PREDATOR GENERATOR BUYING GUIDE

Portable generators are ideal for providing power to lights and home appliances during power outages, enabling power tool usage at remote job locations, and powering up electronics during camping trips and tailgating parties.

Two of the main considerations when selecting a portable generator are the running watts, also known as Output Watts, and starting watts, or Maximum Output Watts. Output Watts is the power needed to run a given device at normal functionality. Many devises need more power to start up (Maximum Output Watts) and then require less power (Rated Watts) to run continually. For example, a refrigerator requires 2200 starting wattage with a 700 running wattage, so you would need a generator with at least 2200 watt maximum output.

We've provided you with a simple worksheet at the bottom of this page that will help you determine how much power you need based on your respective application. If you're using a generator for multiple applications, select the generator that will accommodate the application with the greatest power demands.

Once you identify your power needs, match them up with the output specifications under each product description to find the right Chicago Electric or Predator generator – it's that easy!

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#69728 / #69729

212cc, 4000 Watts
Max/3200 Watts Rated
Portable Generator -

Certified for California

3200

4000

212 cc

6.5

4 gallons

10 hrs. @ 50% Capacity

120V/240V

4 Qty

1 Qty

1 Qty

Recoil

Yes

70 dB

1" Steel

CARB/EPA

23.2 x 18.7 x 19.29

101 lbs.

Yes (sold separately)

Emergencies, job site use,
garden, heating and cooling

# 68526 / # 68529

420cc, 6500 Watts
Max/5500 Watts Rated
Portable Generator -

Certified for California

5500

6500

420 cc

13

6.6 gallons

12 hrs. @ 50% Capacity

120V/240V

4 Qty

1 Qty

1 Qty

Recoil

Yes

74 dB

1-1/4" Steel

CARB/EPA

27.1 x 25.8 x 22.4

185 lbs.

Yes (sold separately)

Emergencies, job site use,
garden, heating and cooling

# 68525 / # 68530

420cc, 8750 Watts
Max/7000 Watts Rated
Portable Generator -

Certified for California

7000

8750

420 cc

13

6.6 gallons

12 hrs. @ 50% Capacity

120V/240V

5 Qty

1 Qty

1 Qty

Electric or Recoil

Yes

76 dB

1-1/4" Steel

CARB/EPA

27.1 x 25.8 x 22.4

185 lbs.

Yes (sold separately)

Emergencies, job site use,
garden, heating and cooling

# 68531

8" Never-Flat Generator
Wheel Kit

Wheel Kit for Predator Generators

Available in Stores!

BASIC WATTAGE INFORMATION

Running Watts (Rated Watts) are continuous watts needed to keep your item running.
Starting Watts (Maximum Watts) refers to the maximum wattage the generator can produce. It usually takes 2 to 3 seconds to start motor-driven products such as a circular saw or a refrigerator. Motor-driven items require additional starting watts.
If your appliance or tool doesn’t have the running watts you can estimate by using the following: AMPS X VOLTS = WATTS

