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| Specification | Ford FG6250P | WEN 56551 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 5250 W | 5000 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 6250 W | 5500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 78 dB | Winner: Winner: 74 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 167.6 lbs | 190 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 11 h | Winner: Winner: 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 6.6 gal | 6.5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 30 x 29.5 x 25 | Not available |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | Not available |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Ducar OHV 4-stroke 420 cc | EPAIII 389cc 13 HP OHV engine. |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Not available |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 5250 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 6250 W | Not available |
| 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 | 11 h | 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | EPA | Not available |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 819699012122 | Not available |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 5250 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 6250 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 11 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | Four 120V 20A three-prong receptacles. One twist-lock 120/240V 30A receptacle (L14-30). |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | Not available |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Ducar OHV 4-stroke | OHV. |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 389 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 11 |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | Not available | Digital engine hour counter. |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Circuit breaker. |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | Not available | Wheel and handle kit. |
| Documentation | Not available | Product manual. |
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, tool kit, wheel kit | Wheel and handle kit. NEMA L14-30 plug. |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | Not available | 2 |
| Commercial Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Part Number | Not available | 56551 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Ford FG6250P is a 5,250-watt gasoline generator built around a 420cc OHV engine that delivers enough continuous power to run a refrigerator, sump pump, lights, and several power tools simultaneously. This wattage tier covers whole-house emergency backup for modest homes or active job site power where circular saws, drills, and compressors cycle throughout the day. A 6.6-gallon tank stretches to 11 hours at 50% load, eliminating mid-shift refueling during typical use. At 167.6 pounds with a wheel kit included, this unit is heavy and demands dedicated storage and transport planning. | The WEN 56551 is a 5000-watt gasoline generator built around a 389cc 13 HP OHV engine that delivers 5500 starting watts for handling the high inrush current that motors and compressors demand at startup. This wattage ceiling means you can run a mid-sized job site setup, power a home during an outage, or support RV systems without overloading the unit. The 6.5-gallon fuel tank stretches to 11 hours at 50 percent load, reducing refueling frequency during extended operations. A 2-year warranty backs the unit, giving you a defined window of manufacturer support. |
