The Westinghouse WGen3600DFc is the better portable generator overall, rated 4.1 to 3.9. The Westinghouse WGen3600DFc leads on value and starting. The Champion 4550-Watt Dual Fuel CARB wins on run time. The Westinghouse WGen3600DFc costs $160.99 less ($499 vs $659.99).
A small dual-fuel generator with remote start for an RV or for a fridge, lights and a sump pump in an outage. Worth the step up from the pull-start WGen3600DFcv if you want to start it from indoors.
Amazon $499A low-cost dual-fuel generator for California buyers and RV owners who need a CARB-compliant model. It runs a 30 A RV or a fridge and a few circuits in an outage.
Tractor Supply $659.99Prices were last checked October 28, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small portable generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Westinghouse WGen3600DFc | Champion 4550-Watt Dual Fuel CARB |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 85 $0.14 per running watt | 68 $0.18 per running watt |
| Run time 15% | 65 10.5 hours on a tank at 50% load | 100 14 hours on a tank at 50% load |
| Fuel options 15% | 70 gasoline or propane | 70 gasoline or propane |
| Home hookup 15% | 40 120 V 30 A outlet only (no 240 V) | 40 120 V 30 A outlet only (no 240 V) |
| CO safety 10% | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up |
| Warranty 10% | 67 3-year warranty | 67 3-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app | 0 pull start only |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DFc | Champion 4550-Watt Dual Fuel CARB | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 3,600 W running, 4,650 W starting | 3,650 W running, 4,550 W starting |
| Propane | 3,240 W running, 4,180 W starting | 3,285 W running, 4,100 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), L5-30 | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), L5-30 |
| Transfer switch ready | 120 V only (L5-30) | 120 V only (L5-30) |
| Full power at 120 V | - | No |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 23% | - |
| Price per watt | $0.14 | $0.18 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane | Gasoline, propane |
| Tank | 4 gal | 4.7 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 10.5 hr at 50% load | 14 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 14 hr | 10.5 hr |
| Engine | 212 cc | 224 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise | 68 dBA | 68 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Remote, electric and recoil | Recoil (pull) |
| Wheels | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 23.3 x 22.8 x 21.3 in | 23.4 x 19.7 x 19.8 in |
| Weight | 121.1 lb | 110 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2022-05 | 2022-11 |
