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- Powermate PM9400E
- Sportsman GEN7500DF-SS
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| Specification | Powermate PM9400E | Sportsman GEN7500DF-SS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| 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 gauge | Yes | Yes |
| 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 outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | ||
| Gasoline | Not 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 |
| Propane | Not 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 arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Protection | Yes | Yes |
| 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 PowerfulPowermate PM9400E7500W running
- QuietestSportsman GEN7500DF-SS80 dB
- Longest RuntimePowermate PM9400E10h at 50% load
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