Powermate PM7500 - 6000/7500W Portable Generator

The Powermate PM7500 is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 6,000 W and a starting wattage of 7,500 W. (Read full specs)

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In short, the Powermate PM7500 is a portable generator adequately designed for:

• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level
• People occasionally participating in sporting competitions, open-air performances and outdoor festivals
• 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 in need of safely powering high-intensity work or lighting equipment

In the upcoming sections, you'll discover its power characteristics, the array of outlets it presents, its overall portability, and the additional features it possesses.

Power & Run Time

The Powermate PM7500

Running on gasoline, the Powermate PM7500 utilizes a 420 cc Generac OHV 4-stroke engine to deliver 120/240V, offering a running wattage of 6,000W and a starting wattage of 7,500W.

Its starting mechanism relies on a conventional pull-start mechanism. It features Powermate's PowerDial™, an easy-to-use dial with three operation settings.

With a fuel capacity of 8 gallons, the PM7500 may run for up to 14 hours with a full tank (fuel consumption around 0.57 GPH).

Outlets

The control panel features 5 AC outlets as follows:

Two Duplexes 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI

120/240V 30A (L14-30R) receptacle

With its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the PM7500 is designed to be transfer switch ready, allowing easy connection to your breaker box for powering your home during a blackout.

Portability

Measuring L31 x W27 x H26.4 in, the classic open frame construction of the Powermate PM7500 provides stability while enabling convenient maintenance access to components and adequate air cooling. The design is ideal for rough environments and demanding outdoor use.

Although this generator is technically considered 'portable' (in the sense that it can be moved), its 170 lbs make it incredibly difficult to manually lift and transport. Nevertheless, it can still be moved quite conveniently with the help of its wheel kit (⌀10") and its folding handle, once it is placed on the ground.

Features

The PM7500's control panel

A digital data center, one of the features of the PM7500's control panel, gives you information on the lifetime run hours, and thus, is helpful for the monitoring of its activity and status.

The built-in fuel gauge of the generator ensures simple and quick gas level assessments.

From a security point of view, the generator is equipped with an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, giving you a peace of mind during use.

Alongside the typical set of documentation and owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to assist with setup, Powermate has included some oil in the packaging of the PM7500.

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The Powermate PM7500 versus other generators

The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how some of the key specs of the Powermate PM7500 compare to generators of similar power (between 5500 and 6500 W).

• At 170 lbs dry, the Powermate PM7500 is consistent with the standard weight profile for devices ranging from 5500 to 6500 rated watts. If weight is your top priority, one of the champions in this power category is the Champion 201239, weighing just 111.6 pounds.
• Given that the PM7500 reaches an autonomy of up to 14 hours with a full tank and at 25% load, it is placed within the average autonomy range of similarly powerful generators. Concerning the run times, one of the several devices with a comparable output, offering the highest autonomy, is the A-iPower GXS8200D, which is able to run for up to 17 hours.
• Though run time is a significant parameter, it's closely tied to the generator's fuel tank size. To get a comprehensive understanding, fuel efficiency must also be taken into account. In terms of fuel efficiency within its wattage range, this generator falls short: it consumes approximately 0.57 GPH at a 25% load. If you wish to acquire one of the most gasoline efficient products of this power range, the DuroMax XP7000iHT, with a fuel consumption of 0.19 GPH could be in your good books.

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The bottom line

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 PM7500 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.

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