WEN 4800-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, Electric Start, RV-Ready, Quiet and Lightweight with Fuel Shut Off and CO Watchdog

4.6 | 2,519 ratings

Price: 582.17

Last update: 06-10-2024

About this item

224cc engine generates up to 4800 surge watts and 4000 rated watts
Produces clean power to prevent damage to sensitive electronics such as smartphones, tablets and laptops
Features keyless electric start for easy ignitions as well as a recoil start as backup
The WEN Watchdog CO Shutdown Sensor helps protect both you and your family by automatically turning off the generator if dangerous levels of carbon monoxide are etected
Includes fuel shut-off to help limit maintenance, onboard wheels, a telescoping pull handle, four three-prong 120V receptacles, one TT-30R RV receptacle, one 12V DC receptacle, two 5V USB ports, and a three-year warranty

Product information

Brand

WEN

Wattage

4800 watts

Fuel Type

electric

Power Source

Fuel Powered

Recommended Uses For Product

Commercial, Residential, Camping

Item Weight

77 Pounds

Voltage

120 Volts

Output Wattage

4800 Watts

Special Feature

Portable, Electric Start, Super Quiet, CO Sensor, Fully Enclosed Design

Included Components

4800-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, Electric Start, RV-Ready, Quiet and Lightweight with Fuel Shut Off and CO Watchdog

Color

Black

Product Dimensions

23.8"L x 12.6"W x 22"H

Model Name

4800-Watt Portable Inverter Generator

Engine Type

4 Stroke

Ignition System Type

electric start

Tank Volume

1.9 Gallons

Engine Displacement

224 Cubic Centimeters

Runtime

7 hours

Frequency

60 Hz

Starting Wattage

4800 Watts

Running Wattage

4000 Watts

Is Electric

Yes

UPC

044459564805

Manufacturer

WEN

Global Trade Identification Number

00044459564805

Item Weight

77 pounds

ASIN

B0C1Q7WTJH

Country of Origin

China

Item model number

56480iX

Customer Reviews

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,516 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#6,170 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
#21 in Outdoor Generators

Top reviews from the United States

Richie

Works with camper air conditioner.

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024

Bought this for my fifth wheel with single air conditioner. With the Wen 56325i(2300w peak, 1900w continuous), I could run the air conditioner, but not on eco mode. When on eco, it would bog, and overload. I still love the 56235i, and use for other things. With this 56360i, on eco mode on, a/c turns on no problem, and generator ramps up just fine. It handles the load no problem, and does not seem to struggle. Note: My a/c unit is equipped with a hard start kit. Folks often install this, or “soft start” kits when planning to run their rigs with generators, something to keep in mind. A little heavier than the 56235i, but manageable. Plenty quiet for what it does, and awesome price for the output.

Jonathan S

I'm pretty dang happy with it

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023

In Econ mode (which you use constantly except for starting, shutoff, and >1600w activities):
Noise: a little louder than an air conditioner. Slightly louder than an idling car. Nobody complains.
Duration idling <500w: nearly sixteen hours.
>Running a single (standard 600w window) A/C unit on high: ~10 hours
>Running a 1000w electric heater: ~8 hours
>Running a 1500w electric heater: <6 hours

Over a year later, she's still kicking just fine. It's been a year, but over 10,000 operating hours. We work her hard. It's actually easier starting her now than it was before winter. (Of course, I did the long-term storage procedure). The auto shutoff and push-button start have made using her a breeze. Kinda wish I still had a ripcord backup - I had to use vehicle jumper packs a few times last year, due to loose battery connection issues. Maybe it would be better if the thick rubber battery band was still intact, but I found it impossible to work with. It made the battery effectively inaccessible.

I considered the four stars rating because it does have some issues. The battery connections shake and loosen, which can cause difficulty starting, recharging issues, and possibly damage the battery. The ripcord broke with a single bad pull (I pulled at the wrong angle, since it was my first time using it). Dirty oil will give you great difficulty in starting. The spark collector can't be removed for cleaning, the screws strip. The beaded chains on the gas cap and oil drain are flimsy and will definitely break. It's not light. I've gotten stronger from lifting it so often, and my honey refuses to lift it at all.

Overall: it's pretty great quality despite the low price. It's been very reliable (some exceptions) and done its job well.

Noise review: It's often a huge concern with generators, and this is competitively quiet with anything on the market (I've been to enough festivals, I've seen them all). Actually, quieter than most harbor freight inverter gens. Pop out your favorite little bluetooth speaker and you won't hardly notice it. Walking through parking lots, many times I've failed to notice its sound until I could see it. If you listen carefully, you can notice... but you won't. Better white noise than traffic sounds, but rather intrusive noise in quiet spaces, like suburbs and farms.

Will I purchase it again when this one dies? Maybe. Will I buy this brand? Yes, almost certainly.
I'm considering a pair of linked "suitcase generators" for redundancy and the ability to run power in two places. The total runtime is the concern here. No one wants to wake up halfway through the sweltering night to fill gas and get the A/C running again... but with our new batteries, that might not be a concern.

Mark

This is a great generator for the money, and quiet!

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023

I did a lot of research before deciding on this generator. There are others that are cheaper, and definitely lighter that this one. But in my opinion there is a reason why this one stands above the others out there. For one the run time on a single fill up. It can run for up to 12 hours on a single tank if gas when in eco mode. The others had run times ranging anywhere from 4 hours on a tank to 8-9 hours. I don't want to be filling a gas tank in 3:00 in the morning while I'm running my AC in my camper. I was very surprised and how quiet this generator is. Even when running my AC I could stand right by it and carry on a conversation. It is heavy compared to some of the others, but to me that just means it's built well. The electric start is also a great plus. The built in handle makes it easy to move despite its weight. It is also easy to fill and change the oil. Some of the other units are very hard to service, not this one! I ran my AC, fridge, microwave and coffee pot in my camper and this baby barely kicked up at all. Do your research, and compare. This is a great generator for the money, and very well built.

Modern, quiet, easy to use. Much better than expected.

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024

I very much like having an electric start. That’s a game changer for me. Has great indicators for load and remaining fuel. Starting is a breeze and it has an auto shutdown which turns off the fuel supply while the engine keeps running until is used up all remaining fuel in the carburetor so next time you use it the carburetor isn’t gummed up.

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