Champion 3500W Dual Fuel (201213) vs Westinghouse WGen3600DF
The Westinghouse WGen3600DF is the more powerful unit: 3,600 running watts against 3,500 — about 3% more capacity for the Westinghouse WGen3600DF. The Champion 3500W Dual Fuel (201213) runs longer at half load — 14 hours on its 4.7-gallon tank vs 10.5 hours.
| Champion 3500W Dual Fuel (201213) | Westinghouse WGen3600DF | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline, propane | gasoline, propane |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 3500 W | 3600 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 4000 W | 4650 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 3150 W | 3240 W |
| Starting watts (propane) | 3600 W | 4180 W |
| Noise level | 68 dBA | 68 dBA |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 14 h | 10.5 h |
| Runtime at 25% load (gas) | — | 14 h |
| Fuel tank | 4.7 gal | 4 gal |
| Output voltage | 120V | 120V |
| Start type | recoil | electric |
| Engine displacement | 224 cc | 212 cc |
| Weight | 108 lb | 120 lb |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Champion 3500W Dual Fuel (201213) or the Westinghouse WGen3600DF?
The Westinghouse WGen3600DF, at 3,600 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.
Which costs less to run, the Champion 3500W Dual Fuel (201213) or the Westinghouse WGen3600DF?
Estimated fuel for 24 hours at about 50% load: $26 on gasoline for the Champion 3500W Dual Fuel (201213) vs $29 on gasoline for the Westinghouse WGen3600DF, at national average prices. These are spec-sheet-derived estimates — the assumptions are on the methodology page, and different fuels make this a cost comparison, not an efficiency ranking.
Where do these specifications come from?
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