes

208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load

Voltmeter

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

It has a voltage meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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 multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs

Heavy Duty

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle

Solar Generator

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Framed for Durability

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

Electric start

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Open Frame

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

187 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip

Warranty

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

Included Accessories

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown

Noise Level

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

N/A

Pros

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

- Made out of quality aluminum material – easy to maintain - Has been certified by CSA for safety - A strong engine with a 208cc engine capacity - Built with an automatic low oil shut down through the CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown - Powerful generator voltage of up to 120 VAC - It comes with a starting watts of 4375 and a running wattage of 3,500 watts - Uses the recoil start system common in most traditional generators - A 4 gallons fuel tank capacity that is able to run for up to 8 hours on a 50% load - Attached with an engine oil bottle and a owner’s manual as additional accessories - Generator is constructed with a circuit breaker to protect engine from harm - (1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet - Portable and easy to transport through the solid wheels - Bought with a 2 years limited warranty for repair - Features a dual cleaner air cleaner type - Has been framed for durability - Multi-purpose generator can be used in camps, homes and sites - Compact build with 25 inches x 22 inches x 23 inches dimensions - Comfortable grip handle type

Cons

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

- Doesn’t have a dual fuel capacity – only uses gasoline - Will not recharge using direct sunlight - Cannot be electric started – recoil starts only - Heavy to lift to the stairs or onto a car - Generator not built with a run time hour meter - Gasoline is inflammable – be careful during use

PERFORMANCE:	WINNER : Briggs and Stratton 30743 RV Ready Recoil Start CSA Certified Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:	WINNER : Cat RP6500E Portable Generator Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:	DRAW :
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

Briggs and Stratton 30743