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.
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.
Power up your campsite, tailgate party or other outdoor activities with clean, quiet power from the Cat® INV1250. Inverter technology provides a high quality power that's safe for your sensitive electronics. With 7.9 hours of runt time at 50% load, you'll . The INV1250 produces low sound levels, making it the perfect solution for your portable power needs.
| Running Power | 1000.0 W 1000.0 W | More |
| Starting Power | 1250.0 W 1250.0 W | More |
| AC Output | 120V @ 60 Hz 120V @ 60 Hz | More |
| DC Output | 12V (8.3A) / 5V (2.1A) 12V (8.3A) / 5V (2.1A) | More |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 3% < 3% | More |
| Receptacles | 1x 5-20R, 1x 5V 2.1A USB, 1x 5V 1.0A, 1x 12V DC 8.3A 1x 5-20R, 1x 5V 2.1A USB, 1x 5V 1.0A, 1x 12V DC 8.3A | More |
| Voltage Regulation | Inverter Type Inverter Type | More |
| Battery Type | — — | More |
| Run Time at 50% | 7.9 h 7.9 h | More |
| Starting Method | Pull Pull | More |
| Idle Control | Engine Smart Control (ESC) Engine Smart Control (ESC) | More |
| Fuel Tank Nominal Capacity | 0.8 gal (US) 3.0 l | More |
| Fuel Tank Material | Plastic Plastic | More |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded Gasoline > 87 octane Unleaded Gasoline > 87 octane | More |
| Fuel Gauge | — — | More |
| Engine Displacement | 60.0 cm³ 60.0 cm³ | More |
| Engine Type | OHV OHV | More |
| Engine Speed | Variable RPM Variable RPM | More |
| Lubrication Method | Splash Splash | More |
| Recommended Oil | SAE 30 or 10W-30 SAE 30 or 10W-30 | More |
| Oil Capacity | 0.33 qt (US) 0.31 l | More |
| Region Certifications | EPA, CARB EPA, CARB | More |
| Shutdown Method | Automatic Low Oil Level Automatic Low Oil Level | More |
