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- Ford FG2300iS
- WEN 56235iX
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| Specification | Ford FG2300iS | WEN 56235iX |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 2000 W | 1900 W |
| Starting watts | 2300 W | Winner: Winner: 2350 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 59 dB | Winner: Winner: 51 dB |
| Weight | 46.3 lbs | Winner: Winner: 39 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 6 h | Winner: Winner: 7 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 10.5 h |
| Fuel tank | 1.18 gal | 1.1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | No | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 19.7 x 11.2 x 17.9 | 17.3 x 11.5 x 17.7 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | No | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <3% % | 1.2 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 80 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke engine | 79 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 2000 W | 1900 W |
| Starting watts | 2300 W | 2350 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 | 6 h | 7 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 10.5 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Floating | Floating |
| UPC | 814726026332 | 44459562313 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | 1900 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2300 | 2350 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 6 | 7 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 10.5 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Ducar OHV 4-stroke engine | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 80 | 79 |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 10W30 | SAE 30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 10.5 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 6 | 7 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil, overload and low fuel protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Not available | Recoil |
| Included Accessories | Funnel and tool kit | Funnel and tool kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | Not available | 2 |
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 2 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Ford FG2300iS is a 2,000-watt inverter generator built for users who need portable, quiet power without sacrificing clean energy output. At 46.3 pounds, this unit moves easily between job sites, campsites, and homes. The 2,300-watt peak capacity handles startup surges on tools and appliances, while the inverter technology keeps total harmonic distortion below 3 percent, meaning laptops, phones, and sensitive electronics stay safe from voltage spikes. | The WEN 56235iX is a super quiet, ultra-lightweight 2350-watt portable inverter generator designed for safe charging of sensitive electronics. It features a CO shutdown sensor, fuel shutoff, and operates at 51 decibels at quarter load. |
- Most PowerfulFord FG2300iS2000W running
- QuietestWEN 56235iX51 dB
- Longest RuntimeWEN 56235iX7h at 50% load
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