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- Honda EB5000X
- Powermate PM3800
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| Specification | Honda EB5000X | Powermate PM3800 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 4500 W | 3000 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 5000 W | 3800 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 63 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | 210.8 lbs | Winner: Winner: 96 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 10.5 h | Winner: Winner: 14 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10.5 h | 21 h |
| Fuel tank | 6.2 gal | 5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 41.1 x 27.8 x 30.4 | 23.8 x 18.1 x 19.1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | 10 % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda iGX390 OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 4500 W | 3000 W |
| Starting watts | 5000 W | 3800 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 | 10.5 h | 14 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 21 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 786102007368 | 696471080339 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 4500 | 3000 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 5000 | 3800 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.5 | 14 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 21 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 389 | 212 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | 10W-30 / SAE 30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 21 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.5 | 14 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Not available | Oil |
| Included Accessories | Wheel kit | Oil |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Part Number | EB5000XK3AN | P0081100 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Honda EB5000X is a 4,500-watt gasoline generator built for job sites and extended outages. Its 389cc Honda engine delivers 5,000 peak watts with a 6.2-gallon tank that runs 10.5 hours at 50% load. The recoil-start design and GFCI outlets handle most household and light commercial loads without inverter complexity. | The Powermate PM3800 is a durable and compact portable generator, ideal for home use and DIY projects. It features a Generac 212cc OHV engine, delivering 3800 starting watts and 3000 running watts. The generator offers a 21-hour runtime at 25% load, facilitated by a 5-gallon fuel tank. Its POWERDIAL™ simplifies the startup process with an integrated off/run/choke knob. |
- Most PowerfulHonda EB5000X4500W running
- QuietestHonda EB5000X63 dB
- Longest RuntimePowermate PM380014h at 50% load
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