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Powerhorse Portable Generator — 4000 Surge Watts, 3100 Rated Watts

Item# 166112
"Powerhorse Portable Generator - 4000 Surge Watts, 3100 Rated Watts"
Powerhorse Portable Generator — 4000 Surge Watts, 3100 Rated Watts

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Powerhorse Portable Generator — 4000 Surge Watts, 3100 Rated Watts

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  • Eight 120V, 20 Amp outlets
  • One 12V DC outlet
  • One 120V/240V, 30 Amp locking outlet
  • Two 13.5 Amp breakers
  • Voltmeter

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Product Summary

This rugged Powerhorse Portable Generator keeps your refrigerator, lights, TV and more running smoothly in the midst of a power outage. Clean power output, with less than 5% total harmonic distortion at full load, safely runs sensitive electronics. Key features like a full bank of outlets, a voltmeter and full-efficient OHV engine also make this model ideal for jobsites and outdoor projects. A FREE wheel kit completes the package. Combine these features with rigorous U.S.-based testing, dedicated customer/tech support and incredible value, and you'll own one of the most reliable generators in the industry. Not for sale in California.

What's Included

  • (1) Generator
  • (1) Wheel kit

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Features + Benefits

  • Eight 120V, 20 Amp outlets
  • One 12V DC outlet
  • One 120V/240V, 30 Amp locking outlet
  • Two 13.5 Amp breakers
  • Voltmeter
  • Free wheel kit
  • Safe for sensitive electronics with less than 5% THD @ 100% load

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

166112

Brand

Powerhorse

Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months consumer / 90 day commercial

Ship Weight

116.0 LB

Surge Watts

4,000

Rated Watts

3,100

Fuel Type

Gasoline
AttributeSpecification

Engine Displacement

208 cc

Start Type

Recoil

Battery Required

No

Battery Included

No

Low Oil Shutdown

Yes

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

28 x 18 x 18 in

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Questions & Answers

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  1. is this generator big enough to handle a furnace, sump pump,freezerand refridger?

    1. Generally speaking, yes, it probably can. You will need to put one high-demand item, like the sump pump, and one low-demand item, like the freezer, on one circuit leg, and the other two on the other leg. You may need to avoid running both items at the same time on the same circuit to avoid overload in the circuit. One way to be sure about this is to look up how many watts of power each item you want to run demands in order to do its job. As long as the two items per circuit do not demand more than 1550 watts to run continuously, you are good to go. If they exceed 1550 watts, you will need to run them one at the time on each circuit.

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    2. It is hard to say without knowing the draw of each item. My Powerhorse 4000 watt generator ran both circulation fans for our forced air heaters in my home as well as both refrigerators we have. I recommend checking the draw of each item you want to power, add them up ,and see if it exceeds the capacity of the generator.

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    3. This generator will not run all of those items at the same time. You will need to know the wattage requirement of all the appliances you want to run to determine the correct size generator to purchase. Please view our Generator Buyers Guide at: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/buyers-guides_generators for more information on how to determine which generator will work for you.

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  2. What type of nema 30 amp outlet (14, 15)?

    1. This unit uses the nema L14 30 amp outlet.

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    2. NEMA L14-30R. From the instruction manual for the Powerhorse 4000 generator.

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    3. The Powerhorse 4000 has an L14-30 amp outlet.

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  3. Does the powerhorse come in propane application

    1. THIS MODEL DOES NOT HAVE PROVISION FOR USE OF PROPANE, GASOLINE ONLY.

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    2. No, this engine is not designed to run on propane.

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    3. No, it's not available in propane.

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  4. Will this power a 15 amp 120 volt refrigerator and two standard 75 Watt bulbs? What does the 13.5 amp button on the control panel do? Thanks.

    1. I have run two side by side refrigerators and an upright freezer from this generator as well as a number of light circuits in my house all at the same time with this generator and it handled this with no problem. As all ready answered, the 13.5 amp button is a circuit breaker.

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    2. With no problem at all. See my review!

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    3. This Powerhorse portable generator will produce enough power for a 15 amp 120 volt refrigerator and 2 standard 75 watt bulbs. The 13.5 amp buttons on the control panel are circuit breakers.

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  5. Can I use regular unleaded gas as with my lawn mower?

    Item# 166112

    1. Yep. I always use fuel additive with all lawn gear and generators.

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    2. Yes you can use regular unleaded gas with this generator.

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  6. Idle control

    Does this product have Idle Control or does it have to run full throttle all the time?

    1. No idle control. It's quiet though, as quiet as the smaller Inverter type units. While it runs at speed all the time, fuel consumption is largely a factor of load. Not much to be gained with an idle control on a rig like this - more cost and little in the way of noise reduction as it's a pretty quiet machine and little in the way of fuel economy.

      For me I wanted bare bones reliability and value - that's what this machine offers.

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    2. The RPM for this generator is preset and does not have idle control.

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  7. Is the one 120/ 240 outlet both? Video only says it is a 120 v Locking.

    The video mentions that 120/240 volt outlet as being a locking 120 outlet. Video doesn't say if 240 is available.

    Originally posted on "Please see replacement Item# 750139. Powerhorse Portable Generator - 4000 Surge Watts, 3100 Rated Watts, Electric Start, Model# DFD4000"

    1. There is a rocker switch. You can generate either 110 v or 240 volt, but not both at the same time.

      The locking 120v simply refers to the type of plug, which is standard and can be found anywhere.

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    2. The 30 amp locking receptacle on the Powerhorse Generator is a 120/240 volt receptacle.

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  8. will the generator idle at lower rpm with no electrical load?

    1. No. It is governed to run at a specific RPM in order to generate the proper voltage.

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    2. The Powerhorse Portable Generator can not be idled down to a lower RPM.

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  9. Will my standard 30A camper trailer cable plug right in to the generator or do I need an adapter plug?

    1. The generator accepts a NEMA L14-30R twist lock plug. Not having a camper I do not know if this is the standard for campers but if it is, you should have no problem.

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    2. The Powerhorse Generator will accept any standard 30 amp NEMA L14-30R type locking plug.

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  10. will this power your compressor item # 154220 it is an ingersol rand 2 horse

    1. mine will power my 1 hp compressor and 15amp saw at the same time.

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    2. Yes, this generator will work for you. The Ingersoll Rand 2-HP Twin-Stack Air Compressor(item #154220) draws 15 amps at 120 volts. Watts = amps x volts, so it needs 1800 watts.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months consumer / 90 day commercial

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