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The Pulsar PG6580E is a gasoline portable generator with 5,500 watts continuous and 6,580 watts peak, aimed at home backup, job sites and RV or tailgate use. It has a 5.2-gallon tank, electric push start with recoil backup, a 120/240V transfer-switch outlet and six receptacles. It lacks a CO shutoff, which most current rivals now include, and its total harmonic distortion is above 5%, so it is not a clean-power unit for sensitive electronics. Owners like the electric start and the 240V outlet for well pumps and dryers, but many complain about noise and fuel use.
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Lowest price we've seen: $618.00 on Nov 11 at Walmart. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 11.
Ratings average around 3.7 out of 5. Buyers praise the electric start, the 240V outlet and the value for the wattage, while complaints center on noise, fuel consumption and reliability after limited use.
The Pulsar PG6580E is a gasoline-powered portable generator with a continuous output of 5,500 watts and a peak output of 6,580 watts.
The 5.2-gallon fuel tank runs up to 11 hours at 50% load, and a fuel gauge shows the fuel level. It starts with an electric push button, with a recoil start as a backup. The control panel displays frequency.
Safety features include low oil shutdown, overload protection with a protective circuit breaker, and an automatic voltage regulator. The generator does not have a CO sensor.
