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WEN 56200i 2000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator, CARB Compliant,Black & Orange

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  • Dimensions: 18" x 11" x 18" | Weight: 48 lbs
  • Noise Level: 53 dB operation
  • EPA III and CARB Compliant 79.7 cc 4-stroke OHV engine produces 2000 surge watts and 1600 rated watts
  • Great for campgrounds, construction sites, tailgates and power outages
  • Produces clean power to safely operate and prevent damage to sensitive electronics such as phones, tablets, televisions and computers
  • Includes two three-prong 120V receptacles, one 12V DC receptacle and one 5V USB port
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output wattage
2000 watts
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runtime
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1800 minutes
10 hours
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WEN 56200i Portable Inverter Generator
WNE 56200i Portable Inverter Generator

WEN Products

From emergency backup to recreational power, WEN has been helping you keep the lights on since 1951. Our extensive line of inverter, dual fuel, and traditional gas power generators means we have the exact right wattage and feature combination for any application. Whether you’re tailgating, camping, or preparing for natural disasters, it’s always better with a WEN portable generator. Remember when you had reliable power? Remember WEN.

Feel The Power

Whether you're on the job, at home, or at a campsite, let power be one less thing you have to worry about.

Work Smarter, Not Harder

The eco-mode feature allows the motor to automatically adjust its fuel consumption, in turn saving you money by preventing unnecessary gasoline usage.

  • EPA III and CARB Compliant
  • Engine: 4-stroke 79.7cc OHV
  • Fuel Tank: 1 Gallon
  • Surge Wattage: 2000W
  • Running Wattage: 1600W
  • Product Dimensions: 18" x 11" x 18"
  • Runtime: 9.4 Hours Quarter-Load

WEN 56200i Portable Inverter Generator

WEN 56200i Portable Inverter Generator

WEN 56200i Portable Inverter Generator

WEN 56200i Portable Inverter Generator

Double Your Power

Link together any two WEN inverter generators with a WEN Parallel Kit to increases the total wattage that can be pulled from the parallel kit itself and the individual outlets on either connected generator.

Safe For Electronics

Produces clean, reliable power and limits total harmonic distortion to under 0.3% at no load and under 1.2% at full load, making it safe enough to run laptops, cellphones, tablets and other vulnerable electronics.

Quiet Operation

Our 79.7cc 4-stroke OV engine operates at an extremely quiet 53 decibels at quarter load; comparable to the sound of a normal conversation, providing non-invasive power wherever its needed.

Lightweight Design

The compact form and carrying handle make it easy to move the generator from one jobsite to the next.

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Model Number 56200i 56203i 56225i 56235i 56380i GN400i
Running Wattage 1600W 1700W 1800W 1900W 3400W 3500W
Surge Wattage 2000W 2000W 2250W 2350W 3800W 4000W
Quarter-Load Runtime 9.4 Hours 10.8 Hours 9.2 Hours 10.5 Hours 14.3 Hours 8.25 Hours
Fuel Tank Size 1 Gallon 1 Gallon 1 Gallon 1 Gallon 2.2 Gallons 1.85 Gallons
Engine Displacement 79.7cc 79cc 79.7cc 79cc 212cc 212cc
Volume Level (22 Feet) 51 dBA 51 dBA 53 dBA 51 dBA 57 dBA 61 dBA
Outlets (2) 120V 20A three-prong receptacles, (1) 5V USB Port, (1) 12V DC 8.3A (2) three-prong 120V receptacles, (1) 12V DC receptacle, (2) 5V USB ports (2) three-prong 15A 120V receptacles, (2) 5V USB ports (2) three-prong 120V receptacles, (1) 12V DC receptacle, (2) 5V USB ports (2) three-prong 120V receptacles, (1) AC 120V NEMA TT-30R RV receptacle, (1) 12V DC receptacle, (1) 5V USB port, a digital load, fuel display (2) 120V NEMA 5-20R receptacles, (2) 5V USB ports, (1) 120V RV-ready TT-30R receptacle
Fuel Shut-Off
Weight 48 lbs 38.6 lbs 48.5 lbs 39 lbs 99.2 lbs 66.1 lbs

