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- WEN 56400-CA
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| Specification | WEN 56400-CA | Predator 73255 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | Yes | No |
| Running watts | 3500 W | Winner: Winner: 4000 W |
| Starting watts | 4050 W | Winner: Winner: 5000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 67 dB | 71.3 dB |
| Weight | 111 lbs | Winner: Winner: 110 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 11 h | Winner: Winner: 15.2 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal | Not available |
| Fuel gauge | No | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | Not available | 23.3 x 18.6 x 19.23 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240V |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | No | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | No | No |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Not available | Not available |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Not available | Not available |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | Not available |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 3500 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 4050 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 | 11 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | Not available | Not available |
| Compliance | CARB and EPAIII compliant. | Not available |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | No |
| Neutral | Not available | Not available |
| UPC | Not available | Not available |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 3500 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 4050 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | Two 120-Volt receptacles (standard household 5-20R) and one 120/240-Volt receptacle (Nema L14-30). | Not available |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | Not available | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Displacement | 212 | 224 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Overload protection. | Not available |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Part Number | 56400-CA | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The WEN 56400-CA is a 3500-watt gasoline generator built for homeowners and job site operators who need sustained power without constant refueling. The 4-gallon fuel tank delivers 11 hours of runtime at 50 percent load, meaning a typical workday of moderate electrical demand requires only one fill-up. The 4050-watt peak capacity handles startup surges from air compressors, circular saws, and refrigeration units that draw extra current when they first engage. This wattage tier powers most household circuits simultaneously or runs a small job site with hand tools and lighting. The 2-year warranty covers manufacturing defects across the ownership period. | The PREDATOR® 5000 Watt Gas-Powered Portable Generator is built with reliability and safety in mind. Powered by a dependable 224cc PREDATOR® gas engine, this compact generator is lightweight and provides power wherever it's needed. |
- Most PowerfulPredator 732554000W running
- QuietestWEN 56400-CA67 dB
- Longest RuntimePredator 7325515.2h at 50% load
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