Compare Generators Side-by-Side

Generator

Generator

5000 W

557 lbs

120

120/240V 60 Hz

223 cc OHV 4-stroke

999 cc OHV V-Twin

Recoil

Electric, Remote

3 years

3 years

5000 W

28000 W

CARB

EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023

696471075809

814726029418

4000

20000

10

10.8

60

60

OHV 4-stroke

OHV V-Twin

SAE 10W-30

10

10.8

Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring

Low oil and overload protection

Oil, funnel, and wheel kit

Oil, funnel, tool kit, key fob, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit

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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 Ford FG28KVTWTCO is a 20,000-watt tri-fuel generator built for whole-home backup, commercial job sites, and stationary power delivery. It runs on gasoline, propane, or natural gas, eliminating single-source fuel dependency. At 557 pounds with a 39.7 x 27.5 x 45.2 inch footprint, this is a semi-permanent installation that demands dedicated storage and logistical planning.