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- Pulsar PGD40iSCO
- Westinghouse WGen5300cv
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| Specification | Pulsar PGD40iSCO | Westinghouse WGen5300cv |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | No |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| RV ready | Yes | Yes |
| Running watts | 3200 W | Winner: Winner: 5300 W |
| Starting watts | 4000 W | Winner: Winner: 6600 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 59 dB | 68 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 46 lbs | 133.6 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 4.5 h | Winner: Winner: 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 14.5 h |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal | 4.7 gal |
| Fuel gauge | No | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 18.9 x 11.4 x 17.3 | 23.2 x 20.1 x 19.1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | ≤ 23% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 145 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke | 274 cc 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 | 3200 W | 5300 W |
| Starting watts | 4000 W | 6600 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 | 4.5 h | 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 14.5 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | false |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Floating | Floating |
| UPC | 814726027674 | 850011336700 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 3200 | 5300 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 4000 | 6600 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 4.5 | 11 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 14.5 |
| 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)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke. |
| Engine Displacement | 145 | 274 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Not available | Cast iron sleeve. |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | SAE 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 14.5 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 4.5 | 11 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Not available |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Not available | Oil, funnel, tool kit, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | 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. | The Westinghouse WGen5300cv is a gasoline-powered generator with a rated wattage of 5300 watts and a peak wattage of 6600 watts. It is designed for portable use with features suitable for home backup and RV applications. |
- Most PowerfulWestinghouse WGen5300cv5300W running
- QuietestPulsar PGD40iSCO59 dB
- Longest RuntimeWestinghouse WGen5300cv11h at 50% load
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