Powermate PM4500DF - 3600/4500W Dual Fuel Generator
The Powermate PM4500DF is a portable open frame dual fuel generator with a rated wattage of 3,600 W and a starting wattage of 4,500 W. (Read full specs)
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Description
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In short, the Powermate PM4500DF is a portable generator adequately designed for:
- RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level
- Occasional participants of outdoor events, competitions, concerts and festivals
- Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures
- Professionals in need of safely powering high-intensity work or lighting equipment
Over the following sections, you'll uncover its power characteristics, the selection of outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the supplementary features it includes.
Power & Run Time
Featuring dual-fuel technology, the Powermate PM4500DF provides 120V, as well as versatility and power. Running on gasoline, it delivers a running wattage of 3,600W and a peak wattage of 4,500W. Alternatively, when fueled by propane, it offers 3,240 running watts and 4,180 peak watts.
Its starting mechanism is based on a conventional pull-start mechanism.
In terms of run time, the PM4500DF, boasting a 5 gallons fuel tank, can run for around 10.5 hours at 50% load on a full tank of gasoline (with fuel consumption averaging 0.48 gallons per hour). Additionally, it provides around 7 hours (estimation based on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.67 GPH) of operation with propane.
Outlets
The control panel features the upcoming 5 AC outlets:
This Powermate generator isn't quite RV Ready, but it features an L5-30R receptacle, allowing a simple RV connection through an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor.
Portability
With dimensions of L26.3 x W22.9 x H21.5 in, the traditional open frame design of the Powermate PM4500DF ensures stability while allowing easy maintenance access to components and promoting effective air cooling. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.
Weighing 109 lbs, the PM4500DF is easily handled, ensuring it can go wherever your power needs are. Additionally, its wheel kit (⌀8") and its folding handle will allow for simple relovation of the generator once it's on the ground.
Features
The PM4500DF's control panel
Enhancing monitoring capabilities, the PM4500DF features a digital data center within its control panel, furnishing essential details on the lifetime run hours for tracking activity and status.
The fuel level of the generator can be determined quickly, easily, and conveniently with the help of its built-in fuel gauge.
In terms of security, the generator features an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), ensuring peace of mind during its use.
While the standard documentation and an owner's manual, helpful for starting the device promptly, come with the Powermate PM4500DF, the following accessories are also included: propane hose and oil.
The Powermate PM4500DF versus other generators
The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how some of the key specs of the Powermate PM4500DF compare to dual fuel generators of similar power (between 3500 and 4500 W).
- As its weight is 109 pounds, the Powermate PM4500DF falls in the expected weight range of the dual fuel devices in the 3500-4500 rated wattage category. if you wish to prioritize weight, the Pulsar PGX5250BiXCO is one of the top contenders in its power category, weighing only 64 pounds.
- The PM4500DF, offering a run time of around 10.5 hours with a full tank at a 50% load, falls within the average autonomy range when compared to its peers. If runtime is a priority for you, the Westinghouse iGen5000DF stands out as one of the generators with the longest run time in its power range, providing around 15 hours of continuous use.
- Even though run times are undoubtedly important, they are dependent on the fuel capacity to a large extent. For a more wholesome picture, we must take into consideration the fuel consumption of the generator. This generator is not fuel-efficient compared to devices of similar output: its estimated fuel consumption stands at 0.48 GPH at a 50% load. If you wish to acquire one of the most gasoline efficient products of this power range, the Westinghouse iGen5000DF, with a fuel consumption of 0.23 GPH could be in your good books.
Price comparison
As you can see from these interactive charts, when compared to other 3500-4500W dual fuel generators, the Powermate PM4500DF is on the average side of the price range.
Therefore, this generator nicely fits in the expected budget for this kind of product.
The bottom line
- In the expected price range
- Dual fuel
- GFCI Outlets
- Decent weight (109 lbs)
- Decent run time
- No electric start
- Low fuel efficiency
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Features and Specifications
| Inverter | No |
|---|---|
| Parallel capable | No |
| RV ready | No |
| Fuel | Dual Fuel (gasoline/propane) |
| Engine | 224 cc Generac OHV 4-stroke |
| Starting system | Recoil |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Voltage | AC: 120V 60 Hz |
| Gasoline | Propane | |
|---|---|---|
| Running watts | 3,600 W | 3,240 W |
| Starting watts | 4,500 W | 4,180 W |
| Running amps | 30 amps | 27 amps |
| Peak amps | 37.5 amps | 34.8 amps |
| Run time @50% load | 10.5 h | 7 h * |
| Run time @25% load | Unknown | Unknown |
| GFCI outlets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Covered outlets | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes |
| AC outlets |
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| DC outlets | No |
| Data center | Lifetime run hours |
| Indicators | No |
| Fuel tank | Steel, 5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes |
| Weight | 109 lbs |
|---|---|
| Approx. dimensions (L x W x H) | 26.3 x 22.9 x 21.5 in |
| Noise (lower limit) | Unknown |
| THD | Unknown |
| Compliance | EPA |
| Security | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Spark arrestor | Yes |
| Accessories included | Oil, propane hose, and wheel kit |
| Other model numbers | P0081700 |
| UPC | 696471086386 |
We've taken extra care to research and verify each of the specifications above. That said, occasional mistakes or omissions are still possible. If you spot any missing or inaccurate information, feel free to suggest a correction so we can address it.
* Propane runtime is our own estimate, based on a 20 lbs tank and NIST 1994 GGE (Gasoline Gallon Equivalent) formula: 5.66 lbs of propane = 1 gal of gasoline.
About Powermate
Powermate’s history is somewhat enigmatic, but they claim to have been on the market for over 40 years, selling portable generators and various outdoor power equipment. In 2009, they have signed under what they call “partnership” (more accurately ownership) with the Italian PRAMAC. In 2014, Generac acquired Powermate from PRAMAC.
Warranty Information
The Powermate PM4500DF is covered under a warranty for up to 3 years. This warranty may be limited and may not cover all parts of the generator.
For more information about the warranty of Powermate generators, please consult Powermate's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-800-445-1805.
Questions & Answers
What can it power?
| Item | Running Watts | Starting Watts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At home | AC (10,000 BTU) | 1500 | 2200 |
| Refrigerator (energy star) | 192 | 1192 | |
| Vacuum cleaner | 1075 | 1175 | |
| Radio | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 2867 W | 3867 W | |
| For camping | RV AC (11,000 BTU) | 1010 | 1600 |
| RV refrigerator | 180 | 600 | |
| Electric grill | 1650 | 1650 | |
| Total | 2840 W | 3430 W | |
| For work | Grinder | 1400 | 2500 |
| Demolition hammer | 1260 | 1260 | |
| Bug zapper | 80 | 80 | |
| Total | 2740 W | 3840 W |
What is the noise rating of the PM4500DF?
Due to the lack of standardization in noise emission measurement, Powermate (Generac) does not provide their units' noise levels.
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