RP12000 E CARB
RP12000 E Portable Generator
The Cat® RP12000 E is a high quality 12000 watt generator designed by Caterpillar for light commercial use and can deliver critical home back-up power in seconds.
DESCRIPTION
The Cat® RP12000 E is a high quality 12000 watt generator designed by Caterpillar for light commercial use and can deliver critical home back-up power in seconds.A Powerful Workhorse
The best choice when the job calls for power.
The Cat RP12000 E delivers 12,000 Running Watts of long-lasting power for heavy duty applications in a balanced, fuss-free design. The RP12000 E is perfect for the small contractor or homeowner with big power needs who also wants premium features and the flexibility of a portable generator. Built with a 670 cc V-Twin OHV motor, Low Harmonic Distortion all copper generator and premium LED illuminated control panel, this generator delivers durable, quality power for things like:
- Table Saws
- Hammer Drills
- Air Compressors
- Furnaces and smaller AC units
Ergonomic Design
A portable generator that's difficult to move isn't all that portable. Cat portable generators are designed with optimized weight distribution for comfort and superior mobility.
Safety First
Your safety is our top priority. The RP12000 E is built with snap-fit rubber outlet covers to protect against moisture, dust and debris. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on the 5-20 duplex outlets shut off the power issues are detected to keep you safe. Custom heat shields protect you from burns and USDA compliant spark arrestor guards against accidental fires.
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Overview
Long Name:
RP12000 E Portable Generator
Name:
RP12000 E CARB
Brand:
Cat
Status:
Current
Electrical
Running Power
12000 W / 12000 W
Starting Power
15000 W / 15000 W
AC Output
120V / 240V @ 60Hz
DC Output
12V (8.3A)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
< 5%
Receptacles
2x 5-20R GFCI Duplex, 2x L5-30R (Twist Lock), 1x L14-30R (Twist Lock), 1x 14-50R, 1x 12V DC 8.3A
Voltage Regulation
AVR
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Engine
Run Time at 50%
11.7 h / 11.7 h
Starting Method
Electric
Idle Control
Automatic
Fuel Tank Nominal Capacity
13.2 gal (US) / 50 l
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Type
Unleaded Gasoline > 87 octane
Fuel Gauge
Dial Gauge
Engine Displacement
670 cm³ / 670 cm³
Engine Type
OHV v-twin
Engine Speed
3600 RPM
Lubrication Method
Pressurized
Recommended Oil
SAE 30 or 10W-30
Oil Capacity
1.5 qt (US) / 1.6 l
Region Certifications
CARB
Shutdown Method
Automatic Low Oil Level
Extra Features
Illuminated Control Panel
Yes
Handle Style
Padded, Double Hinged
Wheel Type
Never-Flat
Indicator Lights
—
USB
—
Warranty
Warranty
Standard 2-year limited, extended to 3-year limited when registered within 30 days
Dimensions
Height
35.8 in / 910 mm
Width
32.7 in / 830 mm
Length
35.7 in / 908 mm
Assembled
Extended Length
48.6 in / 1235 mm
Dimensions
Unit Weight
350 lb / 159 kg
Shipping
Carton Height
34.4 in / 875 mm
Carton Width
26 in / 660 mm
Carton Length
34.1 in / 865 mm
Shipping Weight
397 lb / 180 kg
UPC
815683023891
SEE HOW RP12000 E CARB COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
RP Series
RP12000 E CARB
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Running Power
- 12000 W / 12000 W
- Starting Power
- 15000 W / 15000 W
- AC Output
- 120V / 240V @ 60Hz
- DC Output
- 12V (8.3A)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- < 5%
- Receptacles
- 2x 5-20R GFCI Duplex, 2x L5-30R (Twist Lock), 1x L14-30R (Twist Lock), 1x 14-50R, 1x 12V DC 8.3A
- Voltage Regulation
- AVR
- Battery Type
- Lead Acid
- Run Time at 50%
- 11.7 h / 11.7 h
- Starting Method
- Electric
- Idle Control
- Automatic
