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- DEWALT DXGNR4000
- AIVOLT VS1600101
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| Specification | DEWALT DXGNR4000 | AIVOLT VS1600101 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Not available |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | Yes |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 4000 W | 1260 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 5000 W | 1600 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 57 dB |
| Weight | 119 lbs | Winner: Winner: 28 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 10 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 8 h |
| Fuel tank | 3.4 gal | 3.5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 23.7 x 23 x 21.4 | 16.93″L x 9.92″W x 15.75″H |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 Volts (AC) |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | Not available | 3 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 223 cc OHV 4-stroke | 60cc 4-strokes OHV air-cooled engine |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Not available |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 4000 W | 1260 W |
| Starting watts | 5000 W | 1600 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 | 10 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 8 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | CARB | Complies with Emissions Standards |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | No |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 696471075809 | Not available |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 4000 | 1260 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 5000 | 1600 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 8 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | Two 120V 20A outlets |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | 4 Stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 223 | 60 |
| Alternator Winding Material | Not available | 100% copper |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 8 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | Not available |
| Controls & display | ||
| Idle Control System | Not available | Automatic Idle Control |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Built-in overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, and wheel kit | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | Not available | 2 |
| Part Number | PMC164000 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The DEWALT DXGNR4000 is a 4000-watt gasoline generator built around a 223cc OHV 4-stroke engine. This wattage class sits at the threshold between household backup and light job site work. At 4000 running watts, it can power a refrigerator, sump pump, and several lights simultaneously during an outage, or run circular saws and air compressors on a construction site, but not both at full capacity. The 5000-watt peak handles motor startup surges, which matters when appliances draw 20 to 30 percent more current at the moment they turn on.
The DXGNR4000 targets users who need portability without sacrificing power. A 3.4-gallon fuel tank delivers 10 hours of runtime at half load, meaning a full tank gets you through a night of backup power or a full workday on site. The recoil start requires physical effort to fire up, but it eliminates the complexity and cost of electric ignition. DEWALT backs this unit with a three-year warranty, signaling confidence in the engine and electrical components. | The AIVOLT VS1600101 is a gasoline inverter generator with a rated wattage of 1260 and a peak wattage of 1600. |
- Most PowerfulDEWALT DXGNR40004000W running
- QuietestAIVOLT VS160010157 dB
- Longest RuntimeDEWALT DXGNR400010h at 50% load
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