Pramac S5500 - 5000 Watt Electric Start Portable Diesel Generator

Pramac S5500 - 5000 Watt Electric Start Portable Diesel Generator
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Product Description
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Grade
Style
Run Watts
5,000
Rated Watts
Surge Watts
5,500
Starting Watts
Fuel
Engine
Grade
Professional
Style
Portable
Run Watts
5,000
Surge Watts
5,500 Starting Watts
Fuel
Diesel
Engine
Kohler
Features
Features
  • Pramac 5000W Portable Diesel Generator
  • Designed with the professional in mind
  • Powered By Kohler's KD420 442cc OHV Diesel Engine
  • Provides easy starting & low fuel consumption
  • Electric Starting System w/ Recoil Backup
  • Allows you to easily start your generator
  • Premium Grade Alternator - Less than 6% THD
  • Provides clean power for sensitive equipment
  • 12-Gallon Long Run Plastic Fuel Tank
  • Provides up to 32.4 hours of run time @ 1/2 load
  • Full Power Switch
  • Allows for full rated output from a single 120/240 volt outlet
  • Hydraulic/Magnetic Circuit Breakers
  • Provides superior overload protection
  • Integrated Lift Eye
  • Makes this generator easy to move on the job site
  • 1" Hardened Steel Frame
  • Provides added protections and make this generator easy to lift
  • Portability Kit w/ Flat-Free Wheels & Battery (Sold Separately)
  • 2-Year Limited Warranty/ 3-Year Engine Warranty
Specifications
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R (GFCI)
NEMA 5-20R (GFCI)
NEMA L5-30R
NEMA L14-30R
Product Specs
Frequency
60 Hertz
Auto Voltage Regulation
No
Rated Watts
5000 Watts
Surge Watts
5500 Watts
Fuel Type
Diesel
Portability Kit
Sold Separately
Tank Size
12 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
32.4 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Plastic
Fuel Gauge
No
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More
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 Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
Yes
Battery
Not Included
Grade Type
Professional
Engine
Engine Brand
Kohler
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil
CC
435 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Overview
Assembly Required
No
Weight
270 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
2 Years
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
32 Inches
Product Width
22.25 Inches
Product Height
26.5 Inches
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L5-30R
1
NEMA L14-30R
1
Grade
Style
Run Watts
5,000
Rated Watts
Surge Watts
5,500
Starting Watts
Fuel
Engine
Grade
Professional
Style
Portable
Run Watts
5,000
Surge Watts
5,500 Starting Watts
Fuel
Diesel
Engine
Kohler
Features
Features
  • Pramac 5000W Portable Diesel Generator
  • Designed with the professional in mind
  • Powered By Kohler's KD420 442cc OHV Diesel Engine
  • Provides easy starting & low fuel consumption
  • Electric Starting System w/ Recoil Backup
  • Allows you to easily start your generator
  • Premium Grade Alternator - Less than 6% THD
  • Provides clean power for sensitive equipment
  • 12-Gallon Long Run Plastic Fuel Tank
  • Provides up to 32.4 hours of run time @ 1/2 load
  • Full Power Switch
  • Allows for full rated output from a single 120/240 volt outlet
  • Hydraulic/Magnetic Circuit Breakers
  • Provides superior overload protection
  • Integrated Lift Eye
  • Makes this generator easy to move on the job site
  • 1" Hardened Steel Frame
  • Provides added protections and make this generator easy to lift
  • Portability Kit w/ Flat-Free Wheels & Battery (Sold Separately)
  • 2-Year Limited Warranty/ 3-Year Engine Warranty
Specifications
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R (GFCI)
NEMA 5-20R (GFCI)
NEMA L5-30R
NEMA L14-30R
Product Specs
Frequency
60 Hertz
Auto Voltage Regulation
No
Rated Watts
5000 Watts
Surge Watts
5500 Watts
Fuel Type
Diesel
Portability Kit
Sold Separately
Tank Size
12 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
32.4 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Plastic
Fuel Gauge
No
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More
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 Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
Yes
Battery
Not Included
Grade Type
Professional
Engine
Engine Brand
Kohler
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil
CC
435 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Overview
Assembly Required
No
Weight
270 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
2 Years
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
32 Inches
Product Width
22.25 Inches
Product Height
26.5 Inches
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L5-30R
1
NEMA L14-30R
1
Product Specs
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Specifications
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R (GFCI)
NEMA 5-20R (GFCI)
NEMA L5-30R
NEMA L14-30R
Product Specs
Frequency
60 Hertz
Auto Voltage Regulation
No
Rated Watts
5000 Watts
Surge Watts
5500 Watts
Fuel Type
Diesel
Portability Kit
Sold Separately
Tank Size
12 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
32.4 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Plastic
Fuel Gauge
No
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More
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 Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
Yes
Battery
Not Included
Grade Type
Professional
Engine
Engine Brand
Kohler
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil
CC
435 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Overview
Assembly Required
No
Weight
270 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
2 Years
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
32 Inches
Product Width
22.25 Inches
Product Height
26.5 Inches
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L5-30R
1
NEMA L14-30R
1
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When did the engine switch to Kohler occur ?
Gerry 
from New Jersey 
December 06, 2013
Answer
Thanks for your inquiry.

The Pramac S5500 did have a Yanmar engine at one time but it did not meet the 2013 EPA regulations. Because of this they are now using a Kohler engine.

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