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Remember when you had clean and quiet portable power? The WEN 2,000 Watt Inverter Generator produces clean energy free of voltage spikes and drops without making all of the noise of a regular generator. Generate 2000 surge watts and 1600 rated watts of power. Our 79.7 cc 4-stroke OHV engine operates at an extremely quiet 51 decibels at quarter load, quieter than a window air conditioner or the average conversation. This limits its invasiveness while hunting, camping, tailgating and restoring back-up power. Designed to mirror a pure sine wave, this generator limits total harmonic distortion to under 0.3 percent at no load and under 1.2 percent at full load, making it safe enough to run laptops, cellphones, monitors, tablets and other vulnerable electronics. The lightweight design makes for easy portability while the ultra-efficient one-gallon tank provides over 6 hours of half-load run time. 56200i This fully-packed panel comes equipped with two three-prong 120V receptacles, one 12V DC receptacle and one 5V USB port. Maximize fuel economy by engaging the WEN 2000 Watt Inverter Generator's Eco-Mode Throttle. This feature allows the generator's motor to automatically adjust its fuel consumption as items are plugged and unplugged from the panel, preventing the usage of unnecessary gasoline. Need more energy? Easily link up two generators using a WEN 56421 Parallel Connection Kit (sold separately) in order to share wattage amongst multiple units. Low-oil and low-fuel automatic shutdown with indication lights along with overload protection safeguard both your generator and your electronics from damage. And because this is a WEN Product, your inverter generator comes backed by a 2-year warranty, a nationwide network of skilled service technicians and a friendly customer helpline. Remember when your generator powered your electronics safely and quietly? Remember WEN.

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1600 watts

Bulb Voltage

240 volts

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Customers say

Customers like the quality, noise level, ease of use, value, and power of the generator. They mention that it runs perfectly, is very quiet, and has excellent instructions. Some appreciate the portability and performance. That said, some complain about the durability.

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421 customers mention371 positive50 negative

Customers like the quality of the generator. They mention that it runs pretty good, performs well, and is extremely reliable. Some say that it has no problem running their small AC unit and works great with power tools. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality and reliability.

"...Didn't play around with ECO boost and the AC connected, worked great with power tools though...." Read more

"...It had no problem running my small AC unit, this is a 10K BTU, with a 1050 watt load. It did have trouble starting it in ECO mode, but it managed...." Read more

"...The generator appears to work great. I hit the gen with a 1540w/1250w load from eco and the gen throttled up just fine to support the load...." Read more

"...And it's not real heavy duty with thick wires, it's just a regular around the house exterior extension cord...." Read more

322 customers mention290 positive32 negative

Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the electricity generator. They mention that it runs quietly, with no rattles or other annoying sounds.

"...I have the parallel kit as well. I like the fuel gauge on top. Quiet. Easy to start. Delivers the power.I have other generators as well...." Read more

"...ECO mode is extremely quiet, but even at full speed, it isn't very loud...." Read more

"...This was also as expected. If you can afford two, they are quieter, easier to load into a truck, have twice the fuel tank, and more capable than a..." Read more

"...OperationThe sound on this gen is reasonable. No rattles or other annoying sounds. Photos attached on sound level from a phone app...." Read more

163 customers mention163 positive0 negative

Customers find the generator easy to use. They mention that the instructions are excellent, concise, and abundantly clear. They say the engine starts easily and runs quietly. Customers also mention that setting up the generator is pretty standard, with the oil filling being a bit cumbersome. Overall, customers find the product to be fairly easy to maintain.

"...I like the fuel gauge on top. Quiet. Easy to start. Delivers the power.I have other generators as well...." Read more

"...So far so good, they both started right up, nice and quiet, on par with the Honda 2000...." Read more

"...Easy to set up, start up, and run. I like the fact that you can shut off the fuel and keep that out of the carburetor...." Read more

"...The panel comes off fairly easily after removing 3 bolts (they are nice bolts, not cheap ones)...." Read more

158 customers mention140 positive18 negative

Customers like the value of the inverter generator. They say it's fairly quiet for the price, it'll save you money on gas, and it has a lot of clean power. Some customers also appreciate the economy mode and the fact that it'd be reliable for a long time. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Also, regarding price point and reliability, my thinking goes like this: You need a generator during a power outage, an emergency...." Read more

"...Lot of clean power and flexibility for the Money.Power outage performance update: 6-13-2016..." Read more

"...One feature I really like is the economy mode...." Read more

"UPDATE Feb 12, 2015.This inexpensive generator is doing well. No power outages but to be ready I have:1...." Read more

80 customers mention57 positive23 negative

Customers like the power of the generator. They mention that it provides enough power to run their devices, is very quiet, and runs nearly non-stop. They also appreciate the power save mode that makes it much quieter and runs forever on a tank of gas. Customers say it generates the electricity advertised and can run a small space heater, fridge, and keep their devices charged.

