How Much Does Ryobi’s 4000W Inverter Generator Cost & How Long Will It Run?
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Ryobi produces a number of products that allow users to power various devices even if they’re far from a standard electrical outlet. While Ryobi’s battery-powered Power Source and Power Station are handy gadgets, they can’t produce electricity like gas-powered generators.
The websites for Ryobi and Home Depot list two different 4000-watt Inverter Generators with CO Detect: RYi4000 and RYi4022X. Home Depot sells Ryobi’s Model RYi4022X for $741.84 with free delivery to your local store or to your door. While many Ryobi tools carry similar prices on Home Depot and Ryobi’s websites, in this case, the RYi4022X’s listed price is cheaper on Ryobi Tool’s site. However, don’t get too excited about getting a better deal, since the $649.00 Ryobi Tools’ price quickly updates after clicking the “Add to Cart” button moves the transaction to Home Depot’s checkout. Fortunately, the RYi4000 is priced at $649.00 on Ryobi’s and Home Depot’s websites.
The Ryobi RYi4022X generator is certified as “a low CO portable generator.” However, both models feature CO Detect, a safety system that monitors the air and shuts the engine down if it detects elevated levels of Carbon Monoxide.
How long will Ryobi’s 4000W Inverter Generator run on a tank of gas?
The number of hours a generator can run before running out of fuel is an important factor when deciding which Ryobi generator is best for your needs. Ryobi rates its generators’ run time in “half load run time” hours.
The Ryobi RYi4000 Inverter Generator is rated at a half-load run time of 11 hours, while the RYi4022X is rated at over 12 hours. This means the RYi4022X is slightly more fuel efficient since both models feature a 3.2-gallon fuel tank and generate the same 1,700 running watts at half load.
The 4000W in the name references the generators’ short-term starting watts, the power needed to start compressors, such as those found in refrigerators and air conditioners, or other energy-hungry devices like power tools. Running watts, the wattage the Ryobi 4000W Inverter Generators can supply continuously, is rated at 3,400 watts, resulting in a 1,700-watt half load.
