The catch
WEN DF360iX
Output is 120V only, and no plug adapter can turn it into 240V.
Side by side
WEN DF360iX vs Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI: Westinghouse rolls and starts remotely, and WEN carries by handle
Quick verdict
The carry-handle inverter or the wheeled, remote-start EFI unit with more capacity.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A running load of 2,500W on propane
Nominal margin is 100W for DF360iX and 1,000W for iGen5000DFc EFI. A negative number means the continuous rating has been exceeded.
Where this comes from
The measured total running load is assumed to be 2500W on propane. Margin = fuel-specific running watts minus 2500. Starting transients, altitude, temperature, power factor and per-leg limits are left out.
The catch
Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter
It cannot serve as a 240V transfer-switch generator.
WEN DF360iX
- Why pick it
- Regular carrying calls for a 49lb unit
- You are fine with a recoil starter
- The catch
- Output is 120V only, and no plug adapter can turn it into 240V.
Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter
- Why pick it
- Remote starting and 3500W on propane are needs for you
- You want remote start and electric start along with EFI
- The catch
- It cannot serve as a 240V transfer-switch generator.
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What this page compares
DF360iX and iGen5000DFc EFI examined on fuel-specific power, starting demand, voltage and connection limits before a generator is chosen.
The carry-handle inverter or the wheeled, remote-start EFI unit with more capacity.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A continuous propane load of 2,500W
Westinghouse gives 900W more running output on propane. Its propane starting rating of 4500W also tops the WEN’s 3500W, which helps with a starting surge you have verified separately.
- WEN DF360iX
- Depends
- Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter
- Depends
Moving the generator and starting it when the power is out
Dry weight is 111lb for the Westinghouse, more than twice the 49lb of the WEN. Wheels help around a driveway, though getting it up into a truck is another matter.
- WEN DF360iX
- Depends
- Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter
- Depends
Hooking up the specified appliances or the home inlet
120V and a TT-30R come on both. Decide based on your load and handling requirements, and do not take an RV-ready label as proof that every air conditioner will start.
- WEN DF360iX
- Depends
- Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter
- Depends
Lifting the wheeled unit into a vehicle means 62lb more
Dry, the Westinghouse weighs 62lb more, about 2.27 times the WEN’s mass. Carrying it again and again can outweigh the convenience of remote start.
- WEN DF360iX
- Depends
- Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
A running load of 2,500W on propane
Nominal margin is 100W for DF360iX and 1,000W for iGen5000DFc EFI. A negative number means the continuous rating has been exceeded.
How we worked this out
The measured total running load is assumed to be 2500W on propane. Margin = fuel-specific running watts minus 2500. Starting transients, altitude, temperature, power factor and per-leg limits are left out.
A total starting event of 3,800W
Measured against this separately specified total starting demand, DF360iX has -300W of published peak margin and iGen5000DFc EFI has 700W.
How we worked this out
Take the combined load during one motor start as 3800W, counting the appliances already running. Subtract 3800 from the propane starting rating. That shows nothing about surge duration or whether the motor starts successfully.
Lifting the wheeled unit into a vehicle means 62lb more
Dry, the Westinghouse weighs 62lb more, about 2.27 times the WEN’s mass. Carrying it again and again can outweigh the convenience of remote start.
How we worked this out
111 minus 49 = 62lb. 111 ÷ 49 = 2.27. Fuel, oil and carried accessories are not included.
Plug in your numbers
Can either generator run what you need?
This checks hard limits only. Personal preferences are left out of the math.
WEN DF360iX
Works with your numbersOn gasoline, it is rated for 2,900 running and 3,600 starting watts. With reserve, your load plan calls for 1,200 watts running and 2,900 watts starting.
Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter
Works with your numbersOn gasoline, it is rated for 3,900 running and 5,000 starting watts. With reserve, your load plan calls for 1,200 watts running and 2,900 watts starting.
The estimate adds up the running watts of everything on at once, the biggest single startup surge and 15% headroom. Check each appliance label before you rely on it. Never run a fuel-burning generator indoors, in a garage or near doors, windows or vents.
Option A
WEN, DF360iX
DF360iX
This dual-fuel inverter has a carry handle and suits modest 120V loads. It is rated 2900W running on gasoline and 2600W on propane, and it has a TT-30R socket and recoil start.
- Best for
- Carrying a 120V dual-fuel inverter
Facts we checked
- Gasoline output of 2900W running and 3600W starting
- Propane output of 2600W running and 3500W starting
- No support for natural gas
- Two 5-20R sockets plus a 120V TT-30R
Option B
Westinghouse, iGen5000DFc EFI
iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter
Rated for 3,900 running watts and 5,000 starting watts on gasoline, it also takes propane.
- Best for
- run a refrigerator and essential lights, and keep a sump pump going through an outage
Facts we checked
- Gasoline output comes to 3,900 running watts and 5,000 starting watts.
- Gasoline and propane both work as fuel.
- Inverter power electronics produce its output.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | WEN DF360iX | Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running and starting output on propane | 2,600W running / 3,500W starting | 3,500W running / 4,500W starting | Each of continuous load and brief starting demand has its own limit. |
| Starting system | Recoil | Remote and electric with EFI | How easy it is to start is a separate matter from how the generator is carried. |
| Handling layout | 49lb carry-handle body | 111lb wheeled enclosure | Look at the route out of storage and how it will get into a vehicle. |
| Connection panel | 120V TT-30R plus two 5-20R sockets | 120V TT-30R plus duplex 5-20R | Match the exact receptacle, breaker and cord to the system you intend. |
| Gasoline tank | 1.5 gallons | 3.2 gallons | Runtime at your load cannot be worked out from tank size alone. |
| Power regulation | Inverter, Under 1.2% at full load | Inverter, 3% or less | Check waveform requirements specific to the load. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With WEN DF360iX
- Ratings drop when you run propane or natural gas. Judge the running load and the motor starting demand independently.
With Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter
- It weighs 111 pounds, so it moves on wheels and is not something one person can lift comfortably.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Regular carrying calls for a 49lb unit
Go with WEN DF360iX. Westinghouse gives 900W more running output on propane. Its propane starting rating of 4500W also tops the WEN’s 3500W, which helps with a starting surge you have verified separately.
Remote starting and 3500W on propane are needs for you
Go with Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter. Dry weight is 111lb for the Westinghouse, more than twice the 49lb of the WEN. Wheels help around a driveway, though getting it up into a truck is another matter.
Decision guide
How to decide
It is a carry-handle inverter against wheeled remote-start EFI capacity.
Run the numbers on your fuel
Westinghouse gives 900W more running output on propane. Its propane starting rating of 4500W also tops the WEN’s 3500W, which helps with a starting surge you have verified separately.
Handling and ownership compared
Dry weight is 111lb for the Westinghouse, more than twice the 49lb of the WEN. Wheels help around a driveway, though getting it up into a truck is another matter.
What to confirm on connection and installation
120V and a TT-30R come on both. Decide based on your load and handling requirements, and do not take an RV-ready label as proof that every air conditioner will start.
What this page can’t tell you
- None of this was measured in a generator or motor-start test. It is all calculated from specifications.
- Usable output drops when altitude, temperature, fuel supply or an individual 120V leg limit gets in the way.
- Safety indoors, in a garage or under an enclosed shelter is not something CO shutoff provides.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the generator sets we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 3 of the 24 models checked meet every need here: “Power a refrigerator and the essential lights” and “Have one person lift it”.
3 models fit, out of 24 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Power a refrigerator and the essential lights” and “Have one person lift it”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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