"...Lot of clean power and flexibility for the Money.Power outage performance update: 6-13-2016..." Read more

"...turned on the heat gun, but it does catch up quickly and provides enough power to run it...." Read more

"...The generator can run one or the other, but isn't rated for enough current to run both at the same time and I knew that going in...." Read more

"...Lasted him two days w/o charge. Mind you, there were 15+ people using it as well to cook, charge their phones, etc. I highly recommend !!" Read more

70 customers mention62 positive8 negative

Customers like the portability of the generator. They mention that it is light enough to be easily carried, and not super heavy. Some say that it's quiet and runs what they need in case. Overall, most are satisfied with the port ability of the product.

"...It is not light weight, but <50lbs, so my stepmom can move it in an emergency. It is also VERY easy to start...." Read more

"...It's quite, sips fuel, fairly light and the motor never misses.Starts on first or second pull every time...." Read more

"...5. It is light enough to be easily carried.6. It is a bit noisier than I was hoping for, but, not bad...." Read more

"...Another great thing about this unit is that It's not that heavy to load in and out of the truck. I am extremely pleased with it...." Read more

54 customers mention54 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the electricity generator. They mention that it runs smoothly, it's extremely responsive to increased or decreased load, and it runs loads with no problem. Some say that the engine runs fairly smooth, but not perfect. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.

"...did stumble a bit when I first turned on the heat gun, but it does catch up quickly and provides enough power to run it...." Read more

"...To my surprise when I turned on the electric lawn mower it never even hesitated; it worked as well as if it was drawing current straight from the..." Read more

"...This setting gives you much longer run time with smaller loads and was sufficient - running one generator only - to keep the RV's house battery..." Read more

"Would recommend. Had it 8 years. No problems . Runs great!" Read more

47 customers mention8 positive39 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the electricity generator. For example, they mention it breaks right off, cracks very easily, and the casing busts. The box was torn and the bottom mounting plate cracked in many pieces. That said, some say the product arrived damaged but does not hinder performance.

"...But the cardboard and tape are cheap; the staples pulled out of both of the boxes (the original one I am returning, and the replacement box), and..." Read more

"...WHAT?! Only 30 pulls and it breaks right off?6) I was done. Returned for a full refund...." Read more

"...Good thing, because the funnel was partially crushed by the packaging...." Read more

"...The first one the box was torn, you could see the components inside. I unboxed this unit and did not see any external damage to the unit itself...." Read more

