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| Specification | NorthStar e18000s | Predator 59205 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 15000 W | 5500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 18000 W | 6500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 74 dB | Winner: Winner: 73.5 dB |
| Weight | 423 lbs | Winner: Winner: 165 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 7.9 h | Winner: Winner: 14.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 12 gal | Not available |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 43 x 36 x 35 | 26-7/8 x 22 x 22-3/4 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240V 60 Hz | 120/240V |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | <5% % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 824 cc NorthStar e825 OHV 4-stroke | Not available |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Electric | Not available |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 4 years | Not available |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 15000 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 18000 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 | false | Not available |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | Not available |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | No |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 840321748058 | Not available |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 15000 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 18000 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7.9 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 3x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)1x 120/240V 60A (14-60R) | Not available |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | Not available |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | Not available |
| Engine Displacement | 824 | 301 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7.9 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Not available |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Electric starting system | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, battery, and wheel kit | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 4 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The NorthStar e18000s is a commercial-grade EFI portable generator with electric start, delivering 18,000 surge watts and 15,000 rated watts. It features a NorthStar e825 OHV EFI engine, Quiet Armor Technology for reduced noise, and a heavy-duty steel exoskeleton for durability. | The PREDATOR® 6500 Max Starting Watt, 5500 Running Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator is built with reliability and safety in mind. |