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- DEWALT DXGNR4000
- WEN DF280iX
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| Specification | DEWALT DXGNR4000 | WEN DF280iX |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | Yes |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 4000 W | 2250 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 5000 W | 2800 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 60 dB |
| Weight | 119 lbs | Winner: Winner: 45.2 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 10 h | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 3.4 gal | 1.58 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 23.7 x 23 x 21.4 | 19.7 x 11.6 x 18.7 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | 1.2 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 223 cc OHV 4-stroke | 98 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 4000 W | 2250 W |
| Starting watts | 5000 W | 2800 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 |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 2000 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 2800 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 | 13.9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | CARB | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 696471075809 | 44459672753 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 4000 | 2250 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | Not available | 2000 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 5000 | 2800 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | Not available | 2800 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 13.9 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 223 | 98 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 13.9 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Not available | Recoil |
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, and wheel kit | Funnel, tool kit, and propane hose |
| 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 WEN DF280iX is a 2800-watt dual-fuel inverter generator that offers clean and quiet portable power, suitable for sensitive electronics and various outdoor activities. |
- Most PowerfulDEWALT DXGNR40004000W running
- QuietestWEN DF280iX60 dB
- Longest RuntimeDEWALT DXGNR400010h at 50% load
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