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- Sportsman GENMAX1500
- WEN GN5602X
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| Specification | Sportsman GENMAX1500 | WEN GN5602X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | 900 W | Winner: Winner: 4500 W |
| Starting watts | 1500 W | Winner: Winner: 5600 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 65 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 45 lbs | 111.3 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 8 h | Winner: Winner: 12.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal | 4.36 gal |
| Fuel gauge | No | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 16 x 14 x 16 | 22.8 x 23.6 x 23 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | No | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | No | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 72 cc 2-stroke | 224 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 900 W | 4500 W |
| Starting watts | 1500 W | 5600 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 | 8 h | 12.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | EPA | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | No | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | Floating |
| UPC | 27077805444 | 44459955009 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 900 | 4500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 1500 | 5600 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 12.5 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 2-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 72 | 224 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 12.5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Tool kit and battery charging cables | Funnel, tool kit, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Sportsman GENMAX1500 is a portable 2-cycle gasoline generator offering 1,500 surge watts and 900 running watts, suitable for powering common household appliances and power tools. | The WEN GN5602X is a 5,600-watt portable generator featuring electric start, a 224cc engine, and a CO shutdown sensor, designed for both RV and transfer-switch readiness. |
- Most PowerfulWEN GN5602X4500W running
- QuietestSportsman GENMAX150065 dB
- Longest RuntimeWEN GN5602X12.5h at 50% load
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