Ford FG28KVTWTCO - 20000/28000W Tri Fuel Generator With Remote Start

In summary, the Ford FG28KVTWTCO is a powerful portable generator especially useful for:

• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working
• Homeowners who wish to power almost all appliances in their house under any circumstances

The following sections will present you in detail its power characteristics, the different outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the extra features it benefits from.

Power & Run Time

The Ford FG28KVTWTCO

The Ford FG28KVTWTCO delivers 120/240V and benefits from a tri-fuel technology that allows it to run on gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When gasoline-powered, it enjoys a running wattage of 20,000W and a peak wattage of 28,000W. When propane-powered, it benefits from 18,000 rated watts and 25,200 peak watts. Its natural gas operation offers 16,000W of rated wattage and 22,400W of starting wattage.

This generator is equipped with a simple and elegant electric starter (battery included). The FG28KVTWTCO can also be remotely started, offering further convenience (key fob included).

In terms of running time, the FG28KVTWTCO, equipped with a 17.17 gallons fuel tank, is capable of running continuously for around 10.8 hours at 50% load on a full gasoline tank (with fuel consumption estimated at around 1.59 gallons per hour). When utilizing propane, it provides around 2 hours (estimation based on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 2.35 GPH) of operation.

Outlets

The control panel provides the upcoming 9 AC outlets:

While not classified as 'RV Ready,' this Ford generator can still provides the advantage of RV connection via its L5-30R receptacle, ensuring power supply to your RV with an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. Besides, thanks to its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the FG28KVTWTCO is transfer switch ready, facilitating easy hookup to your breaker box to provide backup power for your home during blackouts. The unit also features an ATS plug, which makes it compatible with automatic transfer switches.

Portability

At L39.7 x W27.5 x H45.2 in, the Ford FG28KVTWTCO boasts a traditional open frame structure, ensuring stability and allowing for convenient maintenance access to components, promoting air circulation. The design is ideal for rough environments and demanding outdoor use.

Although this generator is technically considered 'portable' (in the sense that it can be moved), its 557 lbs make may make it challenging to manually lift and transport. However, the limited maneuverability is remedied with its wheel kit (⌀13") and its folding handle, facilitating convenient shifting once the generator is positioned on the ground.

Further safety during transport, loading and unloading of the device is provided by a lift hook, which is placed on the top of the generator's frame.

Features

The FG28KVTWTCO's control panel

Integrated into the control center of the FG28KVTWTCO are a convenient meter, showing voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours metrics, facilitating the monitoring of its status and activity.

The generator includes a built-in fuel gauge, a quick, easy and convenient method of checking the device’s gas level.

Security-wise, this product benefits from an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, which gives you a complete peace of mind when using it.

The unit also benefits from Ford's CO Sentry carbon monoxide detection. The sensor monitors for the accumulation of poisonous carbon monoxide gas around the generator, and shuts down the engine is increasing levels of CO gas are detected.

Besides the classic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to get you promptly started, the Ford FG28KVTWTCO also comes with some accessories: tool kit, key fob, propane hose, oil, natural gas hose with NPT adapter and funnel are included.