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| Specification | NorthStar e9250s | Pulsar PGD40iSCO |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | Yes |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 7250 W | 3200 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 9250 W | 4000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 74 dB | Winner: Winner: 59 dB |
| Weight | 277 lbs | Winner: Winner: 46 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 10.8 h | 4.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 8 gal | 1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 41 x 32 x 29 | 18.9 x 11.4 x 17.3 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240V 60 Hz | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <5% % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | NorthStar e420 OHV 4-stroke | 145 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 4 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 7250 W | 3200 W |
| Starting watts | 9250 W | 4000 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 | 10.8 h | 4.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 840321737359 | 814726027674 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 7250 | 3200 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 9250 | 4000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.8 | 4.5 |
| AC Outlet Types | 3x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 145 |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.8 | 4.5 |
| 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 | ||
| Included Accessories | Funnel, battery, and wheel kit | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 4 | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The NorthStar e9250s is a commercial-grade, portable generator featuring a 420cc OHV EFI engine, delivering 9,250 surge watts and 7,250 rated watts. It boasts Quiet Armor Technology for reduced noise, an electric start with a built-in battery charger, and a multi-function LCD display for monitoring generator functions. | The Pulsar PGD40iSCO is a 4,000-watt inverter generator featuring a 145cc OHV air-cooled engine, providing 3,200 running watts and 4,000 peak watts. It operates quietly at 59 dB and offers up to 4.5 hours of runtime at half load. Equipped with CO Sentry for carbon monoxide detection, it ensures safety during operation. |