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- Powerhorse s9500d
- Powermate PM9400E
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| Specification | Powerhorse s9500d | Powermate PM9400E |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Dual-Fuel | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 7500 W | Winner: Winner: 7500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 9500 W | 9400 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 97 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | 220 lbs | Winner: Winner: 188 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 10 h | Winner: Winner: 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 13 h |
| Fuel tank | 6.6 gal | 8 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 29.3 x 26.7 x 26.4 | 31 x 27 x 26.4 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240V 60 Hz | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | 5V | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <23% % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 420 cc OHV 4-stroke | 420 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 7500 W | 7500 W |
| Starting watts | 9500 W | 9400 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 h | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 13 h |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6750 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 8550 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 | 5 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 | Bonded to frame | true |
| UPC | 840321763990 | 696471077827 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 7500 | 7500 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 6750 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 9500 | 9400 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 8550 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 10 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 5 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 13 |
| 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) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 420 cc OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 420 |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | 10W-30 / SAE 30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 13 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 10 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 5 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | Yes | Not available |
| Starting Components | Starting Components | Oil, battery charger, battery, and wheel kit |
| Fuel Connection Components | propane hose | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, tool kit, propane hose, and wheel kit | Oil, battery charger, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Powerhorse s9500d is a dual-fuel portable generator offering 9,500 surge watts and 7,500 rated watts, suitable for various applications including emergency power and outdoor events. | The Powermate PM9400E is a portable generator offering 9,400 starting watts and 7,500 running watts, equipped with a Generac 420cc OHV engine and an 8-gallon fuel tank, providing up to 13 hours of runtime at 25% load. |
- Most PowerfulPowerhorse s9500d7500W running
- QuietestPowerhorse s9500d97 dB
- Longest RuntimePowerhorse s9500d10h at 50% load
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