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5.Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment Tri-Fuel Portable Generator
WESTINGHOUSE
at Amazon
Popular
6.Westinghouse WGen9500DF Portable Generator
WESTINGHOUSE
at Amazon
Best Value
7.ERAYAK Portable Inverter Generator
ERAYAK
at Amazon
8.WEN DF475T Portable Generator
WEN
at Amazon
9.WEN 5600-Watt Portable Generator
WEN
at Amazon
10.PowerSmart Portable Gas Inverter Generator
POWERSMART
at Amazon
Deal
Save 9%
Save $500 + Free Solar Panel
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Save 13%
Save 24%
Save 20%
Save 11%
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Save 16%
Deal
Save 9%
Save $500 + Free Solar Panel
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Save 13%
Save 24%
Save 20%
Save 11%
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Save 16%
Power Source
Propane or gasoline
Solar-compatible battery
Gasoline
Propane or gasoline
Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Propane or gasoline
Gasoline
Propane or gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power Source
Propane or gasoline
Solar-compatible battery
Gasoline
Propane or gasoline
Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Propane or gasoline
Gasoline
Propane or gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Output Power Wattage
13,000 peak, 10,500 running
4000 peak, 2000 running
3600 peak, 2900 running
4000 peak, 3300 running
14500 peak, 11500 running
12500 peak, 9500 running
2400 peak, 1800 running
4750 peak, 3800 running
5600 peak, 4500 running
2500 peak, 1900 running
Output Power Wattage
13,000 peak, 10,500 running
4000 peak, 2000 running
3600 peak, 2900 running
4000 peak, 3300 running
14500 peak, 11500 running
12500 peak, 9500 running
2400 peak, 1800 running
4750 peak, 3800 running
5600 peak, 4500 running
2500 peak, 1900 running
Run Time
Up to 8 hours
Up to 400 hours
Up to 5 hours
Up to 7 hours
Up to 19 hours
Up to 12 hours
Up to 14.4 hours
Up to 11 hours
12.5 hours
1 hour
Run Time
Up to 8 hours
Up to 400 hours
Up to 5 hours
Up to 7 hours
Up to 19 hours
Up to 12 hours
Up to 14.4 hours
Up to 11 hours
12.5 hours
1 hour
Outlets
1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
2x 120V, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V DC
2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R
4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV
2x AC, DC, 2x USB
2x AC, 12V, 30A twist lock
TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 2x 5-2OR
2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Outlets
1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
2x 120V, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V DC
2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R
4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV
2x AC, DC, 2x USB
2x AC, 12V, 30A twist lock
TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 2x 5-2OR
2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Not indicated
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Parallel Capable
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Not indicated
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Weight
234 lbs
60 lbs
46.3 lbs
62.8 lbs
230 lbs
211 lbs
42 lbs
105 lbs
112.3 lbs
39 lbs
Weight
234 lbs
60 lbs
46.3 lbs
62.8 lbs
230 lbs
211 lbs
42 lbs
105 lbs
112.3 lbs
39 lbs
Dimensions
30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
11.6" wide x 17.9" deep x 19.7" tall
12.6" wide x 21.3" deep x 19.3" tall
26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall
27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
9.7" wide x 7.7" deep x 13.7" tall
23.2" wide x 17.5" deep x 18.5" tall
16.9" wide x 22.4" deep x 18.5" tall
13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
Dimensions
30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
11.6" wide x 17.9" deep x 19.7" tall
12.6" wide x 21.3" deep x 19.3" tall
26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall
27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
9.7" wide x 7.7" deep x 13.7" tall
23.2" wide x 17.5" deep x 18.5" tall
16.9" wide x 22.4" deep x 18.5" tall
13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
Ideal For
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Ideal For
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Gas Generator Buyer's Guide
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