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- DEWALT DXGNR4000
- Westinghouse WGen5300cv
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| Specification | DEWALT DXGNR4000 | Westinghouse WGen5300cv |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | 4000 W | Winner: Winner: 5300 W |
| Starting watts | 5000 W | Winner: Winner: 6600 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 68 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 119 lbs | 133.6 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 10 h | Winner: Winner: 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 14.5 h |
| Fuel tank | 3.4 gal | 4.7 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 23.7 x 23 x 21.4 | 23.2 x 20.1 x 19.1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | ≤ 23% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 223 cc OHV 4-stroke | 274 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve. |
| 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 | 5300 W |
| Starting watts | 5000 W | 6600 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 | 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 14.5 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | CARB | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 696471075809 | 850011336700 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 4000 | 5300 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 5000 | 6600 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 11 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 14.5 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (TT-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 | 274 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Not available | Cast iron sleeve. |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | SAE 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 14.5 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 11 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Not available |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, and wheel kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, 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 Westinghouse WGen5300cv is a gasoline-powered generator with a rated wattage of 5300 watts and a peak wattage of 6600 watts. It is designed for portable use with features suitable for home backup and RV applications. |
- Most PowerfulWestinghouse WGen5300cv5300W running
- QuietestWestinghouse WGen5300cv68 dB
- Longest RuntimeWestinghouse WGen5300cv11h at 50% load
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