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| Specification | DEWALT DXGNR6500 | Firman P08008 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | 6500 W | Winner: Winner: 8000 W |
| Starting watts | 8750 W | Winner: Winner: 10000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 74 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 165 lbs | 208 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 10 h | Winner: Winner: 12 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 7.5 gal | 8 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 27.2 x 27.1 x 25.8 | 27.1 x 27.5 x 26.8 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | 25 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Dewalt OHV 4-stroke | 439 cc Firman Max-Pro Series OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil, Electric, Remote |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6500 W | 8000 W |
| Starting watts | 8750 W | 10000 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | 10 h | 12 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | CARB | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame | true |
| UPC | 696471074529 | 840876180082 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 6500 | 8000 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 8750 | 10000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 12 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Engine Displacement | 389 | 439 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Not available | Cast iron sleeve |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 12 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Not available | Recoil, Electric, Remote |
| Included Accessories | Oil and wheel kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, key fob, RV adapter, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The DEWALT DXGNR6500 is a 6,500-watt gasoline generator built for job sites and backup power. Its 8,750-watt peak output handles startup surges for air compressors, circular saws, and welders. The recoil start and 7.5-gallon tank make it a stationary workhorse rather than a portable grab-and-go unit. | The Firman P08008 is an 8,000-watt gas generator built for job sites, emergency backup, and outdoor events where sustained power matters more than portability. At 8,000 running watts and 10,000 peak watts, this unit can run a refrigerator, microwave, and power tools simultaneously, or handle the electrical load of a small RV. The 439cc cast-iron-sleeve engine burns gasoline, a fuel readily available at any gas station, and runs for 12 hours at half load on an 8-gallon tank. This runtime window means a single refueling cycle covers an overnight power outage or a full day of outdoor work. |