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Westinghouse 28000 Peak Watt Home Backup Portable Generator, Electric Start with Auto Choke, Transfer Switch Ready 30A & 50A Outlets, Gas Powered,Blue

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Style: 28000W


Features

  • 20,000 Running Watts and 28,000 Peak Watts; Easy-Access Start Panel with Keyed Electric Start, Choke Knob, and Fuel Control Valve; Up to 17 Hours of Run Time at 25% load on a 17 Gallon Fuel Tank With Fuel Gauge
  • Featuring Four GFCI 120V 520R Standard Household Outlets, Two 50A 120/240V 14-50R Outlets, Two 30A 120/240V L14-30R Outlets, and One 30A 120V L5-30R Outlet; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety
  • Powered by a Heavy Duty 999cc Westinghouse V-Twin OHV Engine Featuring a Cast Iron Sleeve, Reinforced Steel Handles with Quick-Release Pins, Automatic Low Oil Shutdown, Idle Control, and Digital Readout Displaying Lifetime Run Hours, Volts, and Frequency.
  • Plug-and-Play: Oil, Funnel, Setup Guide, and Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box
  • All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA Compliant; Backed by 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage with Nationwide Customer Service Network

Description

For your toughest power needs, the Westinghouse WGen20000 Portable Generator is an ultra-duty generator engineered for strength. With 28,000 peak-Watt and 20,000 running-Watt, the WGen20000 is built with a brawny 999 cc V-Twin OHV Westinghouse Engine to yield up to 11-hours of run time on a hefty 17.17 Gal. (65 L) gas tank with a built-in fuel gauge. It features Push-Button Electric Start to make starting the WGen20000 effortless. Transfer Switch Ready L14-30R and larger 14-50R outlets have the muscle to power all your major appliances like your air conditioner, refrigerator, and sump pump as well as lights or entertainment centers at the same time with a single cord hookup. With outlets that produce less than 5% THD, the WGen20000 allows you to safely and easily charge sensitive electronics directly from the control panel without the need for additional accessories. VFT Data Center displays real-time performance information to keep you up to date with regular maintenance. Constructed with a rugged steel frame with lift brackets, the WGen20000 is conveniently portable with an included set of heavy-duty wheels and handles to have your house, travel trailer, or job site powered in-seconds. The WGen20000 is complete with a 3-year Limited Warranty and Lifetime Technical Support backed by our nationwide customer service and support network.

Brand: Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment


Wattage: 20000 watts


Fuel Type: electric


Power Source: Gas Powered


Recommended Uses For Product: Residential


Item Weight: 583 Pounds


Voltage: 240 Volts


Output Wattage: 28000


Special Feature: Electric Start, Automatic Voltage Regulation, Hour Meter, Fuel Gauge, Automatic Idle Control


Included Components: Manual


Brand: ‎Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment


Wattage: ‎20000 watts


Fuel Type: ‎electric


Power Source: ‎Gas Powered


Recommended Uses For Product: ‎Residential


Item Weight: ‎583 Pounds


Voltage: ‎240 Volts


Output Wattage: ‎28000


Special Feature: ‎Electric Start, Automatic Voltage Regulation, Hour Meter, Fuel Gauge, Automatic Idle Control


Included Components: ‎Manual


Color: ‎Blue


Product Dimensions: ‎38"L x 35"W x 40.4"H


Model Name: ‎Open Frame Generators


Engine Type: ‎OHV V-Twin


Ignition System Type: ‎electric start


Tank Volume: ‎17.2 Gallons


Engine Displacement: ‎999 Cubic Centimeters


Runtime: ‎11 hours


Total Power Outlets: ‎9


Frequency: ‎60 Hz


Running Wattage: ‎20000 Watts


Manufacturer: ‎Westinghouse


Part Number: ‎WGen20000


Item Weight: ‎583 pounds


Item model number: ‎WGen20000


Batteries: ‎1 12V batteries required. (included)


Size: ‎28000W


Style: ‎28000W


Pattern: ‎Generator


Horsepower: ‎37.54


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Sound Level: ‎74 dB


Handle/Lever Placement: ‎Front


Special Features: ‎Electric Start, Automatic Voltage Regulation, Hour Meter, Fuel Gauge, Automatic Idle Control


