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- Pulsar PG3250
- Sportsman GEN4000-SS
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| Specification | Pulsar PG3250 | Sportsman GEN4000-SS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | 2500 W | Winner: Winner: 3500 W |
| Starting watts | 3250 W | Winner: Winner: 4000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 68 dB | 69 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 87 lbs | 91 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 16 h | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal | 3.9 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 23.6 x 17.5 x 17.9 | 23 x 19.5 x 17.5 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | No | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Ducar OHV 4-stroke 208 cc | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 2500 W | 3500 W |
| Starting watts | 3250 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 | 16 h | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | false |
| Compliance | EPA | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 819699010364 | 27077082470 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 2500 | 3500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 3250 | 4000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 16 | 10 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Ducar OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 208 | 212 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | SAE10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 16 | 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 | Recoil |
| Included Accessories | No | Funnel, tool kit, and battery charging cables |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 1 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Pulsar PG3250 is a portable generator featuring a 208cc OHV engine, delivering 3,250 peak watts and 2,500 running watts, suitable for outdoor recreation and job site use. | The Sportsman GEN4000-SS is a gasoline-powered generator offering 4000 surge watts and 3500 running watts, suitable for running RVs, household appliances, and power tools. |
- Most PowerfulSportsman GEN4000-SS3500W running
- QuietestPulsar PG325068 dB
- Longest RuntimePulsar PG325016h at 50% load
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