Pulsar PG6580BCO - 5300/6580W Dual Fuel Generator

In a few words, the Pulsar PG6580BCO is a compact portable generator perfectly suited for:

• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level
• People occasionally participating in outdoor fairs, festivals or events
• Food truck owners who want to ensure that their business is fully self-contained and does not rely on potentially unreliable external power
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
• Professionals who want to be able to deliver results, even during a power failure

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 Pulsar PG6580BCO, equipped with dual-fuel technology and delivering 120/240V, ensures both power and versatility. Running on gasoline, it delivers a running wattage of 5,300W and a starting wattage of 6,580W. On propane, it provides 4,750 running watts and 5,922 starting watts.

Pulsar’s patented Switch & Go technology allows you to switch from propane to gasoline or from gasoline to propane while the generator is running.

Rated for 75 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a dishwasher), the generator's starting mechanism relies on a simple traditional pull-start mechanism.

With a fuel capacity of 5.3 gallons, the PG6580BCO can operate for around 10 hours at 50% load using gasoline (fuel consumption around 0.53 GPH), or for around 6 hours (estimation based on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.78 GPH) using propane.

The quite high THD (<25%) of the PG6580BCO makes it unsuitable for powering sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel is equipped with the following 4 AC outlets:

Featuring a TT-30R receptacle (TT for 'Travel Trailer'), this Pulsar generator is RV Ready, designed specifically for use with recreational vehicles. In addition, thanks to its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the PG6580BCO is transfer switch ready, facilitating easy hookup to your breaker box to provide backup power for your home during blackouts.

Portability

Measuring L23.3 x W20 x H18.6 in, the classic open frame build of the Pulsar PG6580BCO delivers stability and easy maintenance access to components, facilitating air circulation. The device has been designed for tough environments and demanding outdoor use.

Although this generator is technically considered 'portable' (in the sense that it can be moved), its 143.5 lbs make it incredibly difficult to manually lift and transport. Nevertheless, thanks to its wheel kit (⌀12") and its folding handle (a decent solution to its lack of maneuverability), the generator can be easily moved, once placed the ground.

Features

The PG6580BCO's control panel

The PG6580BCO's control center features a convenient meter, providing voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours data to aid you with the monitoring of its status and activity.

The generator allows for a quick, easy and convenient assessment of its gas level, as it is equipped with a built-in fuel gauge.

As for its security measures, the device features an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, letting you use it with a peace of mind.

The unit also benefits from Pulsar's CO Sentry carbon monoxide detection. The sensor monitors for the accumulation of poisonous carbon monoxide gas around the generator, and shuts down the engine is increasing levels of CO gas are detected.

While the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), helpful for starting the device promptly, come with the Pulsar PG6580BCO, the following accessories are also included: oil, funnel, tool kit and propane hose.