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| Specification | Ford FG11050PE | Cat RP5500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | Yes | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 9000 W | 5500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 11050 W | 6875 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 78 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | 218 lbs | Winner: Winner: 178 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 9.5 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) | 30 x 29.3 x 25 | 32.9 x 27.4 x 24.7 |
| 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 | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 457 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke | 300 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 5500 W |
| Starting watts | 11050 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 | Not available | 15 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame | Not available |
| UPC | 819699014096 | 815683020036 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | Not available | 5500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 11050 | 6875 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 15 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI, 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Ducar OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 457 | 300 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W30 | SAE 30 or 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 15 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, tool kit, battery, and wheel kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Part Number | Not available | 502-3686 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Ford FG11050PE is a 9,000-watt gasoline generator built around a 457cc Ducar 4-stroke engine. This wattage class powers most household circuits simultaneously, runs a 240V welder or air compressor, and handles job site tool loads without strain. The 11,050-watt peak gives it enough surge capacity to start large motors and air conditioning units that draw 2 to 3 times their running wattage on startup. Gasoline fuel means quick refueling at any gas station, with no special storage concerns like propane or diesel require. 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. |
