Westinghouse WGen5300s vs Westinghouse WGen6000
The Westinghouse WGen6000 is the more powerful unit: 6,000 running watts against 5,300 — about 12% more capacity for the Westinghouse WGen6000. The Westinghouse WGen5300s is the quieter of the two (68 dBA vs 72 dBA — though manufacturers measure noise at different loads and distances).
| Westinghouse WGen5300s | Westinghouse WGen6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 5300 W | 6000 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 6600 W | 7500 W |
| Noise level | 68 dBA | 72 dBA |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 11 h | — |
| Runtime at 25% load (gas) | 14.5 h | — |
| Fuel tank | 4.7 gal | 6.6 gal |
| Output voltage | — | 120/240V |
| Transfer-switch-ready outlet | 30 A | 30 A |
| Start type | electric | electric |
| Engine displacement | 274 cc | 420 cc |
| Weight | 131.4 lb | 174 lb |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Westinghouse WGen5300s or the Westinghouse WGen6000?
The Westinghouse WGen6000, at 6,000 running watts on its best fuel versus 5,300 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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