WEN DF5600X 5600-Watt Dual Fuel Electric Start Generator with CO Watchdog

Remember when you kept the lights on? Whether we’re providing your home electricity right through a crisis or charging your circle of relatives’ cellphones at the campgrounds, WEN has been reliably lighting up lives since 1951. With 5600 starting watts and 4500 running watts on gasoline or 5000 surge watts and 4050 rated watts on propane, the WEN RV and Transfer-Switch-In a position Electric Start Dual Fuel Generator is durable enough for the jobsite and compact enough for simple transport.

Run your lights, TV, refrigerator, sump pump, heating, air conditioning, microwaves, power tools, and other essentials with ease. Electric start provides quick ignition with a backup recoil starter if needed. The fully packed panel comes equipped with one RV-In a position 30-amp TT-30R outlet, one transfer-switch-In a position 30-amp 120V L5-30R outlet, and two standard 120V 20-amp 5-20R outlets.

The WEN Watchdog CO Shutdown Sensor helps give protection to both you and your circle of relatives by routinely turning off the generator if dangerous levels of carbon monoxide are detected. The wheel and take care of kit makes transportation easier than ever at the same time as the 4.3-gallon gas tank provides up to 12.5 hours of half-load run time.

The onboard data meter digitally displays voltage, frequency, total runtime, and session runtime. And because it’s a WEN product, your generator comes backed by a nationwide network of skilled service technicians, a friendly customer make stronger phone line, and a three-year limited warranty. Needless to say when you didn’t have to worry about the power going out? Needless to say WEN.

• Dual fuel design runs on both gasoline (5600 surge watts, 4500 rated watts) and propane (5000 surge watts, 4050 rated watts)
• Electric start functionality turns the 224cc engine on with the press of a switch
• The WEN Watchdog CO Shutdown Sensor helps give protection to both you and your circle of relatives by routinely turning off the generator if dangerous levels of carbon monoxide are detected
• 4.3-gallon gas tank provide up to 12.5 hours of half-load run time
• Includes a wheel kit, two standard 120V 5-20R 20-amp outlets, one RV-In a position 120V 30-amp TT-30R outlet, one transfer-
• switch-In a position 120V 30-amp NEMA L5-30R twist lock receptacle, and a three-year warranty

4.2Expert Score

WEN DF5600X Dual Fuel Generator Review — Reliable Mid-Range Power with CO Safety

The WEN DF5600X Dual Fuel Generator offers a practical balance of power, safety, and affordability for everyday backup needs. Delivering up to 5,600 starting watts on gasoline and 5,000 on propane, it’s well-suited for keeping essentials like refrigerators, sump pumps, and lights running during outages. Its dual-fuel capability gives flexibility in emergencies, while the CO Watchdog shutoff adds an important layer of safety for home use. With an electric start, digital display, and rugged wheel kit, the DF5600X is easy to operate, though its weight and open-frame noise levels may limit portability and camping use. Overall, this generator is a dependable mid-range choice for homeowners who want reliable backup power without overspending on larger, more expensive models.

Power / Performance

4.3

Fuel Flexibility

5

Safety Features

4.5

Portability / Ease of Use

3.8

Value for Money

4.4

PROS

• Dual fuel operation (gas & propane)
• Electric start for convenience
• CO Watchdog automatic shutoff
• Solid mid-range 5600W output (gas)
• Affordable compared to similar brands

CONS

• Not as quiet as inverter models
• Lower power output on propane
• Heavy for one person to move
• Open-frame design not ideal for campsites