Powerhorse s9500d - 7500/9500W Dual Fuel Generator With Electric Start

In summary, the Powerhorse s9500d is a portable generator especially useful for:

• Food van owners who know that just a short power outage could lose them hundreds of dollars
• Homeowners in need of an emergency backup power for their essentials
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

The following sections will present you in detail its power characteristics, the different outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the extra features it benefits from.

Power & Run Time

The Powerhorse s9500d

Thanks to its dual-fuel technology, the Powerhorse s9500d provides a 120/240V output and offers both versatility and power. When utilizing gasoline, it delivers a running wattage of 7,500W and a starting wattage of 9,500W. Alternatively, when operating on propane, it provides 6,750 running watts and 8,550 starting watts.

At a noise rating of 97 dBA (which is pretty noisy), this generator provides the choice between a classic hand-operated recoil starting mechanism or a simple and elegant electric starter (battery not included) for starting.

In terms of its run time capability, the s9500d, furnished with a 6.6 gallons fuel tank, can maintain operations for around 10 hours at 50% load on a full tank of gasoline (with fuel consumption averaging 0.66 gallons per hour). It also provides around 5 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.94 GPH) of operation with propane.

The s9500d is unsuitable for the powering of sensitive electronic devices due to its high THD (<23%).

Outlets

The control panel provides the upcoming 6 AC outlets:

Moreover, it presents 2 DC outlets: there's two 5V USB ports (USB-A) ideal for charging various electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets.

While this Powerhorse generator is not RV Ready, its L5-30R receptacle can be used for a simple RV connection with an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. Besides, as it features a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the s9500d is transfer switch ready: in case of a power outage, you will be easily able to connect it to a breaker box and power your household.

Portability

At L29.3 x W26.7 x H26.4 in, the Powerhorse s9500d boasts a traditional open frame structure, ensuring stability and allowing for convenient maintenance access to components, promoting air circulation. The generator is designed for ideal use outdoors and in rough environments.

Despite its weight of 220 lbs, the generator is still considered 'portable,' meaning it is movable, although its heftiness may restrict portability in certain environments or require additional considerations for transportation and setup. However, its challenging mobility is solved by its wheel kit and its folding handle, which will ease its displacement, once it is on the floor.

Features

The s9500d's control panel

For convenient monitoring of its status and activity, the control panel of the s9500d includes a convenient meter, providing voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours data.

In addition to this info, when its oil levels are insufficient, you will be informed by the featured light indicator.

Featuring a built-in fuel gauge, the generator offers quick, convenient, and easy gas level checks at a glance.

As far as security is concerned, the generator can be used with a peace of mind, as it features an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off.

It also includes a carbon monoxide sensor. This sensor is designed to monitor the level of carbon monoxide present during the generator's operation. If the generator is positioned incorrectly and carbon monoxide levels rise to an unsafe level, the generator will automatically shut down.

Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the Powerhorse s9500d's package also includes these accessories: funnel, propane hose and tool kit.