Predator 4200 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 4200.
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 4200 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 4200.
- The Predator 4200 is a dual fuel generator. Thus, it has the advantage of being able to run either on gasoline or propane, whereas the other generator only runs on gasoline.
- With a running wattage of 3,200 W, the Predator 4200 will allow to power more appliances and tools than the 3,000 running watts of the Predator 3500. Moreover, compared to the 3,500 starting watts of the 3500, the 4200 and its starting wattage of 4,200 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 4200: it can operate for up to 11 hours, whereas the 4200 offers a maximum runtime of 8.25 hours.
- With a gasoline consumption at 25% load of 0.18 GPH (gallon per hour), the 4200 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 4200) and are therefore perfectly suitable to safely power your sensitive electronic devices.
- With a noise of 56 dBA, the 3500 allows for a quieter operation than the 60 dBA of the 4200. The former will therefore be the most suitable for you if you take noise emission seriously.
Portability Comparison
- With dimensions of L21.3" x W12.6" x H18.9", the Predator 4200 offers a much more compact experience of power generation than the Predator 3500 and its L22.8" x W17.3" x H20".
- Weighing 65 lbs, the 4200 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 4200, because the latter doesn't have one. The 3500 has a double handle and the 4200 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 and the 4200 both offer 3 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.
- Each of these 2 portable generators is equipped with a data center allowing you to conveniently monitor some aspects of the power output. Besides that, these 2 products are equipped with a fuel gauge allowing to see their fuel level at a glance. For the 4200, this fuel gauge is digital and part of the data center.
- Both units benefit from Predator's CO Secure carbon monoxide monitoring technology.
TL;DR
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