ReaLoad Engineering Benchmark
Predator 4375 vs. WEN DF475iX
Fuel Benchmark:
Elevation:
ReaLoad Technical Verdict & Engineering Dossier
Motor Surge & HVAC Starting
Predator 4375 delivers 4,375W surge, sufficient for a 3.5-Ton central A/C with soft-starter. Inverters under 7,500W surge will trip breaker overcurrent protection on direct compressor starts.
72-Hour Fuel Logistics
At 50% load over 72 hours, continuous gasoline generators consume ~56 gallons (11x 5-gallon cans). Direct utility Natural Gas hookup eliminates fuel storage degradation, winter freezing, and gas station queues.
NEC 250.20 Neutral Bonding
WEN has factory floating neutral, safely compliant with 3-pole transfer switches and manual panel interlocks without ground loop faults.
Natural Gas Leader
Predator 4375
0 W running on NG (+0 W lead)
Acoustic Winner
WEN DF475iX
58 dBA at 23ft (-14 dBA quieter)
Easiest Home Hookup
WEN DF475iX
Floating Neutral (Home Interlock Ready)
Best $/Running Watt
Predator 4375
$0.13/W ($449)