DEWALT · Portable generator
DXGNR6500
High-output jobsite generator with CO-Protect
Visual spec gallery
Core specifications, simplified.
8,125 starting watts
Plan around continuous load plus the largest motor-starting surge. The finder already applies sizing headroom.
Manufacturer runtime
Up to 10 hours at 50% load
Engine
DEWALT 389cc OHV
Fuel tank
7.5 gal
165 lb
Unit weight
27.25 × 27.4 × 28.5 in
L × W × H
- Starting system
- Recoil
- Current price
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Starting
Recoil
Power system
120/240V AC
CO protection
CO-Protect automatic shutdown
Low-oil protection
Automatic shutdown
2 manufacturer-listed connection groups are summarized below.
Official product gallery
Three manufacturer views for every model.
These DEWALT images show the generator, control panel, frame, wheels, handle, and connection layout from multiple angles.
Complete specifications
Product-page facts plus manual detail.
DEWALT’s current U.S. product page provides the overview, feature list, and gallery. Official manuals supply the detailed electrical, engine, runtime, and physical ratings where available.
Manufacturer overview
The 6500 watt portable gas generator pairs a 389cc engine with low-oil shutdown and CO-Protect technology. Its covered outlets, heavy-duty wheels, fold-down handle, and 1 1/4-inch steel tube frame are designed for transportation and tough jobsite conditions.
Electrical output
- Rated / surge power
- 6.5 kW / 8.125 kVA
- Voltage / frequency
- 120/240V AC / 60 Hz at 3,600 RPM
- Rated current
- 27.1A at 240V / 54.2A at 120V
- Phase
- Single phase
Engine, fuel & runtime
- Engine displacement
- 389cc
- Fuel / oil capacity
- 7.5 gal gasoline / 1.06 qt oil
- Runtime
- 10 hours at 50% load
- Spark plug
- F7TC; 0.028–0.031 in gap
Physical & connection details
- Dimensions
- 27.25 × 27.4 × 28.5 in
- Unit weight
- 165 lb
- Starting system
- Recoil
- Outlets
- 120V 20A GFCI duplex outlets; 120/240V 30A L14-30R
- Protection
- CO-Protect, low-oil shutdown, covered outlets, circuit breakers
Official feature details
CO-Protect technology
Automatically shuts down the engine if carbon-monoxide levels become unsafe or rise rapidly.
389cc engine
Delivers 6,500 rated watts with 8,125 watts of motor-starting surge.
Protected connections
Covered GFCI outlets are designed for rugged jobsite conditions.
Portable steel frame
Heavy-duty wheels, a fold-down handle, and a 1 1/4-inch tube cradle support transport and storage.
Best-fit uses
- Jobsites
- Home backup
- High-draw tools
- Transfer-switch planning
Standout features
- CO-Protect shutdown
- 8,125W surge output
- GFCI outlets
- Hour meter
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