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CAT RP6500 - 6500 Watt Portable Generator w/ CO DEFENSE™ & Convenience Cord (49-State)
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530-1231
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Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
6,500 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
8,125
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Caterpillar
- CAT® RP6500 Portable Generator (49-State)
- Perfect for home, work and play
- CO Defense™ Carbon Monoxide Sensing & Shutdown
- Visually alerts you & shuts down the generator
- Provides added safety for you and your family
- 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 Regulator (AVR)
- Controls output to prevent damaging voltage spikes
- 7.9-Gallon Metal Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Gauge
- Provides up to 12 hours of run time @ 50% load
- Anticorrosion-treated design helps prevent rust
- 30-Amp 120/240V (14-30R) Twistlock Outlet***
- Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
- Allows for connection to a convenience cord (Included)
- 25-Foot Convenience Cord w/ (4) 120V Outlets
- Makes it easy to power multiple items during an outage
- Lighted Control Panel
- Provides easy, one-sided operation
- 4-In-1 Digital Display
- 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
- 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
- Non-CARB Compliant - Not For Sale In California
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




530-1231

Overview
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
187 Pounds
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
815683020081
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
6500 Watts
Surge Watts
8125 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
27 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
7.9 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
12 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
Not Applicable
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Caterpillar
Starting System
Recoil Start
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
(6)
Caterpillar 530-1231 Reviews & Ratings

Cat Generator 6500 Watts
By A.K. C
Hardeeville, South Carolina
Purchased 01/01/2021 |
Review Posted 02/15/2021
This is a amazing generator for household usage. I'm very please with my selection.
A.K. C Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Id Buy It Again, Exceeded Expectations, Reliable

First Generator
By Edgar P.
San Benito, Texas
Purchased 12/10/2020 |
Review Posted 01/02/2021
This is my first generator purchase so I can’t really compare products but I’m very pleased with performance. I make sure to use ethanol free gas for unit longevity and for longer fuel storage time. I bought this generator to use with my 130 amp welder and it runs very well. Generator will not bog down at max welder settings so I’m satisfied with the performance of the generator.
Edgar P. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Durable, Exceeded Expectations, Reliable
Cons:
Heavy
Really Like It
By Albert H.
Abbeville, Louisiana
Review Posted 10/12/2020
Recommend already
Albert H. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, High Quality, Price, Id Buy It Again
Cons:
Packaging, No cons

CAT Power
By Tim M.
Schaumburg, Illinois
Purchased 09/06/2020 |
Review Posted 10/07/2020
CAT quality well built easy to setup & run tool kit that came with package good quality tools also recommended the CAT protective cover well made heavy duty
Tim M. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Durable, High Quality, Id Buy It Again
Cons:
Heavy

Exactly What I Needed
By Kenneth C.
Walls, Mississippi
Purchased 09/08/2020 |
Review Posted 09/30/2020
Did lots of research to find the best generator under $1000 and this RP6500 model was just what I needed, had it up and running within 10 min of opening the box. Very easy to follow Instructions and it literally cranked on the 1st pull. Hope I will not have a need for it anytime soon, but if the need arises, I feel confident that I will have the emergency back up power I will need.
Kenneth C. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Features, Easy To Use, Price, High Quality
Cons:
None

Recommended By My Electrician
By Gianna S.
HOOD RIVER, Oregon
Purchased 09/09/2020 |
Review Posted 09/30/2020
We have frequent power shortages, especially in winter. We asked our electrician what was best for our house that could betaken with us camping. He suggested a Cat. Must say, small and powerful. It started up right away and ran for as long as we needed it.
Gianna S. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Durable, Features, Easy To Use, Price
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