Description
Honda EB6500X Overview
The Honda EB6500X is an industrial portable gas generator rated at 6,500 watts on 120/240 V. It is built for OSHA-regulated worksites, with neutral bond and full GFCI protection on every outlet, and it is meant to supply regulated power to the tools a crew relies on. A CO-Minder system watches carbon monoxide levels and shuts the unit down before they become dangerously high.
A special muffler supports quieter operation, and a 389cc Honda iGX390 engine does the work. The iAVR system limits voltage fluctuations and allows the generator to run above its rating for 10 seconds, up to 7,000 watts, to get high-draw equipment started. Run time is about 9.8 hours at half load and 6.4 hours at full load. Honda lists a 3-year limited factory warranty. Output is rated at 5,500 watts running, and the engine starts by recoil. The specifications list 67 dB(A) at rated load and 64 dB(A) at 50 percent load, and a weight of 215.8 lb.
Key Features
- Neutral bond and full GFCI protection on every outlet are designed for OSHA-regulated job sites
- A special muffler supports quieter operation and helps protect the generator
- iAVR regulated power makes 7,000 watts available for 10 seconds to start high-draw equipment
- CO-Minder carbon monoxide detection shuts the generator down before levels become dangerous
- Roughly 9.8 hours at half load and 6.4 hours at full load from the 6.2-gallon tank
- A selector switches between 120/240 V and 120 V only, so full output is available through a single outlet
- Wide folding handles with positive lock keep the unit compact for storage and transport
Who It’s For
Aimed at contractors who run larger tools on OSHA-regulated sites and want a 6,500-watt unit with GFCI protection on all outlets. The long run time per tank and the folding handles suit crews that work full days and move equipment between jobs.
Specifications
| SKU | EB6500X1AN |
| Brand | Honda |
| Engine | Honda iGX390 |
| Displacement | 389cc |
| AC Output | 120/240V 6500W max. (54.1/27.1A) / 5500W rated (45.8/22.9A) |
| iAVR Output | 7000W (58.3/29.2A) for 10 sec |
| Receptables | 20A 125V GFCI Duplex (2), 30A 125V Locking Plug, 30A 125/250V Locking Plug |
| Starting System | Recoil |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 6.2 Gallons |
| Run Time per Tankful | 6.4 hr at rated load, 9.8 hr at 1/2 load |
| Noise Level | 67 dB(A) at rated load 64 dB(A) at 50 percent load |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 41.4 x 27.8 x 30.4 in |
| Weight | 215.8 lb |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honda EB6500X suitable for OSHA job sites?
Yes. The EB6500X is built for OSHA-regulated worksites, with neutral bond and full GFCI protection on every outlet. Its receptacles are two 20A 125V GFCI duplex outlets, a 30A 125V locking plug and a 30A 125/250V locking plug.
How much power does the EB6500X produce?
It is rated at 6500W max (54.1/27.1A) and 5,500 watts running (45.8/22.9A) on 120/240V. The iAVR system allows 7,000 watts for 10 seconds to start high-draw equipment, and a selector switches to 120V only for full output through one outlet.
How long does the EB6500X run on a tank?
The 6.2-gallon tank gives about 6.4 hours at rated load and 9.8 hours at half load, which suits crews that work full days. The 389cc Honda iGX390 engine does the work.
How loud is the EB6500X?
The specifications list 67 dB(A) at rated load and 64 dB(A) at 50 percent load. A special muffler supports quieter operation and helps protect the generator.
Does the EB6500X have CO-Minder and electric start?
It has CO-Minder, which watches carbon monoxide levels and shuts the unit down before they become dangerously high. The engine starts by recoil; the listing does not mention electric start for the EB6500X.
How heavy is the EB6500X?
It weighs 215.8 lb and measures 41.4 x 27.8 x 30.4 in. Wide folding handles with a positive lock keep the unit compact for storage and transport between jobs.
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