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- Honda EM6500SX
- Westinghouse WGen5300DFc
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| Specification | Honda EM6500SX | Westinghouse WGen5300DFc |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 5500 W | 5300 W |
| Starting watts | 6500 W | Winner: Winner: 6600 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 64 dB | 68 dB |
| Weight | 231.7 lbs | Winner: Winner: 135.6 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 9.8 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 14.5 h |
| Fuel tank | 6.2 gal | 4.7 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 41.4 x 27.8 x 28.3 | 23.4 x 20.6 x 19.5 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | 23 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda iGX390 OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 274 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric, Remote | Recoil, Electric, Remote |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 5500 W | 5300 W |
| Starting watts | 6500 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 | 9.8 h | 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 4800 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 5900 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 | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Floating | Floating |
| UPC | 786102007429 | 850011336717 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 5500 | 5300 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | Not available | 4800 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 6500 | 6600 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | Not available | 5900 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 9.8 | 11 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 9 |
| AC Outlet Types | AC outlets2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Honda iGX390 OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 274 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Engine Displacement | 389 | 274 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron sleeve | Cast iron |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 9.8 | 11 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 9 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric, Remote | Recoil, Electric, Remote |
| Included Accessories | Battery and wheel kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, key fob, battery charger, propane hose, and battery |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Part Number | EM6500SXK2AN | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Honda EM6500SX is a 6500-watt generator equipped with an electric start, Bluetooth capability, and CO-MINDER for advanced carbon monoxide detection. It offers a long run time of up to 9.8 hours and can power a variety of household appliances. | The Westinghouse WGen5300DFc is a dual fuel portable generator designed for home backup and RV use, offering 6,600 peak watts and 5,300 running watts on gasoline, and 5,900 peak watts and 4,800 running watts on propane. It features a 274cc 4-Stroke OHV engine, push-button electric start with remote key fob, and runs up to 14.5 hours on a 4.7-gallon fuel tank. The generator includes automatic low oil and carbon monoxide shutdown, voltage regulation, and overload protection. |
- Most PowerfulHonda EM6500SX5500W running
- QuietestHonda EM6500SX64 dB
- Longest RuntimeHonda EM6500SX9.8h at 50% load
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