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Predator 2500 vs 3500 - The Differences
Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Predator 3500 and the Predator 2500.
But before checking out explanations regarding their power, portability, and features, here's a table that summarizes the main pros of each of these 2 generators:
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As the 3500 and the 2500 are both Predator generators, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail.
Power Comparison
The following charts are provided to show you at a glance how the main specs of the Predator 3500 compare to the Predator 2500.
- The 212cc engine of the 3500 is significantly bigger than the 2500's engine, which has a displacement of 98cc.
- With a running wattage of 3,000 W, the Predator 3500 will allow to power more appliances and tools than the 2,000 running watts of the Predator 2500. Moreover, compared to the 2,500 starting watts of the 2500, the 3500 and its starting wattage of 3,500 W will give more power to start the appliances which require an additional boost to get their motor running.
- When loaded to 25% of their max capacity, the 3500 offers a higher runtime on a full tank than the 2500: it can operate for up to 11 hours, whereas the 2500 offers a maximum runtime of 10.2 hours.
- With a gasoline consumption at 25% load of 0.13 GPH (gallon per hour), the 2500 is more fuel efficient than the Predator 3500 and its 0.24 GPH. The former's operation will therefore cost less in terms of the money spent on gasoline. Inverter generators like these 2 are of the most fuel efficient (and quiet) type.
- Both generators offer a low THD (<5% for the Predator 3500 and <3% for the Predator 2500) and are therefore perfectly suitable to safely power your sensitive electronic devices.
- With 56 dBA, the noise emitted by the 3500 is slightly lower than the 58 dBA of the 2500. While this difference could seem insignificant, the former should still be easier on your ears.
Portability Comparison
- With dimensions of L20.4" x W11.6" x H19.1", the Predator 2500 offers a much more compact experience of power generation than the Predator 3500 and its L22.8" x W17.3" x H20".
- Weighing 46 lbs, the 2500 is much lighter than the 102 lbs of the 3500.
- As the 3500 benefits from a built-in set of wheels, it is easier to move it once on the ground than the 2500, because the latter doesn't have one. The 3500 has a double handle and the 2500 a standard handle, to help you better manipulate them.
Feature Comparison
- These two devices can both be reliably started thanks to a conventional pull-start mechanism. However, the Predator 3500 also benefits from a convenient electric starter.
- The 3500 offers a higher amount of AC receptacles than the 2500: the former benefits from 3 AC outlets, whereas the latter has 2 AC outlets. None of them feature GFCI outlets. Both of them also feature a DC output. However, the 3500 does not provide an out-of-the-box USB connectivity. In addition, it is worth noting that they both only produce 120V.
- The Predator 3500 offers a better insight into its power production than the Predator 2500, because it is equipped with a data center. Besides that, these 2 products are fitted with a fuel gauge allowing to see their fuel level at a glance.
- Both units benefit from Predator's CO Secure carbon monoxide monitoring technology.
TL;DR
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