Batteries Included?: ‎Yes


Batteries Required?: ‎Yes


Battery Cell Type: ‎Lead Acid


Warranty Description: ‎3 Year Limited Warranty


Date First Available: August 12, 2021


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Overall Awesome, but still has some kinks to work out
Style: 28000W
Westinghouse WGen20000 Review: For the most part, I agree with GeneratorBible.com’s review; overall, the thing is awesome. But they forgot some strengths, and mislabeled some of them as weaknesses. The WGen20k is relatively clean-burning, which is nice even outside of California (mentioned in the review, but not as a strength); and while a Remote-Starter sounds nice, it would require an Automatic Choke and some Computer Circuitry, which would drive up the price (I paid about half of what Amazon’s currently charging, and it was still a lot), so I can see why they left ‘em out. They also list the lack of Recoil Starter and extra Weight as weaknesses, but neither is necessarily bad… First, have you ever pulled the recoil cord on a lawnmower and encountered what’s known as ‘Kickback’ -- it’s not much fun (and that’s with a small 150cc engine). Now imagine that same thing with a 1,000cc engine -- holy cats, you’d lose an arm! Second, if you need to maneuver it around various job-sites every day, then yeah, the Weight would be an issue… but if you’re using it for residential back-up power, it’s a plus; I took the wheels, handles, and lifting hook off of mine, and chained it to a concrete pad. Now let’s say you’re a thief looking for a Generator; with a full tank, this thing weighs almost 650-lbs, but even with 4 big guys and a die grinder, each grabbing a corner and trying to coordinate their shuffling -- they’re not going to accomplish much without a lot of time, energy, noise, sparks, and other unwanted attention (security lights and cameras) -- and while my 12ga would unfortunately put a sizable divot in my lawn, the sound alone would be enough to wake God, and all the neighbors in a half-mile radius, and send those would-be thieves a running. They also forgot a couple of weaknesses: 1st, the Dip-Stick is almost unreadable -- which is important because the oil-level is crucial, and there’s not much of it (so there ain’t much difference between the minimum and maximum levels); and 2nd, the Ignition-Keys suck. I use a 6,000 lumen shop light to help decipher the Dip-Stick enigma (not much else I can do), but the Keys have a plastic shroud around the head that’s designed to fit over the ignition-cylinder, but the shrouds are warped, and the plastic is hard (one of ‘em wouldn’t even fully engage, with a strong effort). So I had new Keys made at a locksmith (from Ilco X259 blanks). I read a little about this Generator in some online-forums -- before it was even available, and found people complaining that it’s just too much. I think they’re overlooking one important concept; just because your house draws 10 kilowatts, and you buy a 10 kilowatt Generator -- that doesn’t mean you have a ‘whole-house’ Generator -- far from it. Every manufacturer lists their Generator’s fuel consumption at 50% load. There’s a reason for that, and it’s the same reason that automotive manufacturers equip cars with engines capable of pushing them to twice the speed limit, or more. If every American road were built like the Autobahn, and everyone drove their Fords and Chevys flat-out everywhere they went (assuming they had the skills), they'd blow their engines in less than a week. So if you run your Generator at no more than say 60 or 70%, it’ll last years, maybe decades longer than if you drive it like a teenager. The estimated maximum running-wattage of my small, 1,000 sq ft house (with everything going, all at once), is between about 9,000 and 15,000 watts (summer use is less than winter, spring and fall are lower still), so even I have to be a little careful during winter outages -- what the house lacks in size, it makes up for with inefficiency (Radiant Ceiling Heat, circa 1962… God, what a bad idea). Suggestions: With the standard 2-Wheels, I found it surprisingly easy working my way into holes (in gravel and loose soil -- I’m assuming mud as well), but that’s okay because at almost 550-lbs Dry, it's loads of fun getting back out. Farmers and Construction Workers could keep the thing in a dedicated truck, but that’s less convenient in use, and ties up an entire truck for the duration of the project. But if the Generator had 4-Wheels instead of 2, that would increase maneuverability even on solid ground. Relocate the 2 existing wheels farther forward, add 2 more (on castors) in back, and viola. I’ve seen 4-Wheel ‘kits’ to adapt certain (smaller) Honda Generators, but they are unsteerable -- or rather, ‘skid’ steerable, which presents a whole new set of problems. A small Motor driving those 2 castors would improve handling even more. It would also require a larger battery, more circuitry, and a subsequent increase in price (maybe they could make it a factory ‘Option’). If they could keep the price reasonable, the WGen20k would immediately become the ‘Must-Have’ generator for anyone seeking a ton of power; Contractors, Suburbanites, even people out in Rural areas (City-dwellers, probably not -- they don’t typically have the space for something this big). Dual-Fuel Capability would also be nice (but would also up the price)… same for a Remote-Starter (and the price-tag), so maybe these could all be Options. Speaking of optional equipment, how about a larger Fuel-Tank? You could increase the capacity to 50-Gallons, and only increase the overall height by 7.5-Inches -- or 100-Gallons, with an extra 15-Inches. These would also cost more and weigh a ton (when full), but they’d be an option, and that Motor-Drive would ease the weight, and the extra fuel would prove extremely useful… not just for Contractors working on jobs that last longer than a day; but also Suburbanites looking for an affordable, whole-house solution; and people living out in Rural areas (even Farmers and Ranchers need affordable, continuous power when the grid goes down). Filling a Tank that large would be interesting. I currently keep a half-dozen 5-Gallon Jerry Cans nearby, but if this thing had a 50 or 100-Gallon Tank, I’d either call a Fuel Delivery Company, or buy a 50 or 100-Gallon Fuel Transfer/Storage Tank, with a 12v Pump. The WGen20k Generator currently comes with a small custom-made funnel, which is handy when changing the oil. But what I’d really like is a ‘large’ funnel, for gassing it up. I use a Step-Stool (because holding a 35-lb jerry-can down around your hips, is a whole lot easier than up around your chin), but if the Generator came with a built-in, folding Step-Stool, that would make things easier. Now that I think of it, a Locking Gas-Cap wouldn't suck. And if they could mount the Control-Panel and Dashboard up higher on the Frame, that would be more convenient (less bending over)… at least for us snowflake Suburbanites (Contractors and Country-Folk wouldn’t give a f__k). One last suggestion for people using Portables as whole-house Generators; invest in a $20 Utility Power Return Alarm -- a small box that beeps loudly when the power comes back (otherwise, you could be generating unnecessarily for hours, blissfully ignorant). If Westinghouse could add these things (along with a functional Dip-Stick, and set of Keys), and keep the MSRP within say $750 of what it is now, then their WGen20k would corner the market for high-output Generators. As is, it’s still pretty useful, and affordable. I was tempted to give it 4-Stars, but I can’t really fault a product for falling short of ‘potential’ -- no other Generator offers my suggestions, so if Westinghouse (or some other company) does so in the future, then that’d be a bonus. Then I thought about giving it 1-Star, because manufacturers only read and repond to those, but that would be misleading and dishonest -- and I'm not a corporation, or an a-hole (though some might argue that last point). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022 by Randall

