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Jan 30, 2024 9:01 AM

Sportsman 4,000-Watt/3,500-Watt Tri Fuel Powered Portable Generator

$350

$800

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Tractor Supply Co. has Sportsman 4,000-Watt/3,500-Watt Tri Fuel Powered Portable Generator (Runs on Natural Gas, Gasoline, or Propane, GEN4000TRI) on sale for $349.99. Select free ship to store pickup. Otherwise, shipping is $41.99 and may vary by location.

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Features:
  • Runs on NG Natural Gas, LPG Propane, or unleaded gasoline
  • 4,000 surge watts and 3,500 running watts can run the RV, household appliances, and power tools
  • 7.0 HP engine, 4650 RPM, 4 stroke, 212cc, air cooled, recoil start, OHV engine runs at a quiet 69 Db or less
  • 10 hour run time with a full 3.6 gal. gas tank, or 12 hours with a full 20 lb. propane tank at 50 percent load 18.5 oz. SAE 10W30 oil capacity
  • Four 120V AC outlets, one 120V RV outlet, one 12V DC outlet for battery charging, circuit protection UL listed electrical components, engine shut off switch, AC reset, AVR automatic voltage regulation, low oil shutdown, voltmeter
  • Decibel rating less than 68 dB with no load at 24 feet

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  • About this Offer:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $200 less (36.36% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $ at the time of this posting.

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Tractor Supply Co. has Sportsman 4,000-Watt/3,500-Watt Tri Fuel Powered Portable Generator (Runs on Natural Gas, Gasoline, or Propane, GEN4000TRI) on sale for $349.99. Select free ship to store pickup. Otherwise, shipping is $41.99 and may vary by location.

Thanks Deal Hunter Rokket for sharing this deal

Features:
  • Runs on NG Natural Gas, LPG Propane, or unleaded gasoline
  • 4,000 surge watts and 3,500 running watts can run the RV, household appliances, and power tools
  • 7.0 HP engine, 4650 RPM, 4 stroke, 212cc, air cooled, recoil start, OHV engine runs at a quiet 69 Db or less
  • 10 hour run time with a full 3.6 gal. gas tank, or 12 hours with a full 20 lb. propane tank at 50 percent load 18.5 oz. SAE 10W30 oil capacity
  • Four 120V AC outlets, one 120V RV outlet, one 12V DC outlet for battery charging, circuit protection UL listed electrical components, engine shut off switch, AC reset, AVR automatic voltage regulation, low oil shutdown, voltmeter
  • Decibel rating less than 68 dB with no load at 24 feet

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $200 less (36.36% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $ at the time of this posting.

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Jan 30, 2024 12:59 PM
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Joined Mar 2012
jszootsJan 30, 2024 12:59 PM
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I have this. Don't recommend. It's way too loud
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Jan 30, 2024 1:00 PM
97 Comments
Joined Dec 2020
NoseyKJan 30, 2024 1:00 PM
97 Comments
Had one previously it does the job but is really loud and output isn't suitable for anything sensitive. Sold and bought an inverter instead
Pro
Jan 30, 2024 1:22 PM
211 Comments
Joined Dec 2018
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Jan 30, 2024 1:22 PM
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Jan 30, 2024 1:57 PM
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Joined Dec 2006
JoemaxwellJan 30, 2024 1:57 PM
179 Comments
I have the tri fuel one as I have a natural gas line outside my house.

As one commenter said, no doubt it's loud. It's less of an issue for me as I'm using it to power the house in an emergency (I live in Florida) so I'm more worried about just having power.

Would I want it for a tailgate or working a project outside? Probably not.

Does its job. Starts, runs, powers. I think I paid $200 more a couple years ago.

If I could do it over again I'd probably buy a name branded generator and convert to natural gas.

If you're looking for something out of the box natural gas ready I couldn't find anything even remotely close to this price.

If you're not going to use natural gas I'm sure there's better and quieter options out there.

