Head to head
Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI vs Champion 201176 9000W Tri-Fuel Inverter
Westinghouse · Inverter Generator
Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI
~$1,399
3,900 W / 5,000 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Champion · Inverter Generator
Champion 201176 9000W Tri-Fuel Inverter
~$1,499
7,250 W / 9,000 W surge · up to furnace blower, sump pump or a window AC
Quick takeThe Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI lists about $100 lower; the Champion 201176 9000W Tri-Fuel Inverter puts out more sustained power (7,250 W); the Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI is quieter at 61 dB.
| Spec | Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI | Champion 201176 9000W Tri-Fuel Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,399 | ~$1,499 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) | Tri Fuel (Gas/LP/NG) |
| Running / output watts | 3,900 W | 7,250 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 5,000 W | 9,000 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 61 dB | 72 dB |
| Runtime | 18 hrs gasoline, 22 hrs propane at 25% load (3.2 gal tank) | 14 hrs @ 25% load (4.3 gal gas); ~12 hrs on 20-lb propane; unlimited on NG hookup |
| Outlets | 1x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1x 120V TT-30R, 2x USB, parallel ports | 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 2x 120V 20A GFCI duplex |
| Fuel tank | 3.2 gal | 4.3 gal |
| Weight | 111 lbs | 157 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 3-year limited, lifetime technical support | 3-year limited |
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Owner pros and cons
Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI
- +Electronic fuel injection improves cold starts and fuel economy
- +Wheels and telescoping handle
- +TT-30R plus 20A duplex and two USB ports
- −111 lbs by Westinghouse's spec sheet; its marketing copy says 105.8
- −61 dBA, and Westinghouse's own figures disagree; owners report it louder under load
- −TT-30R is 120V; no 240V outlet for a transfer switch
- −Listed as not CARB compliant
Champion 201176 9000W Tri-Fuel Inverter
- +Only mainstream unit combining tri-fuel with <3% THD inverter power
- +Natural-gas hookup with included hoses — unlimited runtime
- +50A and 30A 240V outlets feed interlocks and transfer switches
- +20% lighter and smaller than conventional 9kW frames
- +Cold Start tech and electric start with battery included
- +Frequent street pricing well under the $1,499 MSRP
- −NG output drops to 5,875 running watts
- −72 dBA open-frame noise — not closed-case quiet
- −Thirsty on gasoline under heavy load
- −Start battery needs charging between storm seasons