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| Specification | Powermate PM7500 | WEN 56551 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 6000 W | 5000 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 7500 W | 5500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 74 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 170 lbs | 190 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 11 h | Winner: Winner: 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | 14 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 8 gal | 6.5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 31 x 27 x 26.4 | Not available |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | Not available |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Generac OHV 4-stroke 420 cc | EPAIII 389cc 13 HP OHV engine. |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Not available |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6000 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 7500 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 | 11 h | 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | 14 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | Not available |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 696471080360 | Not available |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 6000 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 7500 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 11 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | Four 120V 20A three-prong receptacles. One twist-lock 120/240V 30A receptacle (L14-30). |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | Not available |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV. |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 389 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 11 |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | Not available | Digital engine hour counter. |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Circuit breaker. |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | Not available | Wheel and handle kit. |
| Documentation | Not available | Product manual. |
| Included Accessories | Oil and wheel kit | Wheel and handle kit. NEMA L14-30 plug. |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | Not available | 2 |
| Part Number | Not available | 56551 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Powermate PM7500 is a versatile portable generator offering 7500 starting watts and 6000 running watts, suitable for outdoor events, DIY projects, or emergency backup power. It features Dual Fuel functionality, allowing operation on gasoline or LP gas, and includes COsense® technology for carbon monoxide protection. | The WEN 56551 is a 5000-watt gasoline generator built around a 389cc 13 HP OHV engine that delivers 5500 starting watts for handling the high inrush current that motors and compressors demand at startup. This wattage ceiling means you can run a mid-sized job site setup, power a home during an outage, or support RV systems without overloading the unit. The 6.5-gallon fuel tank stretches to 11 hours at 50 percent load, reducing refueling frequency during extended operations. A 2-year warranty backs the unit, giving you a defined window of manufacturer support. |