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- Pulsar PGD105TiSCO
- Sportsman GEN1000i
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| Specification | Pulsar PGD105TiSCO | Sportsman GEN1000i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Tri-Fuel | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 8500 W | 800 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 10500 W | 1000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 62 dB | Winner: Winner: 56 dB |
| Weight | 246.9 lbs | Winner: Winner: 20.3 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 9 h | 6.3 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 6.9 gal | 1.7 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 31.4 x 22.8 x 29.4 | 15.6 x 8 x 13.8 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 5 | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 3 % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 458 cc OHV 4-stroke | 40 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric, Remote | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 8500 W | 800 W |
| Starting watts | 10500 W | 1000 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 | 9 h | 6.3 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Natural gas | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6800 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 8400 W | Not available |
| 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 |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 8000 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 9500 W | Not available |
| 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 | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 814726028121 | 27077802085 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 8500 | 800 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 8000 | Not available |
| Running Watts (Natural Gas) | 6800 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 10500 | 1000 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 9500 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Natural Gas) | 8400 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 9 | 6.3 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 1x 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 458 | 40 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | SAE10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 9 | 6.3 |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | Not available | Inverter |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric, Remote | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Oil, tool kit, key fob, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose, and battery | Funnel, tool kit, and battery charging cables |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Part Number | Not available | GEN1000iC |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Pulsar PGD105TiSCO is a 10,500-watt peak inverter generator that operates on tri-fuel options including gasoline, propane, and natural gas. It features a 458cc OHV engine, multiple starting methods, and is suitable for residential, outdoor, and work applications. | The Sportsman GEN1000i is a gasoline inverter generator with a maximum wattage of 1000 peak watts and 800 running watts. It features a recoil start and is designed for lightweight, portable power delivery. |
- Most PowerfulPulsar PGD105TiSCO8500W running
- QuietestSportsman GEN1000i56 dB
- Longest RuntimePulsar PGD105TiSCO9h at 50% load
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