In this video, I provide an in-depth review of the Cat RP12000E portable generator, which offers 12,000 running watts and 15,000 starting (surge) watts. Please note that Cat has discontinued all of ...

New 49-lb. consumer inverter generator produces 2,250 watts starting for capacity to run power tools, with less than 3% harmonic distortion to power electronics Caterpillar expanded its Home and ...

In response to historic floods and immeasurable damage brought by this year’s Hurricane Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria, Cat Rental Power provided more than 1,800 generator sets to deliver over 1.44 GW ...

Whether you’re in an area that’s still getting hit by winter storms or you want to prepare for hurricane season, a portable generator is a great emergency tool worth investing in. An emergency ...

The best portable generators are easy to use and reliable, so you can be prepared for extreme weather and unexpected power outages. After reviewing dozens of options and analyzing the specs of each, ...

Portable generators come in many shapes and sizes, but we'll help you pick the best one for your specific power needs. By Nick Hilden Updated Apr 9, 2024 11:07 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a ...

Having a portable generator on standby, with fuel ready to go, can ease your mind when the lights go out. With it, you can keep the refrigerator running, along with fans or heaters, and keep your ...

When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

Editor’s note—March 2026: With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we checked to make sure all of our recommendations are available and in stock, because generators are no ...

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as more than 2.6 million homes and businesses across five states were without power, officials warned residents with generators to only use them ...