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| Specification | ECHO EG-10000 | Cat RP5500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 7500 W | 5500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 10000 W | 6875 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 84 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | 212 lbs | Winner: Winner: 178 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 8 h | Winner: Winner: 15 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 6.6 gal | 7.9 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 29 x 27 x 24 | 32.9 x 27.4 x 24.7 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 420 cc Rato OHV 4-stroke | 300 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 7500 W | 5500 W |
| Starting watts | 10000 W | 6875 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 | 8 h | 15 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame | Not available |
| UPC | 743184017593 | 815683020036 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 7500 | 5500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 10000 | 6875 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 15 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI, 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Rato OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 300 |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | SAE 30 or 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 15 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Battery and wheel kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Part Number | Not available | 502-3686 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The ECHO EG-10000 is a 7,500-watt running generator built around a 420 cc Rato OHV 4-stroke engine. Peak output reaches 10,000 watts, making it capable of powering multiple heavy appliances and job site tools simultaneously. A 6.6-gallon fuel tank delivers 8 hours of runtime at 50% load, which means users can sustain mid-range power draws through a full workday without refueling. The gasoline engine and dual starting system (recoil and electric) give users flexibility in how they bring the unit online. This is a stationary or semi-portable workhorse, not a grab-and-go unit. | The Cat RP5500 is a 5500-watt gasoline generator built for homeowners, contractors, and outdoor enthusiasts who need reliable backup power without the complexity of larger units. This wattage tier handles most household circuits simultaneously, meaning you can run a refrigerator, well pump, and power tools at the same time, but not your entire home's air conditioning system. The 6875-watt peak capacity gives it the muscle to start high-inrush devices like compressors and sump pumps without stalling. Because the RP5500 runs on gasoline, fuel is available at any gas station, eliminating the supply chain friction of propane or diesel models. The 7.9-gallon tank paired with 15-hour runtime at half load means you refuel roughly once per day under typical use, not every few hours. |
