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  • Powermate PM9400E
  • Sportsman GEN7500DF-SS
  • Model PM9400E
    Model PM9400E

    Powermate 7,500W Gas Generator

    7500W
    Running
    0 dB
    Noise
    View details
  • Model GEN7500DF-SS
    Model GEN7500DF-SS

    Sportsman 6,000W Dual-Fuel Generator

    6000W
    Running
    80 dB
    Noise
    View details
Quick charts
Each chart uses its own Y-axis scale (so numbers are comparable within a chart).
Running watts
W
Starting watts
W
Noise
dB
Runtime @50%
h
Running watts by fuel
Shows how output changes across gasoline/propane/natural gas (when available).
Generator Specifications Comparison
SpecificationPowermate PM9400ESportsman GEN7500DF-SS
General
Product type
Generator
Generator
Fuel
Gasoline
Dual-Fuel
InverterNoNo
Parallel capableNoNo
RV readyNoYes
Running watts
Winner: Winner: 7500 W
6000 W
Starting watts
Winner: Winner: 9400 W
7500 W
Noise (lower limit)
0 dB
Winner: Winner: 80 dB
Weight
Winner: Winner: 188 lbs
194 lbs
Run time @50% load
Winner: Winner: 10 h
9 h
Run time @25% load
13 h
Not available—
Fuel tank
8 gal
6.2 gal
Fuel gaugeYesYes
Approx. dimensions (L × W × H)
31 x 27 x 26.4
26.5 x 19.5 x 18
Electrical
Voltage (AC)
120/240
120/240
Voltage (DC)
Not available—
12
GFCI outletsYesYes
Covered outletsYesNo
Automatic Voltage RegulationYesYes
THD
Not available—
above 10% %
Engine
Engine
420 cc OHV 4-stroke
420 OHV 4-stroke
Alternator
Not available—
Not available—
Starting system
Recoil, Electric
Recoil, Electric
Warranty
Warranty
3 years
1 years
Power by fuel
GasolineNot available—Not available—
Running watts
7500 W
6000 W
Starting watts
9400 W
7500 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
9 h
Run time @25% load
13 h
Not available—
PropaneNot available—Not available—
Running watts
Not available—
5400 W
Starting watts
Not available—
6700 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
Not available—
5 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Other
Data center
Not available—
Not available—
Indicators
false
false
Compliance
EPA
EPA
Security
Not available—
Not available—
Spark arrestorYesYes
Neutral
true
Not available—
UPC
696471077827
27077082364
Core / High-priority specs
Running Watts (Gasoline)
7500
6000
Running Watts (Propane)
Not available—
5400
Starting Watts (Gasoline)
9400
7500
Starting Watts (Propane)
Not available—
6700
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
10
9
Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane)
Not available—
5
Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline)
13
Not available—
AC Outlet Types
2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)
2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (TT-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)
Electrical & power
Frequency
60
60
Engine & construction
Engine Type
OHV 4-stroke
OHV 4-stroke
Engine Displacement
420
420
Engine Oil Type
10W-30 / SAE 30
SAE10W-30
Runtime & fuel system
Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline)
13
Not available—
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
10
9
Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane)
Not available—
5
Safety & compliance
Overload Protection System
Low oil and overload protection
Low oil and overload protection
Low Oil ProtectionYesYes
Included equipment
Starting Components
Oil, battery charger, battery, and wheel kit
Not available—
Included Accessories
Oil, battery charger, battery, and wheel kit
Funnel, tool kit, propane hose, battery charging cables, and wheel kit
Additional specs
Summary
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.
The Sportsman GEN7500DF-SS is a dual fuel generator capable of delivering 7,500 surge watts and 6,000 running watts, powered by a 15 HP 4-stroke OHV engine with both electric and recoil start options.
  • Most Powerful
    Powermate PM9400E
    7500W running
  • Quietest
    Sportsman GEN7500DF-SS
    80 dB
  • Longest Runtime
    Powermate PM9400E
    10h at 50% load
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