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Sportsman 4000W Portable Dual-Fuel Generator

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Walmart has Sportsman 4000W Portable Dual-Fuel Generator (GEN4000DF) for $299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member FancyMoney9667 for finding this deal.

Product Features:
  • 4,000 peak surge watts and 3,500 rated running watts
  • Can run most household appliances and power tools
  • Runs on gasoline or liquid propane fuel
  • 7 HP, 4-stroke OHV engine delivers maximum performance
  • Recoil start
  • 212 cc engine displacement
  • 120V operation
  • Decibel rating < 69 dB @ 0% Load
  • Four 120V outlets, one 120V RV outlet, one 12V DC outlet
  • Regulator hose kit included
  • 3.6-gallon fuel tank
  • Gasoline run time 10hours at 50 percent load
  • LP run time: 12 hours at 50 percent load (on 20lb Propane Tank)

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $50.99 lower (14% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $349.99.
    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.3 from over 320 Walmart customer reviews.
  • About this store:
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Written by FancyMoney9667
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Walmart has Sportsman 4000W Portable Dual-Fuel Generator (GEN4000DF) for $299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member FancyMoney9667 for finding this deal.

Product Features:
  • 4,000 peak surge watts and 3,500 rated running watts
  • Can run most household appliances and power tools
  • Runs on gasoline or liquid propane fuel
  • 7 HP, 4-stroke OHV engine delivers maximum performance
  • Recoil start
  • 212 cc engine displacement
  • 120V operation
  • Decibel rating < 69 dB @ 0% Load
  • Four 120V outlets, one 120V RV outlet, one 12V DC outlet
  • Regulator hose kit included
  • 3.6-gallon fuel tank
  • Gasoline run time 10hours at 50 percent load
  • LP run time: 12 hours at 50 percent load (on 20lb Propane Tank)

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $50.99 lower (14% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $349.99.
    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.3 from over 320 Walmart customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Walmart's return policy (here)

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Model: Portable Generator, Gasoline/Liquid Propane, 3,500 W Rated, 4,000 W Surge, Recoil Start, 120V AC

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piccirilli
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How does a dual fuel generator use more fuel compared to a single fuel generator? I don't follow your logic. None of the specs I see show efficiency improvement of single fuel vs dual fuel.
The point of a dual fuel is flexibility. Gasoline provides much more BTU's vs Propane dollar for dollar. It's just cheaper to use gasoline. However if gas is unavailable and in a pinch, your generator is useless. Having a dual fuel generator is worth the extra expense. Especially if you have a large buried propane tank you can tap into for backup fuel.

Also, none of these generators will power a heat pump or well pump. You'll need a minimum of 9,000 running watts for these, because the surge will cause the line to sag. Also, if your looking to power computer and home theater electronics, you must also consider the THD rating. Many of these lower priced generators have high a THD %, adding risk to damaging electronics. Using surge protectors will not prevent THD damage. Inverters typically have low THD, but they are more expensive and lower power compared to standard generators.
rollins88
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Decibels are on a logarithmic scale so 10db higher = 2x as loud and 10db less = 1/2 as loud.
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Hi and welcome to Slickdeals You may want to add more information to your thread title so that people can more easily see the information. I'd suggest something like
Sportsman 4000W Dual-Fuel Generator - $299 @ Walmart

If you need help or if you'd like me to update it for you, let me know.

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FYI: I don't think this is inverter type.
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Quote from FancyMoney9667 :
I've been shopping got a generator the last few weeks and just found this on sale as of this morning. It was such a great priceI had to share it!

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sports...r/46542325
Hi and welcome to Slickdeals Smilie You may want to add more information to your thread title so that people can more easily see the information. I'd suggest something like
Sportsman 4000W Dual-Fuel Generator - $299 @ Walmart

If you need help or if you'd like me to update it for you, let me know.
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Quote from pclist18 :
Same price at Tractor Supply [tractorsupply.com]
That's the non-dual Fuel version.

The dual fuel version is $350 at Tractor Supply.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc...-gen4000df
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presclutchMar 29, 2022 06:07 PM
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great generator... got same one for $309 back in october
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i have seen this go for 249 and 229. not the best deal if your waiting for the best deal.
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Fuel fuel!
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Quote from Ransom :
For these slightly larger generators I'd recommend against dual fuel. You'll just use it up too fast. Bit more but this is a better generator for the money I think:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/WEN-RV...hbdg=L1100
You'll just use it up too fast? Can you elaborate on what you mean because I'm not following. Thanks
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Quote from Ransom :
For these slightly larger generators I'd recommend against dual fuel. You'll just use it up too fast. Bit more but this is a better generator for the money I think:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/WEN-RV...hbdg=L1100
How does a dual fuel generator use more fuel compared to a single fuel generator? I don't follow your logic. None of the specs I see show efficiency improvement of single fuel vs dual fuel.
The point of a dual fuel is flexibility. Gasoline provides much more BTU's vs Propane dollar for dollar. It's just cheaper to use gasoline. However if gas is unavailable and in a pinch, your generator is useless. Having a dual fuel generator is worth the extra expense. Especially if you have a large buried propane tank you can tap into for backup fuel.

Also, none of these generators will power a heat pump or well pump. You'll need a minimum of 9,000 running watts for these, because the surge will cause the line to sag. Also, if your looking to power computer and home theater electronics, you must also consider the THD rating. Many of these lower priced generators have high a THD %, adding risk to damaging electronics. Using surge protectors will not prevent THD damage. Inverters typically have low THD, but they are more expensive and lower power compared to standard generators.
Last edited by piccirilli March 29, 2022 at 12:19 PM.
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Quote from mutha_scratcha :
Fuel fuel!
Runs on not only fuel but also fuel
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WWJBMar 29, 2022 08:04 PM
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Got this when it was $249. Works great. No issues.
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Quote from piccirilli :
How does a dual fuel generator use more fuel compared to a single fuel generator? I don't follow your logic. None of the specs I see show efficiency improvement of single fuel vs dual fuel.
The point of a dual fuel is flexibility. Gasoline provides much more BTU's vs Propane dollar for dollar. It's just cheaper to use gasoline. However if gas is unavailable and in a pinch, your generator is useless. Having a dual fuel generator is worth the extra expense. Especially if you have a large buried propane tank you can tap into for backup fuel.

Also, none of these generators will power a heat pump or well pump. You'll need a minimum of 9,000 running watts for these, because the surge will cause the line to sag. Also, if your looking to power computer and home theater electronics, you must also consider the THD rating. Many of these lower priced generators have high a THD %, adding risk to damaging electronics. Using surge protectors will not prevent THD damage. Inverters typically have low THD, but they are more expensive and lower power compared to standard generators.
Propane will last indefinitely and you've generally got a tank connected to the grill. You don't really keep gas around, and it has a shelf life. Dual fuel means you've got the propane to respond to an emergency, and enough elbow room to run to the gas station.
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Fuel fuel = dual-fuel

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Quote from mutha_scratcha :
Fuel fuel!
Dual-Fuel = Fuel Fuel
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