Powerhorse · Portable generator · Item 6075716
4500 Dual Fuel
Entry-size open-frame backup with electric and recoil starting
Visual spec gallery
The deciding numbers, without the spec-sheet hunt.
4,500 surge watts
Continuous watts cover the steady load; surge watts must absorb the largest motor startup.
Gasoline
3,600W rated · 4,500W surge
Propane
3,240W rated · 4,050W surge
Half-load runtime
10.6 hr
110 lb
Product weight
23.2 × 18.3 × 18.8 in
L × W × H
- Northern Tool price
- $699.99
- Warranty
- 2-year limited
Sound
95 dB
Starting
Electric and recoil
Connections
5 listed groups
Power quality
<23% THD
CO shutdown · low-oil shutdown · overload protection
Official product gallery
Six retailer-published views for this item.
Northern Tool imagery shows the enclosure or frame, engine, control panel, outlets, wheels, handles, and feature details for the exact item number.
Complete specifications
Every useful field, grouped for comparison.
Power, fuel, engine, runtime, connection, dimension, weight, price, and warranty fields come from the current Northern Tool listing and Powerhorse documentation.
Product overview
A dual-fuel open-frame model for camping, outdoor events, and emergency power with covered outlets, USB charging, CO shutdown, folding handles, and flat-free tires.
Electrical output by fuel
- Gasoline
- 3,600W rated / 4,500W surge
- Propane
- 3,240W rated / 4,050W surge
- Voltage / frequency
- 120V / 60 Hz
- Maximum current
- 30A
- Power quality
- Automatic voltage regulation; <23% THD
Engine, fuel & runtime
- Engine
- Powerhorse DHLG212E, 212 cc
- Starting system
- Electric and recoil
- Fuel tank
- 3.9 gal
- Half-load runtime
- 10.6 hr
- Sound
- 95 dB
- Cooling
- Air cooled
Connections, size & ownership
- Connections
- 5 listed — 120V duplex; L5-30R; TT-30R; (2) USB-A
- Dimensions
- 23.2 × 18.3 × 18.8 in
- Product / ship weight
- 110 lb / 125 lb
- Battery
- Required and included
- Protection
- CO shutdown, overload protection, low-oil shutdown, covered outlets
- Warranty
- 2-year limited
- CARB status
- Not CARB compliant
- Northern Tool item
- 6075716
Feature details
Copper-wound generator head
The 100% copper-wound generator head is rated at <23% total harmonic distortion.
Multiple fuel choices
Gasoline + Propane ratings are shown separately so buyers can size against the fuel they plan to use.
Safety monitoring
Carbon-monoxide automatic shutdown, overload protection, low-oil shutdown, and covered outlets support safer outdoor operation.
Transport-ready steel frame
Folding handles and flat-free tires support movement and compact storage around jobsites and property.
Best-fit uses
- Camping and RV support
- Home essentials
- Outdoor events
- Light tools
Standout features
- Dual fuel
- Electric start
- 10.6-hour half-load runtime
- RV outlet
Match it to the equipment you’ll actually run.
Use the independent wattage calculator before buying.