The Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv rates 4.3 among mid-size portable generators; the Champion 5000-Watt Tri Fuel rates 4.2 among small ones. The Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv costs $109.04 less ($579 vs $688.04).
A mid-size dual-fuel generator that can run a fridge, furnace and well pump through a transfer switch. Best for buyers who want 240 V home backup at a low price and don’t mind a pull start.
Amazon $579A small tri-fuel generator for a house with a natural gas line or an RV owner who wants fuel options. It powers a fridge, sump pump and lights, but not 240 V loads.
Amazon $688.04Prices 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.
These two sit in different size classes (mid-size and small), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv | Champion 5000-Watt Tri Fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 91 $0.11 per running watt | 71 $0.17 per running watt |
| Run time 15% | 70 11 hours on a tank at 50% load | 100 14 hours on a tank at 50% load |
| Fuel options 15% | 70 gasoline or propane | 100 gasoline, propane or natural gas |
| Home hookup 15% | 100 240 V outlet for a transfer switch | 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% | 0 pull start only | 80 push-button electric start |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv | Champion 5000-Watt Tri Fuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 5,300 W running, 6,500 W starting | 4,000 W running, 5,000 W starting |
| Propane | 4,800 W running, 5,800 W starting | 3,600 W running, 4,500 W starting |
| Natural gas | - | 3,240 W running, 4,050 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), L14-30 | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), L5-30 |
| Transfer switch ready | Yes, 240 V | 120 V only (L5-30) |
| Full power at 120 V | Yes | No |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 23% | - |
| Price per watt | $0.11 | $0.17 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane | Gasoline, propane, natural gas |
| Tank | 4.7 gal | 5 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 11 hr at 50% load | 14 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 9 hr | 10.5 hr |
| Engine | 274 cc | 224 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise | 68 dBA | 68 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Recoil (pull) | Electric and recoil |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 23.23 x 20.08 x 19.09 in | 24.6 x 25 x 22.2 in |
| Weight | 135.6 lb | 135 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2021-09 | 2023-09 |
