Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv
4.0/5#6 of 12 in small portable generators
4.0

A small dual-fuel generator for an RV or a fridge, lights and a sump pump in an outage. Good for buyers who want to store propane instead of gasoline.

  • 3,600 / 4,650 WRunning / starting
  • Gasoline, propaneFuel
  • 10.5 hr at 50% loadRun time
  • 120 V only (L5-30)Transfer switch
  • 104.7 lbWeight
  • $0.11Price / W
Check price at Amazon$399

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Pros
  • Runs on gasoline or propane, and switches fuels without shutting down
  • Up to 14 hours on a 20 lb propane tank at half load
  • TT-30R and L5-30R plugs take an RV or travel trailer cord directly
  • Shuts itself off if carbon monoxide builds up nearby
Cons
  • Pull start only
  • No 240 V outlet, so it cannot feed a house transfer switch for a well pump
  • No wheel kit included

The Westinghouse WGen3600 family

Every Westinghouse WGen3600 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

ModelRunning / startingRatingPrice
Westinghouse WGen3600cv3,600 / 4,650 W3.7/5$349
Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv (this one)3,600 / 4,650 W4.0/5$399
Westinghouse WGen3600DFc3,600 / 4,650 W4.1/5$499

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 numberWGen3600DFcv (part 3624)
Output
Gasoline3,600 W running, 4,650 W starting
Propane3,240 W running, 4,180 W starting
Outlets2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), L5-30
Transfer switch ready120 V only (L5-30)
Total harmonic distortionunder 23%
Price per watt$0.11
Fuel and run time
FuelGasoline, propane
Tank4 gal
Run time (gasoline)10.5 hr at 50% load
Run time (propane, 20 lb tank)14 hr
Engine212 cc
Noise and safety
Rated noise68 dBA
CO shutoffYes
CARB compliantNo
Build
StartingRecoil (pull)
WheelsNo
Dimensions23.5 x 18.5 x 18.9 in
Weight104.7 lb
Warranty3 years
Released2022-05

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