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Powermate Portable Generators – Power Wherever it’s Needed

Written By: MJ Logan

Powermate is one of the world's leading brands of portable generators. With more than 40 years of experience designing and building outdoor power products to fill the requirements of professionals and do-it-yourselfers, Powermate manufactures a range of portable generators from 1400 watts through 12,500 watts to fit every purpose.

Powermate Portable Generator Outside a Home

Powermate Inverter

Family Camping with Powermate PM2200i Portable Inverter GeneratorThe Powermate PM2200i Portable Inverter Generator has a capacity of 2200 starting watts and 1700 continuous watts. Weighing just 45 pounds the PM2200i inverter generator truly is portable and goes from a car trunk or pickup box to wherever needed easily and quickly.

Perfect for:

  • Camping
  • RVing
  • Outdoor Parties
  • Picnics
  • Tailgating

Outlets – 120V standard duplex, USB Charger for mobile devices, 12-volt battery charger.

The PM2200i features good fuel economy with a 10 1/2-hour run time on 1.2 gallons of fuel at a 25 percent load, and 7-hour run time at 50 percent load. In economy mode, the generator adjusts the engine speed to match the power required for lower fuel consumption and less noise.

With a Powermate Parallel Kit, two generators work together for twice the power.

PM2200i Features:

  • Clean Power less than 3% total harmonic distortion.
  • Perfect for sensitive electronics.
  • Fully enclosed case reduces noise.
  • 45 pounds for easy portability.
  • Low-Oil Shutdown.
  • 2-Year Limited Consumer Warranty.

Portable Power from Powermate for Outdoor Recreation and a myriad of other uses.

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Powermate CX Series

Setting Up Powermate CX Series Portable Generator For Home Backup PowerThe Powermate CX Series Portable Generators includes six models from 1400 watts to 6500 watts with electric start and CARB compliant configurations. All except the 1400-Watt Powermate CX1400 feature never-flat wheels and folding handles.

Perfect for:

  • Emergency Home Backup
  • Tailgating, Picnics
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • DIY Projects
  • Festivals
  • Outdoor Parties and BBQs

Standard Outlets vary by model:

  • 14-Watt CX1400 with a 12-volt charger outlet, 120-Volt duplex receptacle.
  • The 5500-Watt CX5500 and the 6500-Watt CX6500E include 120-Volt 20-Amp GFCI Duplex receptacles, 120/240-Volt 30-Amp Twist Lock for RVs or home backup.
  • Powermate 3500-Watt CX3500 Generators have the 120-Volt Duplex Receptacles and two 120-Volt 30-Amp Receptacles (1 Twist-Lock).

The Powermate CX Series features extended run times of 8 1/2 to 12 Hours (depending on the model) at half load on a full tank of gas. The 3500-Watt CX3500 and CX3500 CARB run for 12 hours on a full 4.5-gallon fuel tank.

CX Series Features:

  • Low Oil Shutdown.
  • Digital Hour Meter for Maintenance Intervals.
  • Covered Outlets.
  • *Never-Flat Wheels and Folding Handles.
  • 2-Year Limited Residential Warranty.
  • Easy to Start and Store.

Powermate CX Series Portable Generators include CARB compliant and Electric Start models.

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Powermate Dual Fuel

Powermate Dual Fuel Portable Generator Running on Propane Outside HomeThe Powermate Dual Fuel Portable Generators operate on either unleaded gasoline or liquid propane. A simple fuel selector switches from one fuel to the other to provide a seamless experience. Output capacity on propane falls by about 10 percent.

Both the Powermate 3500-Watt DF3500E and the Powermate 7500-Watt DF7500E feature Electric Start.

Perfect for:

  • Camping, Outdoor Recreation
  • Outdoor Events, Festivals
  • RVing
  • Emergency Home Backup
  • Power Wherever Needed

Powermate Dual Fuel Models offer a 10-Hour run time at 50 percent load on gasoline.

Propane Run Times at 50 Percent Load:

  • DF3500E – 20LB Tank – 7.0 Hours
  • DF3500E – 30LB Tank – 10.5 Hours
  • DF7500E – 20LB Tank – 5.3 Hours
  • DF7500E – 30LB Tank – 8.0 Hours

Receptacles

  • DF3500E – (1) 120-Volt 20-Amp Duplex, (1) 120-Volt 30-Amp Twist Lock, (1) 120-Volt 30-Amp RV Ready
  • DF7500E – (2) 120-Volt 20-Amp GFCI Duplex, (1) 120-Volt 30-Amp Twist Lock, (1) 120/240-Volt 30-Amp Twist Lock

Dual Fuel Features:

  • Low Oil Shutdown
  • Fuel Gauge (gasoline)
  • Selector Dial for Easy, Fast change between gasoline and propane.
  • Digital Hour Meter for tracking maintenance.
  • Electric Start
  • Never-flat wheels and fold-down handle.
  • Covered Outlets
  • 2-Year Limited Residential Warranty.

The Powermate Dual Fuel portable generators offer longer run times than competing models and the versatility to run on either liquid propane (LPG) or gasoline.

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Powermate 12500-Watt Portable Generator

Powermate 12,500-Watt Portable GeneratorPower for demanding applications or emergency home backup power, this Powermate Portable Generator is built in Jefferson, Wisconsin.

With 12,500 running watts and the capability to provide up to 15,635 starting watts, this generator can handle the toughest jobs without a blink. The 8-gallon fuel tank provides a 6-hour run time at 50 percent load. The control panel features 120-Volt and 120/240-Volt options.

Perfect for:

  • Contractors
  • Job Sites
  • Construction
  • Emergency Home Backup

The Subaru 22 Horsepower V-Twin OHV engine has an engine idle control to reduce engine speed and conserve fuel whenever the load drops to zero.

Includes (2) 120-Volt 20-Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacles, (1) 120-Volt 30-Amp Twist Lock, and (1) 120/240-Volt 50-Amp Outlet.

  • Powermate 12500 Features:
  • Electric Start Subaru V-Twin OHV Engine
  • Low Oil Shutdown
  • 8 Gallon Tank with Gauge
  • 13-Inch Pneumatic Wheels
  • Includes 12V 35AH Battery
  • 2-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty.

For the most demanding power needs, whether for home backup or on the job reliability, the Powermate 12500 has the power you need.

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