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- A-iPower SUA4500
- WEN 56400-CA
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| Specification | A-iPower SUA4500 | WEN 56400-CA |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 3500 W | Winner: Winner: 3500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 4500 W | 4050 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 68 dB | Winner: Winner: 67 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 111 lbs | Winner: Winner: 111 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 11 h | Winner: Winner: 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | 14 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal | 4 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 23.4 x 22.8 x 22.6 | Not available |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Senci OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Not available |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 3500 W | 3500 W |
| Starting watts | 4500 W | 4050 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 | 11 h | 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | Not available |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB and EPAIII compliant. |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 851217006077 | Not available |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 3500 | 3500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 4500 | 4050 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 11 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | Two 120-Volt receptacles (standard household 5-20R) and one 120/240-Volt receptacle (Nema L14-30). |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | Not available |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | Not available |
| Engine Displacement | 223 | 212 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 11 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Overload protection. |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Oil, tool kit, and wheel kit | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | Not available | 2 |
| Commercial Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Part Number | Not available | 56400-CA |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The A-iPower SUA4500 is a 3,500-watt running generator built around a 223cc OHV 4-stroke engine with cast iron sleeves. This wattage class handles essential household appliances, power tools, and small job site equipment without breaking into the heavy-duty contractor tier. The 4,500-watt peak output gives it enough surge capacity to start refrigerators, air compressors, and welders that draw high inrush current. Gasoline fuel means quick refueling at any gas station, and the 4-gallon tank stretches runtime to 14 hours at quarter load or 11 hours at half load. That refueling cycle keeps users in the field longer without constant tank swaps. | The WEN 56400-CA is a 3500-watt gasoline generator built for homeowners and job site operators who need sustained power without constant refueling. The 4-gallon fuel tank delivers 11 hours of runtime at 50 percent load, meaning a typical workday of moderate electrical demand requires only one fill-up. The 4050-watt peak capacity handles startup surges from air compressors, circular saws, and refrigeration units that draw extra current when they first engage. This wattage tier powers most household circuits simultaneously or runs a small job site with hand tools and lighting. The 2-year warranty covers manufacturing defects across the ownership period. |
- Most PowerfulA-iPower SUA45003500W running
- QuietestWEN 56400-CA67 dB
- Longest RuntimeA-iPower SUA450011h at 50% load
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