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Westinghouse WGen20000 - 20,000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator (49-State)
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Optional Accessories
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Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
20,000 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
28,000
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Westinghouse
- Westinghouse WGen20000 Portable Generator
- Designed for backing up your home during a power outage
- Electric Start (Battery Included)
- Allows for quick and easy starting
- Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) - Sine Wave Output
- Less than 5% Total Harmonic Distortion
- Provides safe and clean power for electronics
- Smart Idle Control
- Reduces engine RPM when no load is present
- Decreases fuel use and lowers noise levels
- 999cc Westinghouse V-Twin 4-Cycle Engine
- Cast iron sleeve provides longer engine life
- Designed for easier starting and fuel-efficient operation
- Low Oil Shutdown
- Helps prevent engine damage before it happens
- 17.2-Gallon Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Gauge
- Provides up to 11-hours of run time @ 50% load
- Circuit Breaker Protection
- Protects appliances & equipment from harmful voltage swings
- Helps prevent overload to generator
- 50-Amp 120/240V (14-50R) Receptacles
- Allows you to get maximum power from the generator
- 30-Amp 120/240V (L14-30R) Receptacles
- Great for powering high amp-draw equipment
- VFT Meter
- Displays Volts, Hz & lifetime hours
- 12" Solid Wheels & Fold-Down Handles
- Allows for easy movement over uneven terrain
- Includes Lifting Bracket
- Ideal for lifting the generator on the job site
- Added Extras:
- Oil, funnel, tool kit, battery charger & Quick Start Guide
- 3-Year Residential & 1-Year Commercial Warranty
- Also includes Lifetime Technical Support
- EPA / Non-CARB Compliant - Not For Sale In California
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Ethylbenzene which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer, and Toluene which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
Plug Types
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![NEMA L14-30R](https://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/images/plug_image14.jpg)
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WGEN20000
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General Information
Product Category
Generator - Portable
Overview
Product Category
Generator - Portable
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
540 Pounds
CARB Compliant
No
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
38 Inches
Product Width
35 Inches
Product Height
40.4 Inches
UPC
850011336601
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
20000 Watts
Surge Watts
28000 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
83.3 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
17.2 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
11 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Idle Control
Yes
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
Yes
Lifting Eye
Yes
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Westinghouse
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start
CC
999 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
1 Year
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L14-30R
3
NEMA 14-50R
2
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