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  • DEWALT DXGNR4000
  • NorthStar c8000s
  • Model DXGNR4000
    Model DXGNR4000

    DEWALT 4,000W Gas Generator

    4000W
    Running
    0 dB
    Noise
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  • Model c8000s
    Model c8000s

    NorthStar 6,600W Gas Generator

    6600W
    Running
    73 dB
    Noise
    View details
Quick charts
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Running watts
W
Starting watts
W
Noise
dB
Runtime @50%
h
Running watts by fuel
Shows how output changes across gasoline/propane/natural gas (when available).
Generator Specifications Comparison
SpecificationDEWALT DXGNR4000NorthStar c8000s
General
Product type
Generator
Generator
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
InverterNoNo
Parallel capableNoNo
RV readyNoNo
Running watts
4000 W
Winner: Winner: 6600 W
Starting watts
5000 W
Winner: Winner: 8000 W
Noise (lower limit)
0 dB
Winner: Winner: 73 dB
Weight
Winner: Winner: 119 lbs
280 lbs
Run time @50% load
10 h
Winner: Winner: 10.6 h
Run time @25% load
Not available
Not available
Fuel tank
3.4 gal
8 gal
Fuel gaugeYesYes
Approx. dimensions (L × W × H)
23.7 x 23 x 21.4
41 x 32 x 29
Electrical
Voltage (AC)
120
120/240
Voltage (DC)
Not available
Not available
GFCI outletsYesYes
Covered outletsYesYes
Automatic Voltage RegulationYesYes
THD
Not available
< 5% %
Engine
Engine
223 cc OHV 4-stroke
Honda GX390 OHV 4-stroke
Alternator
Not available
Not available
Starting system
Recoil
Recoil, Electric
Warranty
Warranty
3 years
4 years
Power by fuel
GasolineNot availableNot available
Running watts
4000 W
6600 W
Starting watts
5000 W
8000 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
10.6 h
Run time @25% load
Not available
Not available
Other
Data center
Not available
Not available
Indicators
false
false
Compliance
CARB
CARB, EPA
Security
Not available
Not available
Spark arrestorYesYes
Neutral
true
true
UPC
696471075809
840321737618
Core / High-priority specs
Running Watts (Gasoline)
4000
6600
Starting Watts (Gasoline)
5000
8000
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
10
10.6
AC Outlet Types
2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)
3x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)
Electrical & power
Frequency
60
60
Engine & construction
Engine Type
OHV 4-stroke
OHV 4-stroke
Engine Displacement
223
389
Runtime & fuel system
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
10
10.6
Safety & compliance
Overload Protection System
Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring
Low oil and overload protection.
Low Oil ProtectionYesYes
Carbon Monoxide MonitoringYesYes
Included equipment
Included Accessories
Oil, funnel, and wheel kit
Funnel, Battery, and Wheel Kit
Warranty & identification
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 NorthStar c8000s is a commercial-grade portable generator designed for demanding job sites, featuring a Honda GX390 OHV engine and Quiet Armor Technology for reduced noise.
  • Most Powerful
    NorthStar c8000s
    6600W running
  • Quietest
    NorthStar c8000s
    73 dB
  • Longest Runtime
    NorthStar c8000s
    10.6h at 50% load
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