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CAT® RP7500E - 7500 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator (49-State)
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490-6491
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Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
7,500 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
9,375
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Caterpillar
- CAT® RP7500 E Electric Start Portable Generator
- Perfect for home, work and play
- Electric Start w/ Recoil Backup (Battery Included)
- Lithium-Ion battery automatically charges when generator is running
- Lasts up to 2 years between starts
- 420cc CAT® OHV 4-Cycle Engine
- Fuel-efficient, durable design, with heavy-duty liners for extended life
- Manual fuel shut-off helps prevent carb problems
- Automatic Low-Oil Shutdown Protection
- Helps prevent damage to the engine in a low-oil event
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
- Controls output to prevent damaging voltage spikes
- 7.9-Gallon Metal Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Gauge
- Provides up to 11 hours of run time @ 50% load
- Anticorrosion-treated design helps prevent rust
- 30-Amp 120/240V (14-30R) & 120V (L5-30) Twistlock Outlets***
- Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
- Allows for connection to a convenience cord
- Lighted Control Panel & 4-In-1 Digital Display
- Provides easy, one-sided operation
- Displays voltage, frequency, running hours, & total hours
- Snap-Fit Rubber Outlet Covers
- Keeps dirt and debris out of outlets when not in-use
- All-Steel Construction
- Heavy-duty roll cage with steel side panels for added protection
- Never-Flat Wheels & Foldable, Padded Handle
- Makes this generator easy to move over uneven terrain
- Premium Muffler & USDA Approved Spark Arrestor
- Reduces noise levels & provide safer operation in dry conditions
- Includes Tool Kit & Engine Oil
- Provides everything you need to get up and running
- 3-Year Limited Warranty (Must Register within 30 Days)
- Standard 2-Year Limited Warranty if not registered within 30 days
- ***Note - Allows You To Get Maximum Power From Generator
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Benzene which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
Plug Types
490-6491
Overview
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
192.5 Pounds
Certification
EPA
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
32.9 Inches
Product Width
27.4 Inches
Product Height
24.7 Inches
UPC
815683020111
Additional Model Numbers
RP7500 E, 490-6491
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
7500 Watts
Surge Watts
9375 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
31.25 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
7.9 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
11 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
Not Measured by Mfg.
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
Yes
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Caterpillar
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start w/ Recoil
CC
420 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 (Must register within 30 days - 2 Years if not) Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L5-30R
1
NEMA L14-30R
1
Reviews
(57)
Caterpillar 490-6491 Reviews & Ratings
Customer Photos and Videos
Customer Rating
4.79
(57 Ratings)
5
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(1)
SMART ENGINEERING AND DESIGN. GOOD QUALITY PRODUCT.
By E A
Dix Hills, New York
Purchased 09/17/2020 |
Review Posted 11/24/2020
The layout, controls, buttons and access to components is excellent. Engineers thought of everything. Form factor is great. Quality of materials used is better than your standard generator. Have not used it for a blackout yet. Just ran it for prep time. So far, so good.
E A Recommends This
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5/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, High Quality, Features, Easy To Store
Cons:
None
Works Perfect!
By Erwin B.
PERKASIE, Pennsylvania
Purchased 09/10/2020 |
Review Posted 11/13/2020
So far so good!!
Erwin B. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, High Quality, Price, Durable
This Generator Is The Beast
By Darren D.
ABBEVILLE, Louisiana
Purchased 09/04/2020 |
Review Posted 10/21/2020
Our family purchased 3 generators for Hurricane Delta. We ran these generators in each of our homes for 7 straight days. Changed the oil at the recommended 25, 50 and 100 hours. Ran great. Highly recommend this product.
Darren D. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, High Quality, Reliable, Id Buy It Again
Cons:
None
So Far, So Good
By Gregory B.
