Predator Generator 9000 Review: Is It Actually Good?

The Predator Generator 9000 looks impressive on paper but you definitely want to check this review to see whether it is good for your situation.

Predator Generator 9000 review in short

Predator Generator 9000 key features

All of the features on the Predator Generator 9000 can look confusing but you don’t have to review every single one to be able to make a decision.

More specifically, the features in this first table below can be enough to figure out whether this generator is a good choice for your situation.

*Warranties can vary from seller to seller

**Price category at the time of writing the review

What will the Predator Generator 9000 run?

The 9000 starting watts, 7250 running watts, 240 volts, and 30 amps of the Predator 9000 sound impressive but you may wonder what this will actually run.

Since this is such an important detail, you would preferably look at or even better measure the power requirements of your specific devices.

That being said, there are also some general things to say about what the Predator Generator 9000 should be able to run to make this review more helpful.

First of all, besides a few strong air conditioning systems and other big devices, the 30 amps of the Predator 9000 should be enough to run most standard options.

Similarly, the 9000 starting watts is enough to get most appliances and tools going.

The main question will be whether the Predator 9000 will be able all the devices you want it to at the same time.

Since the Predator 9000 typically has enough power to run a strong AC system, a sump pump, and a table saw at the same time (not considering THD), the answer will often be yes.

What are the Predator Generator 9000 fuel capacity and consumption?

Since most people will prefer being able to run their generators without too many fueling sessions, the specs of the Predator 9000 regarding this area matter too.

The 7.79-gallon fuel tank of the Predator 9000 allows it to run for 13 hours at 50% load.

While I’m used to seeing run times for 25% load and you can’t compare these exactly, the 13 hours run time at 50% should be above-average compared to most generators.

With the numbers above, you can also estimate that the Predator 9000 gets about 6.049 kWh out of a gallon of fuel.

This is another above-average spec of the Predator 9000 in this review.

In simpler words, when considering fuel capacity and consumption, the Predator 9000 should be able to run for nice amounts of time.

Predator Generator 9000 THD (total harmonic distortion)

Something important to keep in mind when considering generators like the Predator 9000 in this review is the THD aka total harmonic distortion of the machines.

To put it in simple words, THD is basically a measurement of how “clean” the power is that comes out of the generator.

For running more sensitive electronics like laptops, phones, and TVs, you typically need a low THD to avoid damaging your devices.

The THD of the Predator 9000 is not mentioned on the product page but one person contacted customer support about this.

This individual got the response that the THD of the Predator 9000 is < 23% (1).

For regular generators like the Predator 9000, this THD is somewhat standard.

However, to run sensitive electronics you typically want a THD of less than 5%.

If this is your goal, you can check out the Predator 8750 inverter generator instead.

Predator Generator 9000 customer reviews insights

A review of the specs and price of the Predator 9000 is a great start but you also want to know that some generator brands do not do the best job of delivering on their promises.

To make sure this is not the case for the Predator 9000, you want to take a look at the available customer reviews.

I already did this for you and noted some of the general tendencies to save you some time and effort.

Besides a few mentions of the noise levels and weight, the negative customer reviews are mostly related to the Predator not working out of the box or relatively early.

It might be worth considering an additional smaller generator from brands with a better reputation for durability if you have any must-be-able-to-run devices.

That being said, it is also fair to say that the overall customer reviews of the Predator Generator 9000 are still relatively positive.

Predator Generator 9000 alternatives

Knowing whether or not the Predator 9000 is suited for your situation is a good start but you likely also want to know if there are better alternatives.

At the time of writing, I have not looked at all the alternatives available yet so this section of the review is not perfect yet.

One thing I can already say is that the Predator 8750 is a similar generator but with lower THD levels that can be useful for running sensitive devices.

Is the Predator Generator 9000 worth it?

Something to note first is that the Predator Generator 9000 is relatively strong.

Many people will have enough with generators with less power.

Secondly, you want to keep in mind that the Predator 9000 has slightly higher THD levels. To run sensitive electronics with this generator you will need your own inverter setup.

Thirdly, the Predator 9000 is not that quiet and even loud which is not helpful for places like busy camping spots or tailgating locations.

Lastly, there are generator brands with better reputations for durability.

At the same time, the price of the Predator Generator 9000 is very attractive.

Potentially in combination with a more reliable smaller generator with better durability and an inverter, the Predator 9000 can be worth it if you need a lot of power.

Other Predator Generator 9000 specifications aka specs

You may also want to know about certain specs of the Predator 9000 I did not mention in the review yet.

The table below should include what you are looking for.

Besides that, you can also check out the Predator 9000 generator user manual to troubleshoot problems like the machine not starting or to get instructions on details like the break-in procedure.

Additionally, you want to know that a cover, exhaust extension, and remote start kit are things you need to get separately.

Predator Generator 9000 FAQ

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