Ford FG4050P - 3000/4050W Portable Generator

The Ford FG4050P is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 3,000 W and a starting wattage of 4,050 W. (Read full specs)

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In short, the Ford FG4050P is a portable generator adequately designed for:

• RV travellers wishing to enhance their freedom and nomad lifestyle
• Occasional participants of outdoor events, competitions, concerts and festivals
• Handcrafting enthusiasts who wish to work on-the-go
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures

In the forthcoming sections, you'll delve into its power characteristics, the various outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the additional features it boasts.

Power & Run Time

Ford FG4050P runs on gasoline, powered by a 208 cc (7 hp) Ducar OHV 4-stroke engine, delivering 120V, boasting a running wattage of 3,000W alongside a starting wattage of 4,050W.

Featuring a noise rating of 76 dBA (less noisy than a vacuum cleaner), the generator utilizes a manual recoil starter system for ignition.

Equipped with a 4 gallons fuel tank, the FG4050P ensures continuous operation for around 11 hours at 50% load with a full tank (fuel usage approximately 0.36 gallons per hour).

Outlets

The control panel features 5 AC outlets as follows:

Two Duplexes 120V 20A (5-20R)

120/240V 30A (L14-30R) receptacle

With its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the FG4050P is designed to be transfer switch ready, allowing easy connection to your breaker box for powering your home during a blackout.

Portability

At L28 x W26 x H22 in, the traditional open frame structure of the Ford FG4050P ensures stability while facilitating convenient maintenance access to components and promoting air cooling. This type of design is ideal for tough environments and heavy outdoor use.

Weighing 108.7 lbs, the FG4050P is easily handled, ensuring it can go wherever your power needs are. Additionally, it can be easily moved with the help of its wheel kit (⌀8") and its folding handle, once it is on the ground.

Features

The FG4050P's control panel

To help you monitor the FG4050P's status and activity, its control panel is equipped with a digital data center, giving you information on the lifetime run hours.

With its built-in fuel gauge, the generator provides quick and convenient gas level checks.

As far as security is concerned, the generator can be used with a peace of mind, as it features an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off.

Apart from the standard documentation and an owner's manual to facilitate setup, the Ford FG4050P features extra accessories: tool kit, oil and funnel.

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The Ford FG4050P versus other generators

The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how some of the key specs of the Ford FG4050P compare to generators of similar power (between 2500 and 3500 W).

• A weight of 108.7 lbs makes the Ford FG4050P one of the heavier devices in the 2500-3500 rated wattage range. In terms of weight, one of the champions in their power range is the Pulsar PGD40iSCO, standing at just 46 lbs.
• This generator, with its lowest possible noise rated at 76 dBA falls into the more noisy category, compared to other devices of a similar running wattage. If noise emissions are one of your priorities, you may want to take a look at the Honda EU3000iS. It's one of the quietest options among generators of similar power, rated at 50 dBA.
• At 50% load, the FG4050P boasts a higher run time than most similarly powerful products, reaching around 11 hours. If extended autonomy is what matters most to you, the Pulsar PG3250 could be an excellent choice, offering one of the longest run times among units in its power category, reaching around 16 hours.
• Autonomy holds its importance, however, it is largely dependent on the generator’s fuel capacity and so, it is nonsensible to discuss it without mentioning fuel efficiency as well. In fact, this generator is not one of the most fuel-efficient options in the aforementioned wattage range: its estimated gasoline consumption at 50% load is around 0.36 GPH. If you wish to acquire one of the most gasoline efficient products of this power range, the Pulsar PGD40iSCO, with a fuel consumption of 0.22 GPH could be in your good books.

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The bottom line

About Ford

Even though Ford is most commonly known for Henry Ford's Ford Motor Company, the historically renowned US-based car manufacturer founded in 1903, its trademark appears on various other products, including power equipment. Ford Power Equipment sells affordable portable generators, water pumps and pressure washers. While generators are licensed under the Ford trademark, they are in fact manufactured and distributed by Pulsar Inc., which manufactures its products in Asia. However, the company promises great customer service, pre-delivery testing, and their products receive overall very good reviews.

Warranty Information

We currently do not have any warranty information regarding the Ford FG4050P.
For more information about the warranty of Ford generators, please contact the Pulsar Customer Support: 1-866-591-8921.

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