Champion 4500W Inverter (200986) vs Westinghouse iGen4500DF Dual Fuel
The Westinghouse iGen4500DF Dual Fuel is the more powerful unit: 3,700 running watts against 3,500 — about 5% more capacity for the Westinghouse iGen4500DF Dual Fuel. The Westinghouse iGen4500DF Dual Fuel is the quieter of the two (52 dBA vs 61 dBA — though manufacturers measure noise at different loads and distances). The Westinghouse iGen4500DF Dual Fuel offers more fuel flexibility (gasoline, propane) where the Champion 4500W Inverter (200986) runs on gasoline.
| Champion 4500W Inverter (200986) | Westinghouse iGen4500DF Dual Fuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | inverter | inverter |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline, propane |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 3500 W | 3700 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 4500 W | 4500 W |
| Running watts (propane) | — | 3330 W |
| Starting watts (propane) | — | 4050 W |
| Noise level | 61 dBA | 52 dBA |
| Runtime at 25% load (gas) | 14 h | 18 h |
| Fuel tank | 2.3 gal | 3.4 gal |
| Output voltage | 120V | 120V |
| Start type | — | remote electric |
| Engine displacement | 212 cc | — |
| Weight | 95 lb | 98 lb |
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Champion 4500W Inverter (200986) or the Westinghouse iGen4500DF Dual Fuel?
The Westinghouse iGen4500DF Dual Fuel, at 3,700 running watts on its best fuel versus 3,500 W. Remember that dual-fuel and natural-gas ratings are lower than gasoline ratings — the comparison table shows the published per-fuel figures.
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