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.
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Every Westinghouse WGen5300 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Running / starting | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv (this one) | 5,300 / 6,500 W | 4.3/5 | $579 |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFc | 5,300 / 6,600 W | 4.4/5 | $649 |
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.
| Model number | WGen5300DFcv (part 5331) |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Gasoline | 5,300 W running, 6,500 W starting |
| Propane | 4,800 W running, 5,800 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), L14-30 |
| Transfer switch ready | Yes, 240 V |
| Full power at 120 V | Yes |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 23% |
| Price per watt | $0.11 |
| Fuel and run time | |
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane |
| Tank | 4.7 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 11 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 9 hr |
| Engine | 274 cc |
| Noise and safety | |
| Rated noise | 68 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No |
| Build | |
| Starting | Recoil (pull) |
| Wheels | Yes |
| Dimensions | 23.23 x 20.08 x 19.09 in |
| Weight | 135.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2021-09 |
A mid-size dual-fuel generator with remote start and a 240 V outlet for a transfer switch. Good for home backup of the essentials, as long as it can stay put or be carried by two people.
Amazon $649A mid-size dual-fuel generator for running most of a home’s essentials through a transfer switch at a low price per watt.
Amazon $874.99A mid-size dual-fuel generator for home backup at a low price, for buyers who want propane as a fallback. The 50-state fuel-injected model costs more.
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