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Cat RP6500E Portable Generator VS. Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

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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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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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COMPARISON – Cat RP6500E Portable Generator VS. Cat RP5500 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
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

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.

Starting Watts

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

8125 Starting Watts

Yes

6875 Starting Watts

Running Stats

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

6500 Running Watts

Yes

5500 Running Watts

RV Ready

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
No

No

Gas Powered

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

It is gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
No

No

Electric Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Dual Fuel

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

AMPERAGE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

VOLTAGE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 volts

FREQUENCY

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
No

No

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

4 Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

3600 engine RPM

CARB Compliant

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

CSA Certified

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
No

No

Easy to Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

7.9 Gal

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Air Cooled

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has an air cooled powerful engine.

Yes

This generator has an air-cooled powerful engine.

Engine Capacity

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

420cc

Yes

420cc

Voltmeter

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

It has a voltage meter

Yes

It has a voltage meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
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

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.

Heavy Duty

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Solar Generator

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Starting method

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Electric start

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
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

The Cat RP5500 is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 5500 W and a starting wattage of 6875 W.

Outlets

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
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

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.

Weight

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

187 pounds

Yes

163 pounds

Wheel type

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Handle style

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

A double folding handle.

Warranty

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

Included Accessories

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Noise Level

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
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

• 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

Cons

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Cat RP5500 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

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