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- ECHO EG-3500
- Pulsar PGL9000BCO
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| Specification | ECHO EG-3500 | Pulsar PGL9000BCO |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 2800 W | Winner: Winner: 8100 W |
| Starting watts | 3500 W | Winner: Winner: 9000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 72 dB | Winner: Winner: 63 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 110 lbs | 149 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 10 h | 9.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal | 7 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 25 x 24.5 x 21.5 | 24.7 x 19.4 x 21.6 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120/240V 60 Hz |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke | 340 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 2800 W | 8100 W |
| Starting watts | 3500 W | 9000 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 | 9.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 6700 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 7200 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 | 4.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | Not available | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame | Not available |
| UPC | 743184017586 | 814726028824 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 2800 | 8100 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | Not available | 6700 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 3500 | 9000 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | Not available | 7200 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 9.5 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 4.5 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 2x 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 | 212 | 340 |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 9.5 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 4.5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Wheel kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The ECHO EG-3500 is a 2,800-watt gasoline generator built around a 212 cc OHV 4-stroke engine. At this wattage, it handles essential household loads like refrigerators, sump pumps, and power tools, but cannot run a central air conditioner or multiple high-demand appliances simultaneously. The 3,500-watt peak output gives it a brief surge capacity for motor startup, which matters when powering devices with inrush current demands. ECHO positions this unit for homeowners managing short outages, campers needing overnight power, and contractors powering hand tools on job sites where grid access is unavailable. | The Pulsar PGL9000BCO is a 9,000-watt dual-fuel portable generator equipped with CO Sentry, offering versatility and reliability for various power needs. |
- Most PowerfulPulsar PGL9000BCO8100W running
- QuietestPulsar PGL9000BCO63 dB
- Longest RuntimeECHO EG-350010h at 50% load
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