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  • DEWALT DXGNR4000
  • Pulsar PGD105TiSCO
  • Model DXGNR4000
    Model DXGNR4000

    DEWALT 4,000W Gas Generator

    4000W
    Running
    0 dB
    Noise
    View details
  • Model PGD105TiSCO
    Model PGD105TiSCO

    Pulsar 8,500W Tri-Fuel Generator

    8500W
    Running
    62 dB
    Noise
    View details
Quick charts
Each chart uses its own Y-axis scale (so numbers are comparable within a chart).
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 DXGNR4000Pulsar PGD105TiSCO
General
Product type
Generator
Generator
Fuel
Gasoline
Tri-Fuel
InverterNoYes
Parallel capableNoYes
RV readyNoNo
Running watts
4000 W
Winner: Winner: 8500 W
Starting watts
5000 W
Winner: Winner: 10500 W
Noise (lower limit)
0 dB
Winner: Winner: 62 dB
Weight
Winner: Winner: 119 lbs
246.9 lbs
Run time @50% load
Winner: Winner: 10 h
9 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Fuel tank
3.4 gal
6.9 gal
Fuel gaugeYesYes
Approx. dimensions (L × W × H)
23.7 x 23 x 21.4
31.4 x 22.8 x 29.4
Electrical
Voltage (AC)
120
120/240
Voltage (DC)
Not available—
5
GFCI outletsYesYes
Covered outletsYesYes
Automatic Voltage RegulationYesYes
THD
Not available—
3 %
Engine
Engine
223 cc OHV 4-stroke
458 cc OHV 4-stroke
Alternator
Not available—
Not available—
Starting system
Recoil
Recoil, Electric, Remote
Warranty
Warranty
3 years
3 years
Power by fuel
GasolineNot available—Not available—
Running watts
4000 W
8500 W
Starting watts
5000 W
10500 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
9 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Natural gasNot available—Not available—
Running watts
Not available—
6800 W
Starting watts
Not available—
8400 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—
Not available—
PropaneNot available—Not available—
Running watts
Not available—
8000 W
Starting watts
Not available—
9500 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—
Not available—
Other
Data center
Not available—
Not available—
Indicators
false
true
Compliance
CARB
CARB, EPA
Security
Not available—
Not available—
Spark arrestorYesYes
Neutral
true
true
UPC
696471075809
814726028121
Core / High-priority specs
Running Watts (Gasoline)
4000
8500
Running Watts (Propane)
Not available—
8000
Running Watts (Natural Gas)
Not available—
6800
Starting Watts (Gasoline)
5000
10500
Starting Watts (Propane)
Not available—
9500
Starting Watts (Natural Gas)
Not available—
8400
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
10
9
AC Outlet Types
2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)
2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R)
Electrical & power
Frequency
60
60
Engine & construction
Engine Type
OHV 4-stroke
OHV 4-stroke
Engine Displacement
223
458
Engine Oil Type
Not available—
10W-30
Runtime & fuel system
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
10
9
Safety & compliance
Overload Protection System
Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring
Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring
Low Oil ProtectionYesYes
Carbon Monoxide MonitoringYesYes
Included equipment
Starting Components
Not available—
Recoil, Electric, Remote
Included Accessories
Oil, funnel, and wheel kit
Oil, tool kit, key fob, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose, and battery
Warranty & identification
Commercial Warranty
Not available—
3
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 Pulsar PGD105TiSCO is a 10,500-watt peak inverter generator that operates on tri-fuel options including gasoline, propane, and natural gas. It features a 458cc OHV engine, multiple starting methods, and is suitable for residential, outdoor, and work applications.
  • Most Powerful
    Pulsar PGD105TiSCO
    8500W running
  • Quietest
    Pulsar PGD105TiSCO
    62 dB
  • Longest Runtime
    DEWALT DXGNR4000
    10h at 50% load
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