Generac iQ5200 DF
#4 in Mid-sizeFull review
A dual-fuel inverter with enough surge for an RV air conditioner and long propane run time. A good fit for home essentials and 30 A campers willing to use an adapter.
Amazon $1,039.75$1,039.75
3.7/5
A light, low-cost dual-fuel inverter for RVs and outages, with CO shutoff and electric start. Plan on frequent refuelling or a propane tank for long runs.
- 4,000 / 4,800 WRunning / starting
- Gasoline, propaneFuel
- 7 hr at 50% loadRun time
- 62 dBA at light loadNoise
- 78.5 lbWeight
- $0.16Price / W
Check price at Amazon$647
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Runs on gasoline or propane, so you can store fuel that never goes stale
- Shuts itself off if carbon monoxide builds up
- Push-button start
- Plugs straight into a 30 A RV, with four household outlets as well
- Light for its output, at under 80 lb
Cons
- Small 1.9-gallon tank needs refilling often
- Second and third warranty years cover parts only
How it scores
The rating comes from 7 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | DF480iX |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Gasoline | 4,000 W running, 4,800 W starting |
| Propane | 3,600 W running, 4,320 W starting |
| Outlets | 4 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), USB |
| Parallel capable | Yes |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 1.2% |
| Price per watt | $0.16 |
| Fuel and run time | |
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane |
| Tank | 1.9 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 7 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 12 hr |
| Engine | 224 cc |
| Noise and safety | |
| Rated noise (light load) | 62 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes |
| Build | |
| Starting | Electric and recoil |
| App | No |
| Wheels | Yes |
| Dimensions | 23.8 x 12.6 x 22.1 in |
| Weight | 78.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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