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- A-iPower SC2000i
- ECHO EGi-3600LN
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| Specification | A-iPower SC2000i | ECHO EGi-3600LN |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 1600 W | Winner: Winner: 3000 W |
| Starting watts | 2000 W | Winner: Winner: 3600 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 58 dB | 63 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 46 lbs | 107 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 7 h | Winner: Winner: 8.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 1.1 gal | 2.2 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 21 x 12.5 x 19 | 25.3 x 18.9 x 19.6 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | No | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 3 % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Yamaha OHV 4-stroke, 79 cc | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil; Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 1600 W | 3000 W |
| Starting watts | 2000 W | 3600 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | 7 h | 8.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 851217006008 | 743184023167 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 1600 | 3000 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | 3600 |
| Rated Watts (Gasoline) | 1600 | Not available |
| Peak Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 8.5 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 79 | 212 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 8.5 |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | Not available | Digital |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Not available | Recoil; Electric |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, dual port USB adapter, RV adapter, and parallel cables | Tool kit and battery |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 2 | 3 |
| Part Number | SC2000iV | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The A-iPower SC2000i is a 1600-watt inverter generator built around a compact 79cc Yamaha engine. This wattage class handles essential household appliances, power tools, and sensitive electronics without breaking a sweat. The unit runs gasoline and delivers 2000 watts of peak power for startup surges, then settles into 1600 running watts for continuous operation. Because the inverter technology holds THD at just 3 percent, laptops, smartphones, and televisions stay protected from electrical noise that would degrade their components or trigger surge protectors. The 1.1-gallon fuel tank stretches to 10 hours at quarter load, meaning a full tank covers a typical day of camping or backup power without a refuel cycle. At 46 pounds, this generator bridges the gap between true portability and real power output. It is not a toy, but it is not a burden either. | The ECHO EGi-3600LN is a 3,000-watt inverter generator built around a 212 cc OHV 4-stroke engine. At this wattage, it can run a refrigerator, microwave, and several lights simultaneously, or power most household tools one at a time. The inverter technology means laptops, TVs, and phone chargers stay safe from power spikes. Gasoline fuel gives users quick refills at any gas station, with a 2.2-gallon tank supporting 8.5 hours of runtime at half load. This positions the unit as a practical backup for home outages, job site work, and camping trips where grid power is unavailable. |
- Most PowerfulECHO EGi-3600LN3000W running
- QuietestA-iPower SC2000i58 dB
- Longest RuntimeECHO EGi-3600LN8.5h at 50% load
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