Predator 6500W Portable (59205)
A gas portable generator rated at 5,500 running and 6,500 starting watts, with up to 14.5 hours of runtime at half load. It shuts itself off if carbon monoxide builds up. Predator rates it at 73.5 dB(A).
- Running watts
- 5,500 W
- Starting / surge watts
- 6,500 W
- Fuel
- gasoline
- Best for
- Home backup for essentials like a fridge, sump pump and freezer, plus jobsite tools.
- Not for
- Quiet campgrounds and RV parks, since it is an open-frame, non-inverter design. Carrying by hand: it weighs 165 lb. Buyers in California, as it is not CARB compliant.
Paid link: we may earn a commission if you buy through it, at no extra cost to you.
Specifications
| Running watts | 5,500 W |
|---|---|
| Starting / surge watts | 6,500 W |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Inverter (clean power) | No |
| Runtime at 50% load | 14.5 h |
|---|
| Noise | 73.5 dB(A) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 165 lb |
| Length | 26.88 in |
| Width | 22 in |
| Height | 22.75 in |
| CO safety shutoff | Yes |
|---|---|
| CARB compliant | No |
| EPA compliant | Yes |
Checked 30 October 2026. Sources: harborfreight.com.