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Engine Manufacturer: Chongqing Rato Technology Co., LtdEngine Family: GCRPS.0805GAEPA Evap Family: GCRPPHHEQDDDRebadged by NAPA Auto (BE2000), Harbor Freight (Predator 2000) and Mi-T-M (GEN-2000-ODMO). I’m fairly certain the Powerhorse 2000 is the same as well but the case does look slightly different. Unsure on that one but the other three are obvious re-badges. There might be more out there, who knows.Some notes from the engine manufacturer below. I suspect they make the generator windings, inverter and board as well but not 100% sure.&#34;RATO was founded in June, 2007 with total investment of 3.6 billion RMB, and covers an area of 460,000m2. With the philosophy of lean-manufacturing, professional general-purposed engine and All-Terrain vehicle assembly factory, key parts pressing-welding and coating factory, plastic injection and molding factory, and machining factory were built which produce 300 million units of engines and terminals, 300,000 units of motorcycles and ATVs, as well as 1,200,000 vehicle engines annually.&#34;Elusive Specs??Mi-T-M indicate that the alternator is made of brass windings. It is possible each of these rebadged versions are made to different spec but I highly doubt it. So, I suppose the alternator windings on the WEN are brass? Mi-T-M also claim THD of 3% but WEN claim “total harmonic distortion to under 0.3 percent at no load and under 1.2 percent at full load”. Perhaps an electrical engineer or similarly qualified person could chime in on the difference? Perhaps one of the manufactures are confused on their description?OperationThe sound on this gen is reasonable. No rattles or other annoying sounds. Photos attached on sound level from a phone app. The sound levels may or may not be accurate as it is a simple sound meter app but it gives you an idea. The sound level was recorded from 8ft away and 5ft high with the gen sitting on the ground. Pics attached: Eco Idle muffler pointing away, Eco Idle muffler facing and running 1540w/1250w load with muffler facing.The Yamaha Sidewinder parallel cable would not fit the parallel ports on this generator. The cable bungs were slightly too large of diameter. I think others have stated the Honda cable works but I’ve never tried one. I'm not a huge fan of the bulky, cable-box style parallel kits for pairing up inverter generators. I ended up settling on the Westinghouse cable as I didn’t want to Frankenstein a cable together. Also, I like that the Westinghouse cable has the TT30 plug, two standard 20 amp plugs and could be extended with cords if desired (10ga would be safe).Westinghouse Cable: Westinghouse WHPC Inverter Generator Parallel Cord - Compatible with Westinghoues WH2000i, WH2000iXLT, and WH2400i Inverter GeneratorsYamaha Claims of ComparisonI am unable to find any definitive proof that this motor is a “Yamaha clone” as is perpetuated in a lot of the reviews. There are some differences to note: the spark plug on this motor is the “Honda” plug. Yes, the drain/fill plug has the same thread as the Yamaha but the Yamaha holds an extra 47mL of oil in the crank case. I am unable to find bore/stroke info on the WEN/RATO motor but Yamaha indicate their displacement at 79cc in the manual but 80cc in the EPA test. WEN/RATO describe their motor as 79.7cc which aligns with the EPA test data.Does anyone have some real proof these motors “are made in the same factory assembly line” as the Yamaha? It’s not that big a deal if it isn’t a “Yamaha clone” so long as the motor is reliable. Personally, I think it is a bit disingenuous to attach Yamaha’s name to the motor if it truly isn’t a “clone”. Same steel, crank, bearings, valves, piston, rings, etc. as the Yamaha? I’m dubious. I’d love to be proved wrong.EPA comparison data attached. This gen seems to be very close or better than the Yamaha in all sections. I am unsure why the Yamaha is listed as &#34;Alternative Useful Life&#34;. These EPA tests intrigue me but I wonder how much correlation should/could be attached to longevity or reliability from the results? Maybe someone else who knows more could chime in but it seems the RATO motor is a very capable motor based on the EPA tests.Alternator/InverterNo idea on the comparison to Yamaha. I was unable to find any real data on how they are built. I am unable to find Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) data in the Yamaha manual. As mentioned earlier the winding on the WEN are most likely brass. The &#34;guts&#34; of the inverter inside the generator are not shielded or encased in any way. Maybe that's good? Unsure. Perhaps someone could test the Yamaha and WEN to compare? I wonder if the THD figures are different on the Ver2 of the Yamaha? Unsure.ConclusionThe generator appears to work great. I hit the gen with a 1540w/1250w load from eco and the gen throttled up just fine to support the load. I haven’t done any “time trials” but it ran that load for about 10 min before I switched off the heater. I’ll try to find something I can test right at 2000w/1600w at some point in the future but this heater is the closest I could get to the gen’s power rating.Sound is very reasonable and appears in-line with manufacturer statements. There were no rattles or errant sounds from the gen, just engine/muffler hum.Overall, first impressions are good with this gen. I have my fingers crossed with longevity but others seem to be having good luck with them. I hope that is the case for me. Compared to the more expensive Honda and Yamaha units, the hope is that I get at least 5 years of use out of this. I anticipate ~50hrs of use per season. On that calculation, I would average ~$84/year on this gen (not accounting for fuel). The Yamaha would be ~$186/yr and the Honda would be ~$200/yr. I have heard of people getting 10+ years on their Honda units. I don’t think the Yamaha has been around quite as long but the quality is certainly there on Yamaha. If this gen were to go 10 years it would be an absolute diamond in the rough. Regardless, this is a gen worth considering. Buy with confidence.6/14/17 - UpdateBoth of my units developed fuel leaks. At first, I thought the fuel leak was my fault because I overfilled or something but the other one had leaked ~1/4 of its filled tank when I checked the unit in the morning. I was very disappointed that I had an issue with leaking fuel on two different units. It is still strange they both developed the leaks within such short time from each other. Weird. Sometimes you gamble and lose. Hats off to Amazon for accommodating the returns. Amazon absolutely rocks. I bit the bullet and went with a Yamaha setup. YMMV.
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Recently purchased two units for parallel purposes. After unboxing first unit, opened gas cap, noticed a strong gasoline smell. Thought the unit may be run tested or something similar, still seemed rather odd that residual gasoline would be left in a unit prior to shipment... Took off side panel to look at oil, unit did have some residual oil left, however; this was very clear oil, so I figured it may be a non-issue. Figured they may be run tested at the factory.

