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| Specification | ECHO EG-10000 | Cat RP6500 E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 10000 W | 8125 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 84 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | 212 lbs | Winner: Winner: 202 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 8 h | Winner: Winner: 12 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 | 420 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 7500 W | 6500 W |
| Starting watts | 10000 W | 8125 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 | 12 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 | true |
| UPC | 743184017593 | 815683020067 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 7500 | 6500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 10000 | 8125 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 12 |
| 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); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Rato OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 420 |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | SAE 30 or 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 12 |
| 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 | Recoil, Electric |
| Included Accessories | Battery and wheel kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Part Number | Not available | 502-3688 |
| 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 RP6500 E is a 6500-watt gasoline generator built for residential backup and light commercial work. Its 8125-watt peak capacity means it can start large tools and appliances that draw high inrush current, then sustain 6500 watts of continuous power for multiple devices simultaneously. A 7.9-gallon fuel tank delivers 12 hours of runtime at 50% load, which translates to roughly one full workday or overnight backup without refueling. The gasoline engine is straightforward to maintain and refuel anywhere, making this unit practical for job sites, outdoor events, and emergency home power. |
