Compare Generators Side-by-Side

Generator

Generator

3500 W

119 lbs

15.5 h

120

120

223 cc OHV 4-stroke

212 cc OHV 4-stroke

Recoil

Recoil, Electric, Remote

3 years

3 years

5000 W

3500 W

15.5 h

CARB

CARB, EPA

696471075809

4000

3000

10

2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)

1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)

60

60

OHV 4-stroke

OHV 4-stroke

15.5

Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring

Low oil and overload protection

Recoil, Electric, Remote

3

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 Energizer eZV3500P is a 3,000-watt inverter generator built for users who need portable power without sacrificing convenience. At 3,000 running watts, this unit can power a refrigerator, microwave, and several power tools simultaneously. The 3,500-watt peak capacity handles the startup surge of air conditioning units and compressors. Gasoline fuel means no special storage concerns and easy refueling at any gas station. The eZV3500P targets outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners who value flexibility in how they start the generator. Three starting options—recoil, electric, and remote—mean you can start it by hand, press a button on the unit, or trigger it from 100 feet away with the included key fob. The inverter technology protects laptops, phones, and other sensitive electronics from voltage spikes. A 3-year warranty covers defects across the generator's core components.