Coleman Powermate Generator Specifications

• Powermate began as a division of Coleman, but has been its own company for over a decade. When determining what size backup generator you need, first determine what you expect to be powering. If you are using your generator as an emergency backup only, you can likely use a smaller generator. For camping or other uses, you may find that a larger generator is what you need.

ProForce 5000 Watt Backup Generator

• The ProForce 5000 generator creates a running wattage of 5000 watts and can generate a maximum of 6250 watts. It has a 12 horsepower gas-powered engine and uses an automatic oil notification system that shuts the generator down if the oil levels get too low. The generator has a 6 gallon fuel tank with a gauge to show you how much gas remains. This generator has four 120 volt outlets and one 120/240 volt combination outlet. The ProForce 5000 can run for 10 hours at 50 percent of its load capacity. The unit measures 33 inches wide, 21 inches tall and 24 inches deep. It weighs 184 pounds.

ProForce 6000 Watt Backup Generator

• The ProForce 6000 is very similar to the ProForce 5000 in many respects, but it has a maximum wattage of 7500 watts. This generator also has a 12 horsepower gas engine with the low oil alert system. The gas tank holds 6 gallons of fuel and can run for 10 hours at 50 percent of its load capacity. The ProForce 6000 also has 4 120 volt outlets and 1 120/240 volt outlet. Like ProForce 5000, this generator measures 33 inches wide, 21 inches tall and 24 inches deep. It also weighs 184 pounds.

ProForce 7000 Watt Backup Generator

• The ProForce 7000 generator runs at 7000 watts with a maximum wattage of 8750 watts. The generator runs on a 389 CC Honda GX series gasoline engine. It has the standard low oil alarm system and holds eight gallons of gasoline in its fuel tank. This generator has 10-inch wheels and a handle that folds down when the generator is in use. You can run the generator at 50 percent of its capacity for 10 hours on one tank of gasoline. The ProForce 7000 has four 120 volt outlets and one 120/240 twistlock outlet. The generator measures 31.3 inches wide, 20.9 inches wide and 24.3 inches deep while weighing in at 198 pounds.

ProForce 8000 Watt Backup Generator

• The ProForce 8000 runs at 8000 watts with a maximum wattage of 10,000 watts. The generator runs on a 15 horsepower Kohler gasoline engine. The eight gallon fuel tank can run for nine hours at 50 percent of its capacity. The generator has the standard low oil alarm setup to shut down the generator if the oil levels get too low. It has four 120 volt outlets and one 120/240 volt twistlock outlet. Unlike the other generators, this model ships with two quarts of oil and an extra battery. The unit measures 31.38 inches wide, 20.88 inches wide and 29.5 inches deep. It weighs 249 pounds.