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Yes, this is a portable generator
It is portable
5250 watts for gas and 4250 watts for propane
12,000 watts
4750 watts for gasoline and 3800 watts for propane
9500 watts
RV ready with a travel trailer 30-R receptacle and digital data center
Gas powered
It is powered by gas
N/A
Recoil start
It is optional
It is optional
Utilizes dual fuel for flexibility
It uses dual fuel which gives you the Freedom and flexibility of fuel choice.
Liquid propane and gasoline with patented switch and go technology
Gasoline / propane
30 Amperage
39.6A / 79.2A
120 Voltage
120V / 240VAC & 12VDC
Frequency at 60 Hz
60 Hz
N/A
18 HP
224 cc
4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition
4 stroke
3600RPM
CARB Complaint
It is CARB complaint
It is EPA approved
It is designed with cold start technology for quick start in cold weather
Utilizes a easy to start traditional pull-start mechanism and also a simple and elegant electric starter
It is easy to start since it is equipped with electric start and recoil start options
4 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with a 0.36 GPH of fuel consumption
8.3 gallons
20 lbs tank size for propane – comes with about 0.52 GPH or propane consumption
4 gallons
Runs for 11 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load
8.83 hours
Spends up to 9 hours on a 1/2 propane load
7.2 hours
Automatic low oil shut-off system
Has a low oil shut off sensor which protects the engine from damage
Air cooled
It is cooled by air
224 cc OHV engine - 4 stroke engine capacity
457cc
N/A
76 decibels of noise level
72DBA
Multi-purpose – built with a spark arrestor for forests and camps. Also has transfer switch ready for homes and offices
It is multi-purpose since it can power up several tools at the same time
Handle heavy duty lighting requirements and keeps family connected during power blackouts
It is a heavy duty machine since it can power up high voltage equipment such as lights, sump pump, medical equipment and others
Framed for durability with rugged M frame style
It is frame for durability
Recoil and electric starting method
Electric / recoil method
FG5250PBE has an open frame for stability
Has an open frame
(1) 120V 30A (RV) outlet, (1) Duplex 120V 20A outlet and (1) 120/240V 30A twist-lock outlet (L14-30)
(TWO) Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI,(ONE) 120V 30A (L5-30R),(ONE) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) and (ONE) 120/240V 50A (14-50R)
Wheels and handle make generator portable during movement
It is a portable dvice
108 pounds
221 lbs
Attached with 8 inch never flat wheels. Big enough to mount raised surfaces
Solid- fill wheels
Features a pair of drop down handles – rubberized at the top for a comfort grip
2 years warranty
3 year residential limited factory warranty
27 x 19 x 22 inches
30.00 x 30.00 x 26.00 inches
Comes with Oil, tool kit, funnel and propane hose
12V Generator Battery, Generator Wheel Kit, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner's Manual
Low oil and over load protection- indicates once oil is low
It has an oil warning light which lights indicating low oil level
Generator shuts down instantly once oil is low and not refilled
It shuts down if the low oil warning light lights in order to protect the engine from damage
76 dBA noise level – quieter than a vacuum cleaner
72 DBA
- Features high starting watts 5250 watts for gas and 4250 watts for propane - Running watts of 4750 watts for gasoline and 3800 watts for propane - Multi-purpose generator constructed with a spark arrestor for forests and camps. Also has transfer switch ready for homes and offices - Outlets are (1) 120V 30A (RV) outlet, (1) Duplex 120V 20A outlet and (1) 120/240V 30A twist-lock outlet (L14-30) - Easy to start using the traditional pull-start mechanism and also features an elegant electric starter - RV ready through a travel trailer 30-R receptacle and digital data center - Generator contains a low oil and over load protection that turns off engine - Works on both gasoline and propane fuel types - Drop down handle style with a rubberized material to give you a comfortable handle - Comes with Oil, tool kit, funnel and propane hose of included accessories - Up to 20 lbs of tank size for propane and about 0.52 GPH or propane consumption - Noise level of 76 decibels for a quiet operation - Comes with large 8 inch never flat wheels that easily mounts over raised surfaces
Has a heavy duty frame with four points fully isolated motor mounts for smooth quiet operation. It is designed with dual Fuel Technology which allows you to run your generator on Propane or Gas. It has several accessories included Has a fully featured power panel
- It is not EPA or CSA certified - Generator produces some sound while it is running - Heavy to lift on stairs and other highly raised surfaces - Cold start technology is not listed - It is expensive to purchase gas and propane
It has a low fuel efficiency It relatively has low run time Has no remote start It is heavy
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