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| Specification | Powermate PM3800 | Westinghouse WGen3600cv |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | 3000 W | Winner: Winner: 3600 W |
| Starting watts | 3800 W | Winner: Winner: 4650 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 68 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 96 lbs | 100.6 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 14 h | 10.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 21 h | 14 h |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal | 4 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 23.8 x 18.1 x 19.1 | 23.3 x 17.5 x 18.7 |
| 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 | 23 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke | 212 cc Westinghouse OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| 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 | 3600 W |
| Starting watts | 3800 W | 4650 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 | 10.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 21 h | 14 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Floating | Floating |
| UPC | 696471080339 | 850011336731 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 3000 | 3600 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 3800 | 4650 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | 10.5 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 21 | 14 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) | AC outlets1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Engine Displacement | 212 | 212 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Not available | Cast iron sleeve |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 / SAE 30 | SAE 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 21 | 14 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | 10.5 |
| 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 | Oil, funnel, and tool kit |
| Included Accessories | Oil | Oil, funnel, and tool kit |
| 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 Westinghouse WGen3600cv is a portable gas-powered generator designed for RV use and home backup power. It offers 3,600 running watts and 4,650 peak watts, powered by a 212cc 4-Stroke OHV Westinghouse Engine. The generator features a TT-30R RV outlet, providing up to 14 hours of run time on a 4-gallon fuel tank at 50% load. It includes safety features such as automatic low oil shutdown, automatic voltage regulation, overload protection, and a carbon monoxide (CO) sensor with automatic shutdown. |