The Electric Start 6500 has premium features for demanding commercial usage (non-GFCI applications) and reliable home backup use.
Features
- Portable power with premium features and traditional Honda durability and performance
- 6,500 watts maximum AC output
- Powerful, easy-start Honda iGX390 commercial-grade engine
- Auto-throttle further extends running time by automatically adjusting engine speed to idle when under no load
- 12 VDC battery charging capability with optional charge cable
- Standard Wheel kit with Positive Lock Folding Handles for easy transportation and convenient, compact storage
- Cold Climate Technology aids continuous running in cold weather conditions
- Honda exclusive iAVR (Intelligent Auto Voltage Regulation) system for stable power delivery and available extra wattage (7000 watts for 10 seconds to start larger equipment)
- A voltage Selector Switch allows both 120 V and 240 V output, or total output to a single 120 V outlet for powering devices with larger wattage requirements
Specifications
- Generator Type: Brush type
- Maximum AC Output (Watts): 6,500
- AC Voltage Available: 120 / 240
- Maximum Continuous AC Output (Watts): 5,500 7,000 (iAVR)
- Max. Rated AC Amperage @ 120 V / 240 V: 45.8 / 22.9 (58.3 / 29.2 for 10 sec. iAVR)
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI): N/A
- Frequency (Hertz): 60
- Automatic Voltage Regulator: Standard iAVR (Intelligent Automatic Voltage Regulator)
- DC Output Volts / Amps: 12 / 8
- Common Duplex Receptacle Specifications: 40 amps/120 VAC continuous is available as combined total from these twin duplex AC receptacles. Maximum of 20 amps available from each GFCI duplex receptacle.
- DC Receptacle Specifications: 8 amps/12 VDC is available from these +/- thumb screw terminals. Important Note: AC and DC output can be used simultaneously on this series only. DC system uses floating N (Neutral) type.
- DC Charging Cable: Optional (P/N 32650-825-015)
- High Capacity 120 / 240 VAC Twist Lock Receptacle Specifications: This receptacle will supply 30 amps at 120 VAC continuously. This receptacle will supply 22.9 amps (5.5 kVA) at 240 VAC continuously.
Engine
- Engine Type: Honda iGX390T2 OHV, 4-stroke, air-cooled
- Displacement: 389 cc
- Starting System: Electric/recoil
- Low Level Oil Alert System: Standard
- Auto Throttle: Standard
- Remote Start Capability: Optional
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 23.5 liters (5.17 Imp. gal.)
Additional Info
- Transport Wheels: 2 Wheel standard
- Lifting Hook: Optional (P/N 06810-Z22- A30ZA)
- Battery: Standard (P/N 31500-MCR-J01)
- Approximate Running Time (hrs.) / Tankful: 6.9 / 10.4
- Rated Fuel Consumption (liters/hr.): 3.40
- Noise Level dB(A) (1.5 m to 7 m): 73
- Length (Without Handles and Wheels): 681 mm (26.8 in.)
- Length (With Handles and Wheels): 1,051 mm (41.4 in.)
- Width (Without Handles and Wheels): 530 mm (20.9 in.)
- Width (With Handles and Wheels): 706 mm (27.8 in.)
- Height (Without Lift-Hook): 719 mm (28.3 in.)
- Height (With Lift-Hook): 773 mm (30.4 in.) optional lift hook
- Dry Weight: 104.8 kg (231 lbs.)
- Cold Climate Technology: Standard
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Consumer or residential use:
36-month
comprehensive warranty
Commercial use:
36-month
comprehensive warranty