Regardless, I'm happy with my purchase.
Jan 30, 2024 2:15 PM
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Joined Jul 2021
WWJBJan 30, 2024 2:15 PM
52 Comments
I've had this for a few years and of course, it's loud but it runs great. I like being able to store propane w/o concern for degradation and I never run gas in it so don't worry about anything getting gunked up. I don't have neighbors close by and I'm okay with the noise. For the occasional power outage, this works well for me.

For camping, I have a dual-fuel Champion 2,000-watt inverter generator. Different tools for different use cases.
Jan 30, 2024 3:29 PM
101 Comments
Joined Apr 2020
JoJoMcgriddlesJan 30, 2024 3:29 PM
101 Comments
I have one, it's loud. But it keeps my fridge, freezer and a few fans going after hurricanes. If you need to run sensitive electronics consider a invertor or battery backup. I haven't fried anything yet but I know it is a possibility.
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Jan 30, 2024 3:59 PM
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RokketJan 30, 2024 3:59 PM
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Thanks for the generator reviews!

Tractor Supply's price is by far the lowest price I've found - lower than Walmart, lower than Home Depot, lower than Northern Tool. Amazon is OOS right now.
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Jan 30, 2024 8:15 PM
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SGogoJan 30, 2024 8:15 PM
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Cheap but:

Not 120 / 240V - So really for RV's or for direct plug of ext. cords into unit

Made in China

*Edit: Also - 10% THD
Last edited by SGogo January 30, 2024 at 12:19 PM.
Jan 30, 2024 8:15 PM
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NotFastJan 30, 2024 8:15 PM
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In my generator fantasy world, I'd love to buy a tri-fuel inverter model and find it on sale. I'm sure those exist but gotta be $$$$
Jan 30, 2024 8:24 PM
11 Comments
Joined Jun 2022
WiseTable819Jan 30, 2024 8:24 PM
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Quote from WWJB View quoted comment :
I've had this for a few years and of course, it's loud but it runs great. I like being able to store propane w/o concern for degradation and I never run gas in it so don't worry about anything getting gunked up. I don't have neighbors close by and I'm okay with the noise. For the occasional power outage, this works well for me.

For camping, I have a dual-fuel Champion 2,000-watt inverter generator. Different tools for different use cases.
Came here to say almost the same thing. I got a couple propane tanks in the shed for the grill and one emergency one for this. Comes in handy in a blackout.
Jan 30, 2024 9:09 PM
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BoomSchtickJan 30, 2024 9:09 PM
5.8K Comments
I think this checks all the boxes for me for an emergency generator. I have natural gas behind the house and if the power was out for extended periods of time, this would keep our food from spoiling. If it is really needed, then the sound will be irrelevant, but it'll still be running outside.
Jan 30, 2024 9:13 PM
39 Comments
Joined Feb 2022
SmilingClub831Jan 30, 2024 9:13 PM
39 Comments
Have owned this for 7 years. Used it for 5 days straight during a power outage after the hurricane. Changing oil and spark plug once during that time. Have used it multiple times since then. Recommend it for sure. It's load and doesn't put as much watts as claimed. Have only used ethanol free fuel so far. Upgraded to larger one now.
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Jan 30, 2024 9:16 PM
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Joined Aug 2018
BrittanyM4551Jan 30, 2024 9:16 PM
1 Comments
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc...n7500df-ss

Anyone have this one? Is it worth it for having a back up generator for the time being.
Jan 30, 2024 10:33 PM
45 Comments
Joined Feb 2016
LosquinneatosJan 30, 2024 10:33 PM
45 Comments
I bought this on sale like 5 years. Starts right up every time (non ethanol is the key). It is loud but I don't have nothing to compare it to and I only use it when the power is out so I could care less how loud it is

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Jan 30, 2024 10:42 PM
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bekahjoyJan 30, 2024 10:42 PM
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I'm not an expert but I sure married one, and why not simply put a muffler on this thing. $24 plus some ingenuity. Many of them come with flex pipe to steer exhaust away from your dwelling.
Last edited by bekahjoy January 30, 2024 at 02:45 PM.

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