Westinghouse WGen7500DF vs Westinghouse WGen9500DF

The Westinghouse WGen9500DF is the more powerful unit: 9,500 running watts against 7,500 — about 21% more capacity for the Westinghouse WGen9500DF. The Westinghouse WGen7500DF is the quieter of the two (72 dBA vs 74 dBA — though manufacturers measure noise at different loads and distances).

Westinghouse WGen7500DF Westinghouse WGen9500DF
Type portable portable
Fuel gasoline, propane gasoline, propane
Running watts (gas / LP for standby) 7500 W 9500 W
Starting watts (gas) 9500 W 12500 W
Running watts (propane) 6750 W 8500 W
Starting watts (propane) 8550 W 11200 W
Noise level 72 dBA 74 dBA
Fuel tank 6.6 gal 6.6 gal
Output voltage 120/240V 120/240V
Transfer-switch-ready outlet 30 A 50 A
Outlets 2x GFCI 5-20R duplex, L14-30R, 14-50R
Start type remote electric remote electric
Engine displacement 420 cc 457 cc
Weight 201 lb 211 lb

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Westinghouse WGen7500DF or the Westinghouse WGen9500DF?

The Westinghouse WGen9500DF, at 9,500 running watts on its best fuel versus 7,500 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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