Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (76533) vs Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv
The Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv is the more powerful unit: 5,300 running watts against 3,800 — about 28% more capacity for the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv. The Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv runs longer at half load — 11 hours on its 4.7-gallon tank vs 8 hours.
| Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (76533) | Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline, propane | gasoline, propane |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 3800 W | 5300 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 4750 W | 6500 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 3420 W | 4800 W |
| Starting watts (propane) | 4275 W | 5800 W |
| Noise level | 68 dBA | 68 dBA |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 8 h | 11 h |
| Runtime at 25% load (gas) | — | 14.5 h |
| Fuel tank | — | 4.7 gal |
| Transfer-switch-ready outlet | — | 30 A |
| Start type | electric | recoil |
| CO safety shutoff | — | Yes |
| Engine displacement | 224 cc | 274 cc |
| Weight | — | 135.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (76533) or the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv?
The Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv, at 5,300 running watts on its best fuel versus 3,800 W. Remember that dual-fuel and natural-gas ratings are lower than gasoline ratings — the comparison table shows the published per-fuel figures.
Where do these specifications come from?
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