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| Specification | Cummins Onan P2500i | Powermate PM3800 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | No |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 2200 W | Winner: Winner: 3000 W |
| Starting watts | 2500 W | Winner: Winner: 3800 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 52 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 48 lbs | 96 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 8 h | Winner: Winner: 14 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | 21 h |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal | 5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 19.8 x 10.5 x 18.3 | 23.8 x 18.1 x 19.1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | <3% % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 98 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke engine | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 2200 W | 3000 W |
| Starting watts | 2500 W | 3800 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 | 8 h | 14 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | 21 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | false |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Floating | Floating |
| UPC | 690781007918 | 696471080339 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 2200 | 3000 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2500 | 3800 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 14 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 21 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Ducar OHV 4-stroke | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 98 | 212 |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 10W30 | 10W-30 / SAE 30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 21 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 14 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Not available | Oil |
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, and tool kit | Oil |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Part Number | Not available | P0081100 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Cummins Onan P2500i is a 2200-watt inverter generator built for users who need portable power without sacrificing runtime or noise control. At 48 pounds and measuring 19.8 by 10.5 by 18.3 inches, this unit bridges the gap between true portability and practical capacity. It can run a microwave, small refrigerator, or circular saw continuously, making it suitable for camping trips, job sites, tailgating, and emergency backup. The 1-gallon fuel tank delivers 10 hours at 25 percent load and 8 hours at 50 percent load, meaning most users refuel once per day rather than multiple times.
The inverter topology produces clean power with less than 3 percent THD, which protects laptops, phone chargers, and sensitive electronics from voltage spikes. Cummins backs this unit with a 3-year warranty, longer than the 2.4-year average for comparable inverter generators. The 52 dBA noise level sits between a normal conversation and light traffic, allowing operation in noise-restricted campgrounds and residential neighborhoods without drawing complaints. | The Powermate PM3800 is a durable and compact portable generator, ideal for home use and DIY projects. It features a Generac 212cc OHV engine, delivering 3800 starting watts and 3000 running watts. The generator offers a 21-hour runtime at 25% load, facilitated by a 5-gallon fuel tank. Its POWERDIAL™ simplifies the startup process with an integrated off/run/choke knob. |
