Quick verdict
This kit adds two 8-inch never-flat wheels, a foldable foam-grip handle and support brackets to specific Westinghouse WGen portable generators, turning a lift-and-carry unit into something that rolls. It suits an owner whose generator currently has to be lifted onto a dolly or into a truck bed by hand. The one caveat is fitment: the title and the bullet list name slightly different WGen3600 variants, so matching the exact model and suffix letters before buying matters more than usual here.
Strengths
- Two 8-inch never-flat wheels that will not go flat from a puncture
- Foldable foam-grip handle for easier storage when not rolling the unit
- All hardware, brackets and rubber feet included for the install
- Westinghouse states setup takes minutes with no special tools needed
- 1-year limited coverage on service, labor and parts
Weaknesses
- Fitment is specific, and the listing itself names slightly different compatible models in the title versus the features
- Explicitly not compatible with generators from other manufacturers
- Adds wheels and a handle only, does not include a cover or any electrical accessory
The overall YardToolLab Score is out of 100. Section scores are out of 10.
Who this kit is for
A portable generator that has to be lifted by two people every time it moves is not really portable, and that is the gap Westinghouse’s wheel and handle kit closes. It bolts a pair of wheels and a folding handle onto compatible WGen-series units, turning a dead lift into a roll across the yard or up a ramp into a truck bed. It is built for an owner who already has a compatible Westinghouse generator sitting without wheels, not for adding mobility to a different brand’s unit.
This review is based on the maker’s published specifications and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run this product ourselves.
What you get
The kit includes two 8-inch diameter never-flat wheels, a foam-grip handle that folds down for storage, two support brackets with rubber feet, and all the hardware needed for the install. Westinghouse backs the kit with a 1-year limited warranty covering service, labor and parts, matching the coverage typical of the company’s generator accessories.
Fitment and compatibility
This is the detail to get right before buying. The product title names the WGen2000, WGen3600v, WGen3600 and WGen3600DF as compatible, while the bullet feature list specifies a narrower set: the WGen3600v, WGen3600cv, WGen3600DFv and WGen3600DFcv. Those are not identical lists, and Westinghouse’s model suffixes, the letters after the number, often indicate different frame styles that a wheel kit may or may not bolt to. The listing is explicit that the kit is not compatible with generators made by other manufacturers, so this is strictly a same-brand, specific-model accessory. Checking the exact model number stamped on the generator against Westinghouse’s current fitment information is worth doing before ordering.
Build and hardware
Never-flat wheels are the standout spec here: unlike an air-filled tire, they cannot go flat from a nail or a thorn picked up crossing a gravel driveway, which matters for a generator that may sit in a shed for months between uses. The foam-grip handle folds down when the generator is parked, keeping the footprint smaller for storage, and the two support brackets with rubber feet are what hold the frame level when it is not rolling.
Installation and handling
Westinghouse describes the kit as installable in minutes with all hardware included, which is typical of bolt-on wheel kits sized to a specific frame rather than a universal fit. Once installed, the combination of wheels and a square handle is what makes crossing uneven terrain, not just a flat garage floor, workable without a second person. The company is specific that the kit is meant to prevent tipping during that kind of transport, which is the main safety concern with moving a heavy generator solo.
Living with it
A recurring theme with aftermarket wheel kits for generators generally is that owners sometimes discover a mismatch between the generator’s actual frame mounting points and the kit’s bracket spacing, usually traceable back to a model or suffix that was close but not exact. Confirming fitment against Westinghouse’s own documentation, rather than relying on the title alone, avoids that. Beyond installation, the kit itself needs little upkeep: the never-flat wheels do not require air checks, and the folding handle is the only moving part to keep an eye on over time.
Alternatives to Consider
For a generator outside this specific WGen3600 compatibility range, a universal generator dolly or hand truck rated for the unit’s weight is a non-model-specific alternative, at the cost of a less integrated fit. Westinghouse also sells wheel kits sized for its larger WGen7500 and WGen9500 series units, which this kit does not fit. For a generator that rarely moves once placed, skipping a wheel kit entirely and using a furniture dolly only when needed is the lowest-cost option.
Verdict
Buy this kit if the generator’s exact model and suffix match what Westinghouse specifies, and the goal is turning occasional lifting into routine rolling. Skip it if the model numbers do not clearly match, or if the generator belongs to a different brand entirely, where this kit is explicitly not compatible.
Full specifications
Westinghouse Portable Generator Wheel and Handle Kit for WGen2000 and WGen3600 Series FAQs
Westinghouse's title lists the WGen2000, WGen3600v, WGen3600 and WGen3600DF, while the feature list narrows that to the WGen3600v, WGen3600cv, WGen3600DFv and WGen3600DFcv. Given that mismatch, checking the exact model number and suffix letters on both the generator and the listing before ordering is the safer approach.
No. The listing states explicitly that it is not compatible with generators made by other manufacturers.
Yes, per the listing: two wheels, a foldable handle, two support brackets with rubber feet, and all hardware are included.
Westinghouse describes the setup as achievable in minutes with the included hardware, though actual time will vary with the tools on hand and familiarity with the generator's frame.