- Fuel Tank Nominal Capacity
- 13.2 gal (US) / 50 l
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded Gasoline > 87 octane
- Fuel Gauge
- Dial Gauge
- Engine Displacement
- 670 cm³ / 670 cm³
- Engine Type
- OHV v-twin
- Engine Speed
- 3600 RPM
- Lubrication Method
- Pressurized
- Recommended Oil
- SAE 30 or 10W-30
- Oil Capacity
- 1.5 qt (US) / 1.6 l
- Region Certifications
- CARB
- Shutdown Method
- Automatic Low Oil Level
- Illuminated Control Panel
- Yes
- Handle Style
- Padded, Double Hinged
- Wheel Type
- Never-Flat
- Indicator Lights
- —
- USB
- —
- Warranty
- Standard 2-year limited, extended to 3-year limited when registered within 30 days
- Height
- 35.8 in / 910 mm
- Width
- 32.7 in / 830 mm
- Length
- 35.7 in / 908 mm
- Extended Length
- 48.6 in / 1235 mm
- Unit Weight
- 350 lb / 159 kg
- Carton Height
- 34.4 in / 875 mm
- Carton Width
- 26 in / 660 mm
- Carton Length
- 34.1 in / 865 mm
- Shipping Weight
- 397 lb / 180 kg
- UPC
- 815683023891
Selected Model
RP Series
RP3600
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Running Power
- 3600 W / 3600 W
- Starting Power
- 4500 W / 4500 W
- AC Output
- 120V @ 60Hz
- DC Output
- —
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- —
- Receptacles
- 2x 5-20R Duplex, 1x TT-30R (RV Receptacle)
- Voltage Regulation
- AVR
- Battery Type
- —
- Run Time at 50%
- 13.5 h / 13.5 h
- Starting Method
- Pull
- Idle Control
- —
- Fuel Tank Nominal Capacity
- 4.5 gal (US) / 17 l
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded Gasoline > 87 octane
- Fuel Gauge
- Dial Gauge
- Engine Displacement
- 212 cm³ / 212 cm³
- Engine Type
- OHV
- Engine Speed
- 3600 RPM
- Lubrication Method
- Splash
- Recommended Oil
- SAE 30 or 10W-30
- Oil Capacity
- 0.6 qt (US) / 0.6 l
- Region Certifications
- CSA
- Shutdown Method
- Automatic Low Oil Level
- Illuminated Control Panel
- Yes
- Handle Style
- Padded, Double Hinged
- Wheel Type
- Never-Flat
- Indicator Lights
- —
- USB
- —
- Warranty
- Standard 2-year limited, extended to 3-year limited when registered within 30 days
- Height
- 23 in / 583 mm
- Width
- 25.2 in / 639 mm
- Length
- 28.4 in / 721 mm
- Extended Length
- 38.7 in / 982 mm
- Unit Weight
- 112.2 lb / 51 kg
- Carton Height
- 21.7 in / 550 mm
- Carton Width
- 20.5 in / 520 mm
- Carton Length
- 29.7 in / 755 mm
- Shipping Weight
- 133 lb / 60 kg
- UPC
- 815683020012
RP Series
RP3600
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Running Power
- 3600 W / 3600 W
- Starting Power
- 4500 W / 4500 W
- AC Output
- 120V @ 60Hz
- DC Output
- —
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- —
- Receptacles
- 2x 5-20R Duplex, 1x TT-30R (RV Receptacle)
- Voltage Regulation
- AVR
- Battery Type
- —
- Run Time at 50%
- 13.5 h / 13.5 h
- Starting Method
- Pull
- Idle Control
- —
- Fuel Tank Nominal Capacity
- 4.5 gal (US) / 17 l
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded Gasoline > 87 octane
- Fuel Gauge
- Dial Gauge
- Engine Displacement
- 212 cm³ / 212 cm³
- Engine Type
- OHV
- Engine Speed
- 3600 RPM
- Lubrication Method
- Splash
- Recommended Oil
- SAE 30 or 10W-30
- Oil Capacity
- 0.6 qt (US) / 0.6 l
- Region Certifications
- EPA
- Shutdown Method
- Automatic Low Oil Level
- Illuminated Control Panel
- Yes
- Handle Style
- Padded, Double Hinged
- Wheel Type
- Never-Flat
- Indicator Lights
- —
- USB
- —
- Warranty
- Standard 2-year limited, extended to 3-year limited when registered within 30 days
- Height
- 23 in / 583 mm
- Width
- 25.2 in / 639 mm
- Length
- 28.4 in / 721 mm
- Extended Length
- 38.7 in / 982 mm
- Unit Weight
- 112.2 lb / 51 kg
- Carton Height
- 21.7 in / 550 mm
- Carton Width
- 20.5 in / 520 mm
- Carton Length
- 29.7 in / 755 mm
- Shipping Weight
- 133 lb / 60 kg
- UPC
- 815683020029