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- Powerhorse LC4500i
- Sportsman GEN4000iOF
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| Specification | Powerhorse LC4500i | Sportsman GEN4000iOF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | Yes | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 3500 W | Winner: Winner: 3500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 4500 W | 3850 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 57 dB | 65 dB |
| Weight | 99 lbs | Winner: Winner: 93 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Not available | Winner: Winner: 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 2.6 gal | 4.5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 22.8 x 17.3 x 20 | 23 x 17.5 x 20.3 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 5 | 5 |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | No | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <2% % | 5 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke | 223 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 3500 W | 3500 W |
| Starting watts | 4500 W | 3850 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 | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | Not available |
| UPC | Not available | 27077805437 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 3500 | 3500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 4500 | 3850 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 10 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | 223 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 212 | 223 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | SAE 10W30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 10 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, tool kit, and battery | Tool kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Part Number | 96387 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Powerhorse LC4500i is a portable inverter generator designed to provide reliable and clean power for various applications, including home backup, camping, and outdoor events. It features a 212cc engine with electric start, producing 4,500 surge watts and 3,500 rated watts. The generator operates quietly at 57dB at 1/4 load and includes a parallel-ready design for connecting two units for increased power output. | The Sportsman GEN4000iOF is a gasoline-powered inverter generator delivering 3,850 surge watts and 3,500 running watts, suitable for powering sensitive electronics with its clean sine wave output. |
- Most PowerfulPowerhorse LC4500i3500W running
- QuietestPowerhorse LC4500i57 dB
- Longest RuntimeSportsman GEN4000iOF10h at 50% load
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