Westinghouse WGen5300c

Generator · WGen. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked 2026-10-26).

The Westinghouse WGen5300c is a portable gasoline generator rated at 5,300 running watts and 6,600 peak watts, powered by a 274cc 4-stroke OHV engine. It runs up to 14.5 hours at 25% load on a 4.7 gal (18 L) fuel tank and has 120V and 120/240V outlets for home backup and RV use.

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Key features

• 6,600 peak watts and 5,300 running watts
• Runs up to 14.5 hours at 25% load and 11 hours at 50% load on a 4.7 gal (18 L) fuel tank with built-in fuel gauge
• Outlets: one 120V 5-20R duplex, one 120/240V L14-30R transfer switch ready, and one 120V TT-30R RV ready; 120/240V selector switch
• Push-button electric start with remote key fob, with recoil start as backup
• Digital readout shows voltage output, frequency, and lifetime hours
• Automatic low oil, carbon monoxide (CO) and overload shutdown protection, plus automatic voltage regulation
• Operating volume as low as 68 dBA
• Hardened steel frame with roll bars, foam grip handle, and never-flat wheels

What it is for

• Home backup power during an outage
• RV power

Specifications

From the Westinghouse page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.

What is in the box

• Oil bottle
• Oil funnel
• Spark plug wrench
• Remote
• Battery float charger
• Battery

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Connection and wiring

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Error codes and troubleshooting

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