CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

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Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator:

  • button icon Has 6250 starting watts and 5000 running watts which makes it a powerful machine.
  • button icon It is good for emergency power backup.
  • button icon Has covered outlets.
  • button icon It has reliable power.
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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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Recoil Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons why we like it:

  • Recoil Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – Cat RP6500E Portable Generator VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt 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

It is portable

Starting Watts

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8125 Starting Watts

Yes

6250 watts

Running Stats

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

6500 Running Watts

Yes

5000 watts

RV Ready

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Gas Powered

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

10 hours gasoline

Recoil Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is recoil started

Electric Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Dual Fuel

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
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
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

62.5/31.3 amps.

Yes

20.8A

VOLTAGE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

9.7HP

ENGINE TYPE

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

4- stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 engine RPM

Yes

3600 RMP

CARB Compliant

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant.

Yes

It is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is designed with Cold Start Technology which ensures a quick start in cold weather

Easy to Start

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

7.9 Gal

Yes

5.7 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Enhanced safety features like automatic low-oil shutdown.

Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

Air Cooled

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has an air cooled powerful engine.

Yes

It is cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

420cc

Yes

292cc

Voltmeter

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It has a voltage meter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

74dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt 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

It is multi-purpose since it can run multiple power tool at the same time

Heavy Duty

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Built tough with a heavy-duty frame

Yes

It is a heavy duty machine since it can provide power for large appliances and small electronics

Solar Generator

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

It is framed for durability

Starting method

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Recoil start method

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt 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

Yes, it has an open frame

Outlets

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

(One)- 120/240V 30A locking outlet and (four)- 120V 20A GFCI outlets

Portable

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt 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

It is a portable device which makes it easy to be transported

Weight

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

187 pounds

Yes

143.1 lb

Wheel type

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

never-flat rubber wheels

Yes

NA

Handle style

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

A double folding handle.

Yes

Has foldaway handles and never flat tires which enables you to move your power to where you need it with ease

Warranty

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

32.87 x 27.4 x 24.72 inches

Yes

30.10 x 25.70 x 25.20 inches

Included Accessories

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Oil funnel, wheel kit

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

The generator shuts down automatically which indicates low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown which protects your engine

Yes

It shuts down when it senses that the oil levels are low

Noise Level

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is very Quiet Generator

Yes

74dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt 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

• Has champion Support Which Includes a 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts. • It is designed with a Volt Guard built-in surge protector which prevents overloads and keeps your equipment safe from spikes in voltage. • It runs up to 9 hours at 50 percent load when tank is full.

Cons

Cat RP6500E Portable Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

• It is noisy during operations. • It does not have an oil in box.

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