Sportsman GEN7500DF - 6000/7500W Dual Fuel Generator With Electric Start

The Sportsman GEN7500DF is a portable open frame dual fuel 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 a few words, the Sportsman GEN7500DF is a portable generator perfectly suited for:

• RV travellers looking for even more independence
• 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 sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures
• Professionals who want to be able to deliver results, even during a power failure

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 Sportsman GEN7500DF

Thanks to its dual-fuel technology, the Sportsman GEN7500DF delivers 120/240V and offers power and versatility. When gasoline-powered, it benefits from a running wattage of 6,000W and a peak wattage of 7,500W. When propane-powered, it has 5,400 rated watts and 6,700 peak watts.

The generator is rated for a noise of 80 dBA (just as noisy as garbage disposal). Its starting mechanisms include a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism and a user-friendly and efficient electric starter (battery not included).

In terms of its run time capability, the GEN7500DF, furnished with a 6.2 gallons fuel tank, can maintain operations for around 9 hours at 50% load on a full tank of gasoline (with fuel consumption averaging 0.69 gallons per hour). It also provides around 5 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.94 GPH) of operation with propane.

Outlets

The control panel includes the following 6 AC outlets:

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

120V 30A (TT-30R) receptacle

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

Additionally, it features 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A receptacle providing easy battery charging capabilities.

This Sportsman generator is RV Ready, as it features a TT-30R receptacle (TT stands for 'Travel Trailer'). In addition, with its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the GEN7500DF is configured to be transfer switch ready, allowing straightforward connection to your breaker box to supply backup power to your home during outages.

Portability

Measuring L30.8 x W26.5 x H27 in, the Sportsman GEN7500DF showcases a classic open frame layout, offering stability and simple maintenance access to components, while facilitating air circulation. This type of design is ideal for tough environments and heavy outdoor use.

Since the generator weighs 194 lbs, it will be incredibly difficult to manually lift it and transport it, even though it is technically considered to 'be portable' (in the sense that it is movable). Nevertheless, it can still be moved quite conveniently with the help of its wheel kit and its folding handle, once it is placed on the ground.

Features

The GEN7500DF's control panel

The GEN7500DF's control center features a handy voltmeter that allows you to easily monitor power output anytime to aid you with the monitoring of its status and activity.

Benefiting from its built-in fuel gauge, the generator allows for easy and immediate gas level inspections.

Considering security aspects, the generator boasts an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, offering peace of mind throughout operation.

With the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), letting you start the generator quickly, the Sportsman GEN7500DF also comes with several accessories, including: battery charging cables, propane hose and tool kit.

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The Sportsman GEN7500DF versus other generators

The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how some of the key specs of the Sportsman GEN7500DF compare to dual fuel generators of similar power (between 5500 and 6500 W).

• Tipping the scales at 194 lbs, the Sportsman GEN7500DF qualifies as one of the heavier options among dual fuel generators rated between 5500 and 6500 watts. If weight is an important consideration for you, the Pulsar PGDA70BiSCO stands out as one of the top contenders in this power category, with a dry weight of 118 pounds.
• This generator, with its lowest possible noise rated at 80 dBA falls into the more noisy category, compared to other devices of a similar running wattage. If noise emissions are important to you, one of the least noisy generators of this power range is the Pulsar PGDA70BiSCO with only 62 dBA.
• Given that the GEN7500DF reaches an autonomy of around 9 hours with a full tank and at 50% load, it is placed within the average autonomy range of similarly powerful dual fuel generators. If you consider autonomy on a single full tank as one of the deciding factors, one of the generators in the same power range that offers the highest run time is the Firman H05752, with around 12 hours.
• Run time is a key metric, but it's dependent on the generator's fuel tank capacity. Therefore, discussing fuel efficiency is necessary for a complete understanding. This generator doesn't excel in fuel efficiency when compared to others of its kind: it consumes approximately 0.69 GPH at a 50% load. To prioritize fuel savings, we advise considering the DuroMax XP7000iH, which stands out for its gasoline efficiency, consuming just 0.38 gallons per hour.

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The bottom line

About Sportsman Series

Sportsman Series is a small brand registered under the US based Buffalo corporation. Founded in 1964, the Buffalo Corporation is a small company, which sells tools and home products. Their brands include AmeriHome, Black Bull, Buffalo Tools and Sportsman Series – which offers a selection of generators and several other general products. The brand, and in fact, the corporation itself seemingly outsources all of its production overseas and acts only as a distributor, under its own brands.

Warranty Information

The Sportsman GEN7500DF is covered under a warranty for up to 1 year. This warranty may be limited and may not cover all parts of the generator.
For more information about the warranty of Sportsman generators, please contact the Buffalo Tools Customer Support: 1-636-532-9888.

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