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- Ryobi RY906500S
- WEN DF680iX
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| Specification | Ryobi RY906500S | WEN DF680iX |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | Yes |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 6500 W | 5100 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 8125 W | 6800 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 72 dB | Winner: Winner: 64 dB |
| Weight | 195 lbs | Winner: Winner: 94.8 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 10 h | 6.1 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 6 gal | 2.9 gal |
| Fuel gauge | No | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 39 x 29 x 24.5 | 22.8 x 16.6 x 19.7 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 20 % | 1.2 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 420 cc OHV 4-stroke | 224 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6500 W | 5100 W |
| Starting watts | 8125 W | 6800 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 | 10 h | 6.1 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 4500 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 6000 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 | Not available | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | EPA | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame | true |
| UPC | 46396023483 | 44459096801 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 6500 | 5100 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | Not available | 4500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 8125 | 6800 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | Not available | 6000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 6.1 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 9 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 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 | 420 | 224 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 6.1 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 9 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Not available |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, tool kit, and wheel kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, propane hose, and battery |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Ryobi RY906500S is a 6,500-watt gasoline-powered portable generator equipped with a CO shutdown sensor for enhanced safety. It features a 6-gallon fuel tank providing up to 10 hours of runtime at 50% load, and includes multiple outlets for versatile power needs. | The WEN DF680iX is a 6800-watt dual fuel inverter generator designed for versatility and convenience, featuring electric start, CO shutdown sensor, and compatibility with both gasoline and propane fuels. |
- Most PowerfulRyobi RY906500S6500W running
- QuietestWEN DF680iX64 dB
- Longest RuntimeRyobi RY906500S10h at 50% load
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