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- Pulsar PGD40iSCO
- Yamaha EF3000iS
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| Specification | Pulsar PGD40iSCO | Yamaha EF3000iS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| RV ready | Yes | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 3200 W | 2800 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 4000 W | 3000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 59 dB | Winner: Winner: 54.5 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 46 lbs | 136 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 4.5 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 18.6 h |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal | 3.4 gal |
| Fuel gauge | No | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 18.9 x 11.4 x 17.3 | 26.8 x 17.5 x 21.9 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 145 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke | 171 cc Yamaha MZ175 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 | 3200 W | 2800 W |
| Starting watts | 4000 W | 3000 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 | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 18.6 h |
| 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 | Floating | Floating |
| UPC | 814726027674 | 810856030645 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 3200 | 2800 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 4000 | 3000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 4.5 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 18.6 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) | AC outlets1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | Yamaha MZ175 OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 145 | 171 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 18.6 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 4.5 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Not available | Battery charging cables |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| 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 Yamaha EF3000iS is a 3000-watt inverter generator designed for quiet operation and portability, featuring advanced technologies like Smart Throttle and Noise Block, and backed by a 3-year limited warranty. |
- Most PowerfulPulsar PGD40iSCO3200W running
- QuietestYamaha EF3000iS54.5 dB
- Longest RuntimePulsar PGD40iSCO4.5h at 50% load
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