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CAT® RP7500E - 7500 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator (49-State)
Model:
490-6491
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Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
7,500 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
9,375
Starting Watts
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Caterpillar
- CAT® RP7500 E Electric Start Portable Generator
- Perfect for home, work and play
- Electric Start w/ Recoil Backup (Battery Included)
- Lithium-Ion battery automatically charges when generator is running
- Lasts up to 2 years between starts
- 420cc CAT® OHV 4-Cycle Engine
- Fuel-efficient, durable design, with heavy-duty liners for extended life
- Manual fuel shut-off helps prevent carb problems
- Automatic Low-Oil Shutdown Protection
- Helps prevent damage to the engine in a low-oil event
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
- Controls output to prevent damaging voltage spikes
- 7.9-Gallon Metal Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Gauge
- Provides up to 11 hours of run time @ 50% load
- Anticorrosion-treated design helps prevent rust
- 30-Amp 120/240V (14-30R) & 120V (L5-30) Twistlock Outlets***
- Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
- Allows for connection to a convenience cord
- Lighted Control Panel & 4-In-1 Digital Display
- Provides easy, one-sided operation
- Displays voltage, frequency, running hours, & total hours
- Snap-Fit Rubber Outlet Covers
- Keeps dirt and debris out of outlets when not in-use
- All-Steel Construction
- Heavy-duty roll cage with steel side panels for added protection
- Never-Flat Wheels & Foldable, Padded Handle
- Makes this generator easy to move over uneven terrain
- Premium Muffler & USDA Approved Spark Arrestor
- Reduces noise levels & provide safer operation in dry conditions
- Includes Tool Kit & Engine Oil
- Provides everything you need to get up and running
- 3-Year Limited Warranty (Must Register within 30 Days)
- Standard 2-Year Limited Warranty if not registered within 30 days
- ***Note - Allows You To Get Maximum Power From Generator
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Benzene which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
Plug Types
490-6491
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
7500 Watts
Surge Watts
9375 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
31.25 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
7.9 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
11 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
Not Measured by Mfg.
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
Yes
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Caterpillar
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start w/ Recoil
CC
420 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 (Must register within 30 days - 2 Years if not) Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Overview
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
192.5 Pounds
Certification
EPA
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Length
32.9 Inches
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Width
27.4 Inches
Product Height
24.7 Inches
UPC
815683020111
Additional Model Numbers
RP7500 E, 490-6491
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L5-30R
1
NEMA L14-30R
1
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