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| Specification | Powermate PM3800 | Pulsar PGD40iSCO |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | Yes |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | 3000 W | Winner: Winner: 3200 W |
| Starting watts | 3800 W | Winner: Winner: 4000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 59 dB |
| Weight | 96 lbs | Winner: Winner: 46 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 14 h | 4.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 21 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal | 1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 23.8 x 18.1 x 19.1 | 18.9 x 11.4 x 17.3 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | No | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke | 145 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 3000 W | 3200 W |
| Starting watts | 3800 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 | 14 h | 4.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 21 h | 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 | Floating | Floating |
| UPC | 696471080339 | 814726027674 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 3000 | 3200 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 3800 | 4000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | 4.5 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 21 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 212 | 145 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 / SAE 30 | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 21 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | 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 | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Oil | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Oil | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Part Number | P0081100 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Powermate PM3800 is a durable and compact portable generator, ideal for home use and DIY projects. It features a Generac 212cc OHV engine, delivering 3800 starting watts and 3000 running watts. The generator offers a 21-hour runtime at 25% load, facilitated by a 5-gallon fuel tank. Its POWERDIAL™ simplifies the startup process with an integrated off/run/choke knob. | 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. |