Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv vs Westinghouse WGen5300s
Both units carry the same best-fuel running rating: 5,300 W. The Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv offers more fuel flexibility (gasoline, propane) where the Westinghouse WGen5300s runs on gasoline.
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv | Westinghouse WGen5300s | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline, propane | gasoline |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 5300 W | 5300 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 6500 W | 6600 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 4800 W | — |
| Starting watts (propane) | 5800 W | — |
| Noise level | 68 dBA | 68 dBA |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 11 h | 11 h |
| Runtime at 25% load (gas) | 14.5 h | 14.5 h |
| Fuel tank | 4.7 gal | 4.7 gal |
| Transfer-switch-ready outlet | 30 A | 30 A |
| Start type | recoil | electric |
| CO safety shutoff | Yes | — |
| Engine displacement | 274 cc | 274 cc |
| Weight | 135.6 lb | 131.4 lb |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv or the Westinghouse WGen5300s?
Estimated fuel for 24 hours at about 50% load: $33 on gasoline for the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv vs $33 on gasoline for the Westinghouse WGen5300s, 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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