RP5500

RP5500 Portable Generator

The Cat® RP5500 5500 Watt Generator is flexible enough for small jobs, home power outages, and a campsite.

RP5500

DESCRIPTION

The Cat® RP5500 is flexible enough for small jobs, home power outages, or a campsite.

Flexible and powerful

The perfect multi-use generator

This handy generator brings all of the power you need to take care of both play and home needs. Versatile enough to run your motorhome's microwave, fridge, fans, and TV or keep your home's fridge, freezer, washing machine, security system, and water heater working.

Safety first

We've designed our portable generators with your safety in mind. Snap-fit rubber outlet covers keep vital connections between your valuable devices and the generator protected against moisture, dust and debris . We've also installed ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) that shut off the power if it detects an issue in order to keep you safe.

4 in 1 digital display

All the vital information you need to operate your portable generator in a single display: voltage in use, frequency (Hz), current runtime in hours and total hours ran.

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Specs

Overview

Long Name:
RP5500 Portable Generator
Name:
RP5500
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Electrical

Running Power
5500 W / 5500 W
Starting Power
6875 W / 6875 W
AC Output
120V / 240V @ 60Hz
DC Output
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Receptacles
2x 5-20R GFCI Duplex, 1x L14-30R (Twist Lock)
Voltage Regulation
AVR
Battery Type

Engine

Run Time at 50%
15 h / 15 h
Starting Method
Pull
Idle Control
Fuel Tank Nominal Capacity
7.9 gal (US) / 30 l
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Type
Unleaded Gasoline > 87 octane
Fuel Gauge
Dial Gauge
Engine Displacement
300 cm³ / 300 cm³
Engine Type
OHV
Engine Speed
3600 RPM
Lubrication Method
Splash
Recommended Oil
SAE 30 or 10W-30
Oil Capacity
1.1 qt (US) / 1.1 l
Region Certifications
EPA
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
24.7 in / 628 mm
Width
27.4 in / 696 mm
Length
32.9 in / 835 mm

Assembled

Extended Length
45.2 in / 1148 mm

Dimensions

Unit Weight
163 lb / 74 kg

Shipping

Carton Height
23.2 in / 590 mm
Carton Width
22.6 in / 575 mm
Carton Length
34.4 in / 875 mm
Shipping Weight
189 lb / 85 kg
UPC
815683020050

SEE HOW RP5500 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

RP Series
RP5500
RP5500
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Running Power
5500 W / 5500 W
Starting Power
6875 W / 6875 W
AC Output
120V / 240V @ 60Hz
DC Output
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Receptacles
2x 5-20R GFCI Duplex, 1x L14-30R (Twist Lock)
Voltage Regulation
AVR
Battery Type
Run Time at 50%
15 h / 15 h
Starting Method
Pull
Idle Control
Fuel Tank Nominal Capacity
7.9 gal (US) / 30 l
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Type
Unleaded Gasoline > 87 octane
Fuel Gauge
Dial Gauge
Engine Displacement
300 cm³ / 300 cm³
Engine Type
OHV
Engine Speed
3600 RPM
Lubrication Method
Splash
Recommended Oil
SAE 30 or 10W-30
Oil Capacity
1.1 qt (US) / 1.1 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
24.7 in / 628 mm
Width
27.4 in / 696 mm
Length
32.9 in / 835 mm
Extended Length
45.2 in / 1148 mm
Unit Weight
163 lb / 74 kg
Carton Height
23.2 in / 590 mm
Carton Width
22.6 in / 575 mm
Carton Length
34.4 in / 875 mm
Shipping Weight
189 lb / 85 kg
UPC
815683020050
RP Series
RP3600 CARB
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
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
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
113.5 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
134 lb / 61 kg
UPC
815683020005
RP Series
RP5500
RP5500
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Running Power
5500 W / 5500 W
Starting Power
6875 W / 6875 W
AC Output
120V / 240V @ 60Hz
DC Output
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Receptacles
2x 5-20R GFCI Duplex, 1x L14-30R (Twist Lock)
Voltage Regulation
AVR
Battery Type
Run Time at 50%
15 h / 15 h
Starting Method
Pull
Idle Control
Fuel Tank Nominal Capacity
7.9 gal (US) / 30 l
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Type
Unleaded Gasoline > 87 octane
Fuel Gauge
Dial Gauge
Engine Displacement
300 cm³ / 300 cm³
Engine Type
OHV
Engine Speed
3600 RPM
Lubrication Method
Splash
Recommended Oil
SAE 30 or 10W-30
Oil Capacity
1.1 qt (US) / 1.1 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
24.7 in / 628 mm
Width
27.4 in / 696 mm
Length
32.9 in / 835 mm
Extended Length
45.2 in / 1148 mm
Unit Weight
163 lb / 74 kg
Carton Height
23.2 in / 590 mm
Carton Width
22.6 in / 575 mm
Carton Length
34.4 in / 875 mm
Shipping Weight
189 lb / 85 kg
UPC
815683020043