INV1250 with Cat® CO DEFENSE™

INV1250-CO 501-5453

Overview

  • Nearly 8 hrs run time at 50% load
  • At under 40lbs, this lightweight inverter generator can go anywhere
  • Quiet running - meets National Park Service campground requirements
  • Intuitive single start/stop switch with integrated choke
  • Clean power with < 3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
  • Engine Smart Control (ESC) automatically adjusts power for your needs
  • Cat® CO DEFENSE™ Carbon Monoxide Sensing & Shutdown technology keeps you safe
  • DOUBLE your power by paralleling with another INV1250
  • EPA and CARB compliant

Specifications

Units: 
Running Power
Starting Power
Run Time at 50%
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Benefits & Features

Lightweight and Quiet

    Clean, reliable power when and where you need it

    Take your outdoor adventures to the next level with the Cat® INV1250 portable inverter generator. Inverter technology provides a high-quality power that's safe for your sensitive electronics. Cat® CO DEFENSE™ Carbon Monoxide Sensing & Shutdown technology keeps you, your family, and friends safe.

    The INV1250 produces low sound levels (52 - 57 dBA), making it a great solution for your portable power needs:
    • Laptop(s)
    • Mobile phone(s)
    • Mini Fridge
    • Microwave
    • Big Screen Television
    Use one INV1250 by itself or DOUBLE+ your power by connecting a second INV1250 or INV2000 with the Cat 30 Amp Inverter Parallel Kit (530-1202).

Quiet, Simple, Built to Last

Cat portable inverter generators give you the comforts of a consumer product with the performance and build of a professional inverter. Backed by our standard 2-year warranty, gain an additional year when you register your INV1250 within 30-days of purchase.

Our Customers, Our Priority

We've designed our Cat portable generators with service in mind. The INV1250 has easy oil fill access and includes a custom, drip-free oil funnel. Our online support and in-region multi-language customer call center is ready to help you 24/7/365. You won't have to wait long to get your generator serviced or up and running because service and replacement parts are stocked in our North American warehouse.

  May 17, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Electrical
Running Power
Starting Power
AC Output 120V @ 60 Hz
DC Output 12V (8.3A) / 5V (2.1A)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 3%
Receptacles 1x 5-20R, 1x 5V 2.1A USB, 1x 5V 1.0A, 1x 12V DC 8.3A
Voltage Regulation Inverter Type
Battery Type
Engine
Run Time at 50%
Starting Method Pull
Idle Control Engine Smart Control (ESC)
Fuel Tank Nominal Capacity
Fuel Tank Material Plastic
Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline > 87 octane
Fuel Gauge
Engine Displacement
Engine Type OHV
Engine Speed Variable RPM
Lubrication Method Splash
Recommended Oil SAE 30 or 10W-30
Oil Capacity
Region Certifications EPA, CARB
Shutdown Method Automatic Low Oil Level
Extra Features
Illuminated Control Panel Yes
Handle Style Integrated
Wheel Type
Indicator Lights Low Oil, Overload, and Running
USB 1x 2.1A 5V and 1x 1.0A 5V
Warranty
Warranty Standard 2-year limited, extended to 3-year limited when registered within 30 days
Dimensions
Height
Width
Length
Unit Weight
Shipping
Carton Height
Carton Width
Carton Length
Shipping Weight
UPC 815683026366

Benefits & Features

Lightweight and Quiet

    Clean, reliable power when and where you need it

    Take your outdoor adventures to the next level with the Cat® INV1250 portable inverter generator. Inverter technology provides a high-quality power that's safe for your sensitive electronics. Cat® CO DEFENSE™ Carbon Monoxide Sensing & Shutdown technology keeps you, your family, and friends safe.

    The INV1250 produces low sound levels (52 - 57 dBA), making it a great solution for your portable power needs:
    • Laptop(s)
    • Mobile phone(s)
    • Mini Fridge
    • Microwave
    • Big Screen Television
    Use one INV1250 by itself or DOUBLE+ your power by connecting a second INV1250 or INV2000 with the Cat 30 Amp Inverter Parallel Kit (530-1202).

Quiet, Simple, Built to Last

Cat portable inverter generators give you the comforts of a consumer product with the performance and build of a professional inverter. Backed by our standard 2-year warranty, gain an additional year when you register your INV1250 within 30-days of purchase.

Our Customers, Our Priority

We've designed our Cat portable generators with service in mind. The INV1250 has easy oil fill access and includes a custom, drip-free oil funnel. Our online support and in-region multi-language customer call center is ready to help you 24/7/365. You won't have to wait long to get your generator serviced or up and running because service and replacement parts are stocked in our North American warehouse.

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