Second unit had no such gasoline smell and had nearly no residual oil leaving me to doubt my previous assumptions.

While I haven't run tested either at this time, I do have a bit of apprehension about receiving a unit with residual gasoline, barring any safety/shipping concerns, the chance of problems down the line related to gasoline evaporation/deposition is troublesome (Carb failure due to residual gas is major source of failure for all carborated generators). Given that these units do not have hour counters, I am unable to tell if the unit I received was returned, the only saving grace being the aforementioned very clear residual oil

Upon running the units I will update my review based on performance.

Initial Performance update: 5/28/2016
Oil - 10w30 Pennzoil Platinum Synthetic, 1 quart = about 3 generator fills so cost is negligible
Aftermarket Yamaha magnetic dipstick installed http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017CXO7AQ?psc=1
Wen parallel kit http://www.amazon.com/WEN-56421-Parallel-Connection-Generators/dp/B0144O1808?psc=1
L5-30P to 2 5-20R Y cable (wanted for full 20 amp down 25 foot 12 gauge extension cord)

First unit started was the one with the gas smell, followed instructions, started up second pull.
Followed same instructions for second unit, started right up, though there was a significantly different burning smell with the second unit for awhile after start up. Seemed to dissipate (I'm guessing that is new generator smell burning off assorted residual chemicals in motor, which supports the first unit having being ran at some point prior in its existence). Should note that start up pull is very, very light.

Both units stabilized, checked outlets with a box fan, no problems. ECO mode is extremely quiet, but even at full speed, it isn't very loud.
Shut em' down, installed the parallel kit (took it apart before hand, simple parallel junction box with no internal breakers).
Should note that once the engine has been started and gas has been circulated, don't use the choke per instructions, good way to flood the engine. Started first generator, let it stabilize, started second generator, let it stabilize, checked parallel kit with a box fan, had juice.

Ran extension cord to room I would power in a an outage, hooked up a 15,000 BTU 120 volt AC (LG Brand). AC started, compressor kicked on, generators powered through. Standing by the generator, you could hear them buck a bit when the AC started, but it responded quickly. Ran a few other odds and ends without issue which would suffice in an extended power outage. Didn't play around with ECO boost and the AC connected, worked great with power tools though.

After running AC for about 2 hours (88 F outside), I shut the units down and looked at the magnetic dip stick. Dark metal fines on the dipstick. I believe this is the black dirt that most folks were seeing in the first oil changes. Cleaned the dipstick, put back in, ran for an hour, cleaned dipstick, repeat. The oil itself was immaculate, dark material was all magnetic. Ran fuel out of generator (started with half tank). Will likely change oil after next run assuming dipstick doesn't show clear. Not worried about this issue, this is a known problem for high end Yamaha's as well (hence the aftermarket magnetic dipstick).

Overall I am impressed with the generators (assuming initial burning smell on one unit and residual gasoline in the unit's tank aren't red flags, 2 stars off for that for the time being). Lot of clean power and flexibility for the Money.

Power outage performance update: 6-13-2016
Lighting struck near home during electrical storm, lost power.
Ran generators in parallel, in ECO mode with the following:
15000 btu window unit, Full size refrigerator, 60 watt lamp, Computer speakers, 2 phone chargers and a tablet.
Made a parallel extended run system that can use any generic 5 gallon fuel jug.
They did shutter a bit when the AC compressor kicked on, but powered through.
I give em' 5 stars now.
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