Predator 9000 (59206) is a portable generator from Predator, rated 7,250 running watts with 9,000 starting watts on gasoline, with 120/240V output.
General
Type
portable
Fuel
gasoline
Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)
7250 W
Starting watts (gas)
9000 W
Performance
Runtime at 50% load (gas)
13 h
Fuel tank
8 gal
Electrical
Output voltage
120/240V
Outlets
4x GFCI 5-20R duplex, L14-30R, L5-30R, 12V DC
Features
Start type
electric
CO safety shutoff
Yes
Engine
Engine displacement
420 cc
Physical
Weight
195 lb
What the numbers mean
At 7,250 running watts
on its best fuel, this unit covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger.
Runtime: 13 h at 50% load on the 8-gallon tank
— roughly 20.8 h at 25% load (estimated)
.
Estimated fuel cost for 24 h at ~50% load: about $47 on gasoline at
national average prices (assumptions).
House hookup: pairs with a 50 A generator inlet (
14-50 / CS6365) and a transfer switch or interlock
installed by an electrician.
What can the Predator 9000 (59206) run during an outage?
With 7,250 running watts on its best fuel, the Predator 9000 (59206) covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger. Add up your actual loads with a sizing worksheet — the bands here are rough guidance, not a load calculation.
How long does the Predator 9000 (59206) run on a tank of gas?
About 13 hours at 50% load on its 8-gallon tank, per the manufacturer's rating. At a lighter 25% load, figure roughly 20.8 hours (estimated — fuel burn does not scale linearly with load).
What does the Predator 9000 (59206) cost to run for a day?
Roughly $47 for 24 hours of continuous operation at about 50% load on gasoline, at national average fuel prices. The assumptions behind this estimate are documented on the methodology page; your fuel price and load change the figure.
Does the Predator 9000 (59206) have a CO safety shutoff?
Yes — the Predator 9000 (59206) has a built-in carbon monoxide sensor that shuts the engine down when CO accumulates around the unit. It is a backstop, not a substitute for running the generator outdoors at least 20 feet from the house.
What inlet does the Predator 9000 (59206) need to power a house?
A 50 A generator inlet (a 14-50 or CS6365 connection) wired to a transfer switch or interlock kit — an electrician's job that normally requires a permit. Never backfeed through a dryer or wall outlet.
