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69 pounds – can be easily carried both indoors and outdoors by a single person.
Yes, it is a portable machine
3500 watts
4,000 watts
2800 watts
3,300 watts
Comes with solid handle and dual outlets – it is RV ready
It is RV ready
Runs on gas
Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline
17 hours on a full tank load and 8.5 hours on half a tank load
8 hours at 50% load
Can be electrically / manually powered on
Yes, the generator is recoil started
Built with an easy to use electronic start button on it
Gasoline fuel type
Gasoline
120 V 10 A AC and 12 V8.3A
27.50A
N/A
120 V
60Hz
3 HP
7 HP
Features a OHV air cooled engine
4- Stroke
N/A
3600 RPM
Yes it is CARB complaint
Has been certified by EPA – safe to be used
Yes, it is certified by the EPA
It uses cold start technology in order to be able to perform in cold weather.
Very easy to start – doesn’t require complicated startup. Just click on the button for power on or off
Yes, it is easy to start because it has got only one start type
Has a 1.3 gallon fuel capacity
3.96 Gallons
Runs for 8.5 hours at a 1/2 load
12.3 hours
Built with a low oil shut –off. Automatically powers down the generator once low oil has been detected in the fuel tank.
Yes, it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine
OHV air cooled engine – prevents G1200 from overheating after running for long hours
Yes, it is air cooled since it has got a forced air cooling system
Features 98cc OHV engine capacity – able to run nonstop for long hours
208 cc
65 db – will operate quietly not to disturb your peace at home or work
69Db-it has got two pairs of isolated motor mounts which reduce noise levels
Has a multi-purpose ability – can be used at home and workplaces
it is multi-purpose since it can serve as a household backup generator as well as a construction power source
Ability to perform heavy duty. Will work as emergency power at home. Also powers up the jobsite during blackouts.
Yes, it is a heavy duty machine
Has been Neutral bonded to frame – built to a long time
Framed
Electric and manual starting method – easy to use button for on and off
Recoil method
Designed with an open frame
it has got an open frame
2 x 120 V AC Outlet and 1 x 12 V DC output outlets
Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and one 120 30A Twist Lock
Compact and lightweight – easily moved to multiple locations
it is a portable device
69 pounds in total weight – easy to transfer to another location
105 LBS/
N/A
Metallic handle type – easy to carry during movement
two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere
Tagged with warranty on purchase – date and model
3 years factory warranty
21 x 16 x 16 inches – compact size
N/A
Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual
Its engine will shut down once it detects low oil level
it has got an oil warning light which indicating low oil level
Yes - Shuts down instantly on low oil to protect the engine from harm
Yes, the generator shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil level is low
65 db noise level – very low noise level that goes unnoticed most times
69 dB
- Heavy duty for home and workplace light up - Suitable for transportation from one place to another due to low weight - Contains a high peak power of up to 3500 watts and 2800 watts of rated power - Certified by EPA - Compact size that fits in small spaces with 21 x 16 x 16 inches - Features a low oil level shut down when fuel tank is low - Long run time of up to 9 hours at half load - 1.3 large fuel gallon capacity - Mild operating noise of only 65 db - 98 CC OHV air cooled engine - Built with 2 x 120 V AC outlet and 1 x 12 V DC Output - Simple to start – comes with owner’s manual - Has been framed for durability - High quality handle type for strong support - Provides warranty after purchase - Portable during transportation - Choke lever with open and close function
• This generator has got 4000 surge watts which make it good for powering large appliances or power tools. • It has got a powerful 7HP engine which provides plenty of power to handle many jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools. • It has got motor stabilizerswhich lowers the noise level for a substantial amount. • It has is designed with in built voltmeter which is a great addition for people with sensitive devices. • It has a super quiet muffle which reduces engine noise. • It has full power panel with oil warning light, voltmeter, circuit breaker and power outlets.
- Not built with foldable handles and sometimes hard to store - It is Non- CARB complaint - Generator is not able to use solar – requires high fuel maintenance - Not an entire quiet generator - Doesn’t have wheels built to it
• The generator has no RV ready outlet meaning that a manual connection must be made. • It is a heavy machine since it weighs 102 pounds hence making it not easy to be relocated. • Recoil starting is time consuming which delays work.
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