Predator 9500 - 7600/9500W Inverter Generator (2024)

In a nutshell, the Predator 9500 is a powerful portable inverter generator mostly geared towards:

• Food truck owners who do not wish to see their business interrupted under any circ*mstances
• Homeowners in need of an emergency backup power for their essentials
• Camping and tailgating hobbyists looking for a portable power source
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

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 Predator 9500 is powered by a 459 cc (15.3 hp) OHV 4-stroke engine. It delivers 120/240V, runs on gasoline and offers a running wattage of 7,600W as well as a peak wattage of 9,500W. Moreover, the parallel capability (parallel kit not included) allows for increasing of power output when paired with another similar or compatible unit, providing increased energy capacity and reliability for diverse needs.

The inverter generator, rated for a noise of 67 dBA (less noisy than an office), provides flexibility in starting, offering both a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism and a user-friendly and efficient electric starter (battery included).

Thanks to a fuel capacity of 6.8 gallons, the 9500 can operate for up to 18.5 hours with a full tank (fuel consumption around 0.37 GPH).

The 9500 generates a clean sine wave: providing <5% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), delicate electronics can be plugged in its AC outlets safely.

Outlets

The control panel features the upcoming 6 AC outlets:

In addition, it provides 3 DC outlets: there's two 5V USB ports (USB-A) ensuring convenient charging of devices like mobile phones and tablets, for connectivity on the go and a 12V 8A receptacle enabling simple battery charging for added ease.

This Predator generator features an L5-30R receptacle, enabling an easy RV connection via an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. However, it is still not quite RV ready. Besides, as the 9500 holds a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, it is transfer switch ready: you'll easily be able to connect it to your breaker box to power your home during a power outage.

Portability

With an inverter generator design, the Predator 9500 features a closed construction (L31 x W23.8 x H28.9 in), enhancing aesthetics and ensuring reduced noise levels, offering a distinct advantage over standard, open frame generators. The generator has a contemporary design, convenient for recreationally generating power.

While the generator is considered to be technically 'portable' (in the sense that you can move it), manually lifting and transporting it may be challenging, due to its high weight of 257 lbs. However, the constrained maneuverability is addressed with the assistance of its set of 4 wheels and its folding handle, allowing for easy shifting once the generator is placed on the ground.

Features

Featuring a digital data center on its control panel, the 9500 offers you convenient access to essential information about the lifetime run hours, facilitating effective monitoring of its activity and status.

In addition to this info, the device’s light indicators will display if the generator is overloaded, the oil level is too low and the generator is ready.

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

In terms of security, the generator features an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), ensuring peace of mind during its use.

The unit also benefits from the Predator's CO SECURE™ carbon monoxide detection. This system monitors the accumulation of CO gas while the generator is running and will shut off the engine if the levels become dangerously high.

While the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), helpful for starting the device promptly, come with the Predator 9500, the following accessories are also included: tool kit, battery charging cables and funnel.

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As you can see from these interactive charts, when compared to other 7500-8500W generators, the Predator 9500 is on the expensive side of the price range.

While certainly not the cheapest of its kind, purchasing it would most likely also mean enjoying the reliability of a high-end product.

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