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- Ford FG2300iS
- Westinghouse iGen2800
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| Specification | Ford FG2300iS | Westinghouse iGen2800 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 2000 W | Winner: Winner: 2200 W |
| Starting watts | 2300 W | Winner: Winner: 2800 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 59 dB | Winner: Winner: 52 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 46.3 lbs | Winner: Winner: 46.3 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 6 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 12 h |
| Fuel tank | 1.18 gal | 1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | No | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 19.7 x 11.2 x 17.9 | 19.8 x 11.4 x 17.9 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | 5 |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | No | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <3% % | <3% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 80 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke engine | Westinghouse OHV 4-stroke 98 cc |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 2000 W | 2200 W |
| Starting watts | 2300 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 | 6 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 12 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Floating | Floating |
| UPC | 814726026332 | 855464003896 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | 2200 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2300 | 2800 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 6 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 12 |
| 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 | Westinghouse OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 80 | 98 |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 10W30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 12 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 6 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Funnel and tool kit | Oil, funnel, and tool kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| 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 Westinghouse iGen2800 is a portable inverter generator delivering 2,800 peak watts and 2,200 running watts, ideal for home backup and recreational use. It features a 98cc 4-stroke engine, operates as low as 52 dBA, and offers up to 12 hours of runtime at 25% load. |
- Most PowerfulWestinghouse iGen28002200W running
- QuietestWestinghouse iGen280052 dB
- Longest RuntimeFord FG2300iS6h at 50% load
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