Orono, Maine
Purchased 09/02/2020 |
Review Posted 10/16/2020
The generator was delivered to my home in Maine with no issues and no damage to the unit. Set up was easy and the generator runs perfectly. I have wired it into my main power board and the generator is able to power everything in my home which is exactly what I wanted. Pleased
Gregory B. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
4/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
None
Great Generator
By Doug
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Purchased 08/31/2020 |
Review Posted 10/14/2020
I had a chance to test this generator and my setup this past weekend after Delta moved through. The generator performed flawlessly. The one gripe I have is that the main breaker does not turn on and off manually. Same for the outlet breakers. They can only be manually reset. Generators direct also did a great job of delivering the generator promptly. The delivery service delivered the generator without an appointment which I thought was unprofessional but I won’t put that on GD.
Doug Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, High Quality, Reliable, Id Buy It Again
Cons:
No manual breakers
Buy A Cat Generator Here
By Daniel D.
POLLOCK, Louisiana
Purchased 09/18/2020 |
Review Posted 10/09/2020
Buy nothing but a Cat!!!
Daniel D. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, High Quality, Id Buy It Again, Reliable
Cons:
Red brackets used in shipping nearly impossible to remove
My First Generator As A Home Owner
By Jose S.
North Haven, Connecticut
Purchased 08/06/2020 |
Review Posted 10/09/2020
I bought this Generator due to hurricane 🌀 Isaias, it passed true Northeast area affecting the north of Connecticut state.We lost power for 4 days, we lost all of our groceries, in the refrigerator, it was very hot in the summer, it was so hard to go to sleep during those days, it was a bad experience as a home owner with 2 kids.
So, I decided to do some research on back up Generators, and I came across this new units by Cat I also decided to set up an interlock to my main electrical panel to not have to run extension cords it to the house, it was definitely a good option. Now it plugs into a 30 amp inlet plug out side of my house.
This Generator is strong enough to power up the half of my house electricity. I recently tested it the only thing I wish it had was a power usage gouges for each side to balance out the power going out of each leg, and it could of been a bit more quite on the silencer, but it is not extremely loud as the one my neighbor owns so over all, I am satisfied with my purchase.
So, I decided to do some research on back up Generators, and I came across this new units by Cat I also decided to set up an interlock to my main electrical panel to not have to run extension cords it to the house, it was definitely a good option. Now it plugs into a 30 amp inlet plug out side of my house.
This Generator is strong enough to power up the half of my house electricity. I recently tested it the only thing I wish it had was a power usage gouges for each side to balance out the power going out of each leg, and it could of been a bit more quite on the silencer, but it is not extremely loud as the one my neighbor owns so over all, I am satisfied with my purchase.
Jose S. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
4/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, High Quality, Id Buy It Again, Easy To Store
Cons:
None
So Far, So Good
By Garrett H.
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Purchased 09/01/2020 |
Review Posted 10/02/2020
Other than testing, there has not been a need to respond to. Everything so far has been very satisfactory. Good treatment by the supplier as well.
Garrett H. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, High Quality, Features, Id Buy It Again
Cons:
None
Excellent Product That We Used During A 21 Day Power Outage In T
By Melissa L.
Dequincy, Louisiana
Purchased 09/02/2020 |
Review Posted 09/28/2020
Excellent product that we used during a 21 Day power outage in the wake of devastating damage from Hurricane Laura. Electric start was a blessing. Ran for 12 hours on a tank of gas. Was running window unit in bedroom and 2 freezers as well as lights in house.
Melissa L. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, High Quality, Id Buy It Again, Reliable
Very Pleased
By Richard D.
Somers, New York
Purchased 09/01/2020 |
Review Posted 09/24/2020
Our first Generator - easy to assemble out of the box and looks really durable/well made. Our electrician showed us how to hook it up to our newly installed generator hookup, and ran over the startup shut down process. It started first time and ran smoothly, had no trouble running our emergency appliances in a test. Yet to use it for real but the tests have been very promising.
Richard D. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
4/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, High Quality, Features, Price
Cons:
Heavy
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