Sportsman GEN2000 - 1400/2000W Portable Generator

The Sportsman GEN2000 is a compact and lightweight open frame generator with a rated wattage of 1,400 W and a starting wattage of 2,000 W. (Read full specs)

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In short, the Sportsman GEN2000 is a compact and lightweight portable generator adequately designed for:

• Tailgating and campground aficionados with the desire of enjoying power anywhere they go
• Handcrafting enthusiasts who wish to work on-the-go

In the upcoming sections, you'll discover its power characteristics, the array of outlets it presents, its overall portability, and the additional features it possesses.

Power & Run Time

The Sportsman GEN2000

Running on gasoline, the Sportsman GEN2000 utilizes a 94 cc (3.5 hp) OHV 4-stroke engine to deliver 120V, offering a running wattage of 1,400W and a starting wattage of 2,000W.

With a noise rating of 68 dBA (less noisy than background music), the generator's ignition is facilitated by a manual recoil starter system.

With a fuel capacity of 1.2 gallon, the GEN2000 can run for around 9 hours at 50% load when the tank is full (fuel consumption is approximately 0.13 gallons per hour).

Outlets

The control panel features the upcoming 2 AC outlets:

Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)

Additionally, it offers 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A receptacle enabling simple battery charging for added ease.

Portability

At L18.5 x W16 x H14.8 in, the traditional open frame structure of the Sportsman GEN2000 ensures stability while facilitating convenient maintenance access to components and promoting air cooling. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

The GEN2000's dry weight of 53 lbs lets you use its power anywhere needed. In addition, it is even easier to grab and move the generator around thanks to its open frame design.

Features

The GEN2000's control panel

Regarding security, the generator comes with an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), providing peace of mind during operation.

Alongside the typical set of documentation and owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to assist with setup, Sportsman has included a tool kit in the packaging of the GEN2000.

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The Sportsman GEN2000 versus other generators

The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how some of the key specs of the Sportsman GEN2000 compare to generators of similar power (between 1000 and 2000 W).

• Considering its dry weight of 53 pounds, the Sportsman GEN2000 is one of the heavier generators producing between 1000 and 2000 running watts. Regarding dry weight, one of the champions in the same power range is the Pulsar PGD16iSCO, with a dry weight of only 24 lbs.
• If compared to generators capable of producing a similar running wattage, this generator with a lowest emitted noise of 68 dBA can be considered somewhat noisy. If noise is a concern for you, you could consider the Honda EU2200i, which is one of the least noisy generators in its power range, rated at 48 dBA.
• At 50% load, the GEN2000 achieves one of the longer run times compared to devices of similar power, sustaining operations for around 9 hours. If you consider autonomy on a single full tank as one of the deciding factors, one of the generators in the same power range that offers the highest run time is the Pulsar PG2200R, with around 12 hours.
• Even though run times are undoubtedly important, they are dependent on the fuel capacity to a large extent. For a more wholesome picture, we must take into consideration the fuel consumption of the generator. This generator has a better fuel efficiency than other units in the aforementioned output range, consuming approximately 0.13 GPH (gallon per hour) at 50% load. If you wish to get a unit of similar power, but with one of the best fuel efficiency, you could consider the Pulsar PGD16iSCO, which has an impressively low fuel consumption of 0.09 GPH.

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About Sportsman Series

Sportsman Series is a small brand registered under the US based Buffalo corporation. Founded in 1964, the Buffalo Corporation is a small company, which sells tools and home products. Their brands include AmeriHome, Black Bull, Buffalo Tools and Sportsman Series – which offers a selection of generators and several other general products. The brand, and in fact, the corporation itself seemingly outsources all of its production overseas and acts only as a distributor, under its own brands.

Warranty Information

The Sportsman GEN2000 is covered under a warranty for up to 1 year. This warranty may be limited and may not cover all parts of the generator.
For more information about the warranty of Sportsman generators, please contact the Buffalo Tools Customer Support: 1-636-532-9888.

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