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- NorthStar e9250s
- WEN DF8000X
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| Specification | NorthStar e9250s | WEN DF8000X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 7250 W | 6500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 9250 W | 8000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 74 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | 277 lbs | Winner: Winner: 138.8 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 10.8 h | 10.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 8 gal | 6.7 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 41 x 32 x 29 | 28.5 x 24.6 x 25 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240V 60 Hz | 120/240V 60 Hz |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <5% % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | NorthStar e420 OHV 4-stroke | 340 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 4 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 7250 W | 6500 W |
| Starting watts | 9250 W | 8000 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 | 10.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 5850 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 7200 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 | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | EPA | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 840321737359 | 44459478003 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 7250 | 6500 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | Not available | 5850 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 9250 | 8000 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | Not available | 7200 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.8 | 10.5 |
| AC Outlet Types | 3x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 340 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.8 | 10.5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Funnel, battery, and wheel kit | Funnel, tool kit, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit |
| 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 WEN DF8000X is an 8000-watt dual fuel portable generator featuring electric start, a 340cc engine, and a CO shutdown sensor, suitable for both home backup and recreational use. |
- Most PowerfulNorthStar e9250s7250W running
- QuietestNorthStar e9250s74 dB
- Longest RuntimeNorthStar e9250s10.8h at 50% load
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