  • Absolute Beast
Style: 28000W
First things first the Wgen20000 is an absolute beast and I am so happy I bought this generator. This 28kw starting 20kw running generator is massive but surprisingly it’s super easy to move around with the included wheel kit so don’t be intimidated by the weight or size. The generator is loud but it’s to be expected but the smart idle is where you find the sweet spot not just in performance but how it separates itself from other generators . I say this most will vary Wildly with different loads but this beast just runs steady and you can hardly tell any difference with different loads. It’s remote start is great and has an easy time pairing itself to the generator. The only con with a generator like this is actually the 20kw itself. As you know the generator has two 50amp plugs. Something to consider is that a 50amp cord can only carry up to 12kw so if you’re connecting this to your house to an inlet for something like an interlock kit you’re going to be stuck bottlenecked at 12kw max unless you have an additional sub panel with its own separate inlet and interlock kit and even then that’s a bit much. The honest work around without breaking the bank is having to run cables around to make use of the left over kw. There are other ways to accomplish this but those two are a little much. This however is also rad as well because you can easily hook up two homes and run things just fine using both of the 50amp plugs or 30’s. Other than that one issue the generator is the best bet for you and your family. I live in the north west and between harsh storms, snow storms, downed lines and accidents my area it’s not a matter of if we’ll lose power it’s when. With this generator I can safely say my family won’t be going without and as someone with a newborn that’s a big weight off my shoulders. The generator came on a crate and was packaged super great not a ding or issue with anything. Choose the Wgen20000 for unmatched power and peace of mind. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2022 by Joshua&Kayla Joshua&Kayla

  • Didn’t work - awful customer service
Style: 28000W
The unit never worked for us. My husband called their customer service and they sent out a couple of parts that he had to install himself and try. They didn’t work. He called them again after also contacting Amazon because we wanted a refund and to return the unit. They finally got it picked up and told my husband we would get a check in the mail in 30 days. We are STILL waiting for our money back. My husband has been given the run around every time he calls them. This is not just pocket change either. We ended up in a horrible storm last year when we lived with my brother in VA where we lost power for almost a full week with multiple pets ( reptiles with heat needed included ) and our 1 year old. My brother had a older small generator that kept us going & my reptiles alive. Since moving from his home it’s been a huge priority to my husband to make sure we have a generator as he is so scared this could happen to us and we’d be in a very bad way. My husband really wanted this to work and did everything they told him to with troubleshooting. I was extremely disappointed and am now beyond aggravated that this company is giving my husband the run around. We have waited months !!! I would never buy from them again strictly on their lack of communication and customer service for us. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023 by Hellochelsea

  • Great Investment
Style: 28000W
This generator is well built and is big enough to handle just about any situation you throw at it. We bought this for our home emergencies as we live in an area with frequent storms and a hurricane season.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023 by Carolyn R. Bellow

  • Great whole home solution
Style: 28000W
This is a very big generator. The pictures are definitely misleading. With that being said the price to performance ratio cannot be beat. It backfeeds my house using the 50amp outlet and runs everything without breaking a sweat. The delivery was almost perfect but the charger for the battery was lost and I never received a 30 min call before they arrived like the email stated so luckily I was home. Other than that the generator runs great and does what its advertised to do but it is very loud. Bring on the next storm. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022 by Nick F

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