Powermate · Inverter generator · SKU P0080601
PM3000i
Compact inverter power with a 30-amp locking connection
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The deciding numbers, made visual.
3,000 starting watts
Size steady loads against running watts and the largest motor startup against starting watts.
Gasoline
5.8 hr at 25% load
2,300W run
3,000W start
Fuel tank
1.06 gal
59.5 lb
Product weight
22.2 × 13.3 × 18.4 in
L × W × H
- Current Powermate price
- $549.00
- List price
- $679.00
- Warranty
- 3-year limited residential / 90-day commercial
Starting
PowerDial manual recoil
Power quality
<3% THD
Voltage
120V AC
CO shutdown
Not listed
50-state / CARB certified
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Complete specifications
Every useful field, grouped for comparison.
Power, fuel, runtime, engine, connection, dimension, weight, price, availability, and warranty fields come from Powermate’s current listings and manufacturer materials. Unpublished noise or power-quality figures are labeled rather than estimated.
Product overview
A gasoline inverter for recreation and light backup with RPM+ variable engine speed, clean output, a PowerDial recoil start, and both household and locking receptacles.
Electrical output by fuel
- Gasoline
- 2,300W running / 3,000W starting
- Voltage / frequency
- 120V AC / 60 Hz
- Rated amperage
- 19.2A
- Power quality
- <3% THD
Engine, fuel & runtime
- Engine
- Powermate single-cylinder OHV, 149 cc
- Starting system
- PowerDial manual recoil
- Fuel tank
- 1.06 gal
- Gasoline runtime at 25%
- 5.8 hr
- Gasoline runtime at 50%
- 4.5 hr
- Sound rating
- Not published by Powermate
Connections, size & ownership
- Outlets
- (1) 120V 20A duplex; (1) 120V 30A L5-30R twist-lock
- Dimensions
- 22.2 × 13.3 × 18.4 in
- Product weight
- 59.5 lb
- Shipping weight
- 65 lb
- Carbon-monoxide shutdown
- Not listed for this model
- CARB / state availability
- 50-state / CARB certified
- Warranty
- 3-year limited residential / 90-day commercial
- Powermate SKU
- P0080601
Feature details
Clean inverter power
Powermate specifies less than 3% total harmonic distortion for sensitive electronics.
Simple starting controls
PowerDial combines off, run, and choke settings into one clearly labeled control.
Long-runtime fuel system
1.06 gal capacity supports 5.8 hr operation at quarter load on gasoline.
Portable enclosed case
The enclosed body reduces mechanical sound and integrates a carry handle.
Best-fit uses
- Camping and outdoor events
- Sensitive electronics
- Small home essentials
- 30-amp equipment
Standout features
- 2,300 running watts
- <3% THD
- 30-amp locking outlet
- 59.5-pound enclosure
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