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| Specification | Powermate PM4500E | Pulsar PG5250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | 3600 W | Winner: Winner: 4250 W |
| Starting watts | 4500 W | Winner: Winner: 5250 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 76 dB |
| Weight | 114 lbs | Winner: Winner: 99.5 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 14 h | 8 h |
| Run time @25% load | 20 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal | 4 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 26.3 x 22.9 x 21.6 | 23.3 x 17 x 17.8 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 224 cc Generac OHV 4-stroke | 224 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 3600 W | 4250 W |
| Starting watts | 4500 W | 5250 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 | 14 h | 8 h |
| Run time @25% load | 20 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | EPA | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame. | Not available |
| UPC | 696471080353 | 814726021931 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 3600 | 4250 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 4500 | 5250 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | 8 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 20 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | Ducar OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 224 | 224 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 20 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | 8 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | No | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, battery, and wheel kit | Funnel, tool kit, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | 2 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Powermate PM4500E is a portable generator offering 4500 starting watts and 3600 running watts, featuring an electric start and a 224cc Generac OHV engine, suitable for various applications. | Pulsar’s PG5250 gas-powered generator is a rugged and reliable portable power source that you can count on when you need it most. |