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- Cummins Onan P2500i
- Westinghouse iGen2800DFc
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| Specification | Cummins Onan P2500i | Westinghouse iGen2800DFc |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 2200 W | Winner: Winner: 2200 W |
| Starting watts | 2500 W | Winner: Winner: 2800 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 52 dB | Winner: Winner: 52 dB |
| Weight | 48 lbs | Winner: Winner: 45.4 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 8 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | 12 h |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal | 1.1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 19.8 x 10.5 x 18.3 | 19.1 x 11.7 x 18 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <3% % | <3% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 98 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke engine | 98 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve. |
| 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 | 2200 W |
| Starting watts | 2500 W | 2800 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 | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | 12 h |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 1980 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 2520 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 | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 38 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Floating | Not available |
| UPC | 690781007918 | 850060639838 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 2200 | 2200 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | Not available | 1980 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2500 | 2800 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | Not available | 2520 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 12 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Propane) | Not available | 38 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Ducar OHV 4-stroke | 98 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Engine Displacement | 98 | 98 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Not available | Cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator Winding Material | Not available | Copper |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 10W30 | SAE 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 12 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, and tool kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, and propane hose |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| 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 Westinghouse iGen2800DFc is a 2200-watt dual-fuel inverter generator that runs on gasoline or propane. Its lightweight 45.4-pound frame and 52 dBA noise level make it suitable for RV camping, backup power, and job sites where portability and quiet operation matter. |
- Most PowerfulCummins Onan P2500i2200W running
- QuietestCummins Onan P2500i52 dB
- Longest RuntimeCummins Onan P2500i8h at 50% load
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