GENERATOR SELECTION WORKSHEET

Click the items below to calculate wattage

			RUNNING (RATED) WATTS	STARTING (MAXIMUM) WATTS			RUNNING (RATED) WATTS	STARTING (MAXIMUM) WATTS
HOME
	Essentials:				Kitchen (cont):
		Lights	Watts: qty			Electric Range - 6” element	1500	0
		Refrigerator or Freezer	700	2200		Electric Range - 8” element	2100	0
		Sump Pump - 1/3 Horse Power	800	1300		Electric Fry Pan	1300	0
		Sump Pump - 1/2 Horse Power	1050	2150		Toaster - 2 slice	1050	0
		Well Pump - 1/2 HP	1000	2100		Toaster - 4 slice	1650	0
	Household Appliances:				Heating/Cooling:
		Iron	1200	0		Portable Heater - 30,000 BTU	300	500
		Hair Dryer	300/1200	0		Portable Heater - 85,000 BTU	500	725
		Clothes Dryer - Gas	700	1800		Portable Heater - 140,000 BTU	625	1000
		Clothes Dryer - Electric	5750	1800		Dehumidifier	650	800
		Vacuum Cleaner - Standard	800	0		Furnace Fan gas or fuel oil 1/8 HP	300	500
		Vacuum Cleaner - Deluxe	1100	0		Furnace Fan gas or fuel oil 1/4 HP	600	1000
		Radio	50/200	0		Furnace Fan gas or fuel oil 1/2 HP	875	2350
		Security System Kitchen:	500	0		Central AC - 20,000 BTU	2500	3300
		Coffee Maker	1750	0		Central AC - 32,000 BTU	5000	6500
		Dishwasher Cool Dry	700	1400		Central AC - 40,000 BTU	6000	7800
		Dishwasher Hot Dry	1450	1400	Family Room:
		Microwave Oven - 625 Watts	625	0		Color TV	300	0
						Black & White TV	100	0
CONTRACTOR
		Air Compressor 1/2 HP	1000	2000		Electric Line Trimmer Heavy Duty 12	500	0
		Air Compressor 1 1/2 HP	2200	6000		Drum Mixer 55 gall - 1/4 HP	700	1200
		Bench Grinder 6 inches	720	1000		High Pressure Washer 5/8 HP	900	2700
		Bench Grinder 8 inches	1400	2500		High Pressure Washer 1 HP	1200	3600
		Bench Grinder 10 inches	1600	3600		High Pressure Washer
		Electric Line Trimmer standard 9	350	0
OTHER TOOLS
	Tools:				Industrial Motors:
		Band Saw, 14 inches	1100	1400		Split Phase 1/8 HP	300	500
		Circular Saw Heavy Duty - 6 1/2 inches	800	1200		Split Phase 1/4 HP	600	1000
		Circular Saw Heavy Duty - 8 1/4 inches	1800	3000		Split Phase 1/2 HP	875	2300
		Electric Chain Saw 12 Inches - 1 1/2 HP	900	0	Capacitor Start Induction Run:
		Electric Chain Saw 14 Inches - 2 HP	1100	0		1/3 HP	720	1300
		Miter Saw - 10 amp	1100	2000		3/4 HP	1400	3100
		Miter Saw - 15 amp	1650	3000		1 1/2 HP	2200	6000
		Heavy Duty Sawzall	750	1400	Capacitor Start Capacitor Run:
		Table Saw 9 inches	1500	3000		1 1/2 HP	2000	6100
		Table Saw 10 inches	1800	4500		7 1/2 HP	8000	27000
		Belt Sander	1200	2400		10 HP	107,000	36,000
		Hand Drill 1/4 Inch	350	0		Fan Duty 1/8 HP	400	600
		Hand Drill 3/8 Inch	400	0		Fan Duty 1/4 HP	650	1200
		Hand Drill 1/2 Inch	600	0		Fan Duty 1/2 HP	1100	2400
		Drills 1/4 inch 3 amps	300	400	Welder:
		Drills 3/5 inch 4 amps	440	600		Electric Welder 70 amp AC	2800	0
		Drills 1/2 inch 5.4 amps	600	900		Electric Welder 200 amp AC	9000	0
	Air Tools:					Electric Welder 230 amp AC, @ 100 amp	7800	0
		Air Compressor - 1/3 HP	720	1000		Electric Welder 250 amp AC/DC, @ 75 amp	9800	0
		Air Compressor - 1/2 HP	975	1600
		Air Compressor - 1 HP	1600	4500
FARM EQUIPMENT
		Electric Fence, 25 MI	250	0		Battery Charger - 15 amp	380	0
		Stock Tank De-icer	1000	0		Battery Charger - 60 amp with 250-amp boost	1500/5750	0
		Grain Cleaner, 1/4 HP	650	1000		Battery Charger - 100 amp with 300-amp boost	2400/7800	0
		Portable Conveyor, 1/2 HP	1000	2400
		Milk Cooler	1100	1800
		Battery Charger - 4 amp	90	0

WARNING!
The Wattage Guide above has estimates based on wattage requirements. To find exact wattage on the item you wish to power, check your owner’s manual or the data plate on the item.

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