WEN DF480iX - 4000/4800W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator With Electric Start

In a few words, the WEN DF480iX is a compact portable inverter generator perfectly suited for:

• RV travellers wishing to enhance their freedom and nomad lifestyle
• People occasionally participating in sporting competitions, open-air performances and outdoor festivals
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures

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

With its dual-fuel technology, the WEN DF480iX delivers 120V, and offers power and flexibility. Running on gasoline, it boasts a running wattage of 4,000W and a peak wattage of 4,800W. When powered by propane, it delivers 3,600 running watts and 4,320 peak watts. Furthermore, its parallel capability (parallel kit (opens in a new tab) not included) allows power output to increase when connected to another similar or compatible unit, ensuring expanded energy capacity and reliability for various applications.

WEN’s Auto Fuel Selection technology automatically selects the fuel source (LPG or gasoline) depending on availability and prioritizes LPG. Thus, if a propane tank with enough LPG is connected, the generator will automatically use LPG. If no propane tank is connected, or if there is not enough LPG remaining in the tank, the generator will use gasoline.

Featuring a noise rating of 62 dBA (just slightly more noisy than an office), the inverter generator is equipped with both a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism and a simple and elegant electric starter (battery included) for starting.

The DF480iX, with a fuel capacity of 1.9 gallon, reaches a run time of around 7 hours at 50% load utilizing gasoline (fuel consumption around 0.27 GPH). Alternatively, it can reach a run time of around 12 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.39 GPH) with propane.

The DF480iX generates a clean sine wave with <1.2% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), ensuring minimal electrical noise and fluctuations. This feature makes it ideal for powering sensitive electronics, providing stable and reliable AC power through the outlets.

Outlets

The control panel provides the upcoming 5 AC outlets:

In addition, it provides 3 DC outlets: there's two 5V USB ports (USB-A) with which you may charge electronics, for example mobile phones or tablets, conveniently and a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle providing easy battery charging capabilities.

Featuring a TT-30R receptacle (TT for 'Travel Trailer'), this WEN generator is RV Ready, designed specifically for use with recreational vehicles.

Portability

With an inverter generator design, the WEN DF480iX features a closed construction (L23.8 x W12.6 x H22.1 in), enhancing aesthetics and ensuring reduced noise levels, offering a distinct advantage over standard, open frame generators. This modern design aims to provide an ideal power solution to recreational users.

Weighing 78.5 lbs, the DF480iX is practical, ensuring it can follow you wherever power is required. Furthermore, once placed on the floor, simple displacement is possible thanks to its set of 2 wheels and its telescopic handle.

Features

The DF480iX's control panel

For easy status and activity monitoring of the DF480iX, its control panel integrates a digital data center, offering insights into the voltage, power output, lifetime run hours, fuel level and frequency.

In addition to this info, the device's light indicators will illuminate to indicate if the generator is ready, the oil level is too low and the generator is overloaded.

The fuel shutoff feature turns off the flow of fuel, allowing for the DF480iX to use up the remaining fuel from the carburetor before automatically shutting down. This helps fight the build-up and blockages caused by stagnant fuel inside the carburetor, minimizing maintenance while prolonging the unit’s lifespan.

From a security point of view, the generator is equipped with a low fuel automatic shutdown, an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), giving you a peace of mind during use.

The unit also benefits from WEN's CO Watchdog carbon monoxide detection. This system measures the accumulation of poisonous CO gas while the generator is running. If the level of CO gas gets too high, the CO Watchdog system will automatically shut down the generator.

In addition to the traditional documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to help you get started promptly, the WEN DF480iX also includes several accessories: propane hose, oil, tool kit and funnel. An official storage cover is also available, as a separate purchase.