Powermate · Portable generator · SKU P0081700
PM4500DF
Compact gasoline or propane power with COsense
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The deciding numbers, made visual.
4,500 starting watts
Size steady loads against running watts and the largest motor startup against starting watts.
Gasoline
19 hr at 25% load
3,600W run
4,500W start
Propane
14 hr at 25% load
3,240W run
4,180W start
Fuel tank
5 gal gasoline
109 lb
Product weight
26.3 × 22.9 × 21.5 in
L × W × H
- Current Powermate price
- $469.00
- List price
- $599.00
- Warranty
- 3-year limited residential / 90-day commercial
Starting
Dual-fuel dial with manual recoil
Power quality
Not published by Powermate
Voltage
120V AC
CO shutdown
Yes · COsense
49-state / not available for sale in California
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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 Unpublished noise or power-quality figures are labeled rather than estimated.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 49-state dual-fuel generator with a 224cc Generac engine, COsense, a simple fuel selector, recoil starting, a five-gallon gasoline tank, wheels, and covered outlets.
Electrical output by fuel
- Gasoline
- 3,600W running / 4,500W starting
- Propane
- 3,240W running / 4,180W starting
- Voltage / frequency
- 120V AC / 60 Hz
- Rated amperage
- 30A gas / 27A LPG
- Power quality
- Not published by Powermate
Engine, fuel & runtime
- Engine
- Generac single-cylinder OHV, 224 cc
- Starting system
- Dual-fuel dial with manual recoil
- Fuel tank
- 5 gal gasoline
- Gasoline runtime at 25%
- 19 hr
- Gasoline runtime at 50%
- 10.5 hr
- Propane runtime at 25%
- 14 hr
- Sound rating
- Not published by Powermate
Connections, size & ownership
- Outlets
- (4) 120V 20A receptacles; (1) 120V 30A locking receptacle; LPG inlet
- Dimensions
- 26.3 × 22.9 × 21.5 in
- Product weight
- 109 lb
- Shipping weight
- Not published
- Carbon-monoxide shutdown
- Yes — COsense
- CARB / state availability
- 49-state / not available for sale in California
- Warranty
- 3-year limited residential / 90-day commercial
- Powermate SKU
- P0081700
Feature details
COsense protection
COsense monitors carbon-monoxide buildup and can stop the engine when hazardous conditions are detected.
Dual-fuel dial
Gasoline and LPG ratings are separated so output and runtime can be sized against the fuel actually used.
Long-runtime fuel system
5 gal gasoline capacity supports 19 hr operation at quarter load on gasoline.
Transport-ready frame
A steel frame, folding handle, and never-flat wheels support outdoor transport and storage.
Best-fit uses
- Fuel-flexible home essentials
- Camping and events
- DIY projects
- Light jobsite power
Standout features
- Gasoline or propane
- COsense shutdown
- 19-hour gas runtime
- Compact wheeled frame
Match it to the equipment you’ll actually run.
Use the independent wattage calculator before buying.