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- Honda EB6500X
- Ryobi RY906522
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| Specification | Honda EB6500X | Ryobi RY906522 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 5500 W | Winner: Winner: 6800 W |
| Starting watts | 6500 W | Winner: Winner: 8500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 64 dB | 83 dB |
| Weight | 215.8 lbs | Winner: Winner: 176 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 9.8 h | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 6.2 gal | 6 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 41.4 x 27.8 x 30.4 | 35 x 29 x 24.5 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240V | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | <20% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda iGX390 OHV 4-stroke, Cast iron sleeve | 420 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 | 5500 W | 6800 W |
| Starting watts | 6500 W | 8500 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 | 9.8 h | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | true |
| UPC | 786102007375 | 46396033550 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 5500 | 6800 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 6500 | 8500 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 9.8 | 9 |
| 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) GFCI1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Not available | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 389 | 420 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 9.8 | 9 |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | Full panel | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Not available | Recoil |
| Included Accessories | Wheel kit | Oil, tool kit, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Part Number | EB6500X1AN | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Honda EB6500X is a 5500-watt gasoline generator built for job sites and extended outages. Its 6500-watt peak output handles large equipment startups, while a 6.2-gallon tank delivers 9.8 hours of runtime at half load. The recoil start and included wheel kit make it mobile, though at 215.8 lbs it requires planning for transport. | The RYOBI RY906522 is a gasoline-powered portable generator delivering 6800 running watts and 8500 starting watts, featuring a 420cc OHV engine and a 6-gallon fuel tank for up to 9 hours of runtime at 50% load. |
- Most PowerfulRyobi RY9065226800W running
- QuietestHonda EB6500X64 dB
- Longest RuntimeHonda EB6500X9.8h at 50% load
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