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| Specification | Genmax GM6000iED | Ryobi RY906500S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Dual-Fuel | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 5250 W | Winner: Winner: 6500 W |
| Starting watts | 6000 W | Winner: Winner: 8125 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 63 dB | 72 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 117.9 lbs | 195 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 8.5 h | Winner: Winner: 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | 13 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 3.8 gal | 6 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 24 x 18.5 x 21.1 | 39 x 29 x 24.5 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | 5 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <3% % | 20 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 312 cc OHV 4-stroke | 420 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric, Remote | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 5250 W | 6500 W |
| Starting watts | 6000 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 | 8.5 h | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 4750 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 5500 W | Not available |
| 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 | 7.9 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | false |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | Bonded to frame |
| UPC | 713424639038 | 46396023483 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 5250 | 6500 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 4750 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 6000 | 8125 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 5500 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8.5 | 10 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 7.9 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 312 | 420 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8.5 | 10 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 7.9 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric, Remote | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, tool kit, key fob, propane hose, and battery | Oil, tool kit, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 1 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 1 | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Genmax GM6000iED is a 5,250-watt dual-fuel inverter generator that handles mid-range backup loads like refrigerators, window air conditioners, and sump pumps simultaneously. Dual-fuel capability lets users switch between gasoline and propane based on availability or storage preference, a practical advantage during prolonged outages. Inverter technology delivers clean power below 3% THD, making it safe for laptops, smartphones, and microprocessor-driven devices without risk of voltage spikes that degrade circuits over time. | The Ryobi RY906500S is a 6,500-watt gasoline-powered portable generator equipped with a CO shutdown sensor for enhanced safety. It features a 6-gallon fuel tank providing up to 10 hours of runtime at 50% load, and includes multiple outlets for versatile power needs. |
