CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Ai Power SUA12000EC VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4000S:

  • button icon Portable Generator
  • button icon Start-Camping & RV Ready
  • button icon 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts
  • button icon High voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
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Runners Up:

Ai Power SUA12000EC

Reasons to buy Ai Power SUA12000EC :

  • button icon It’s a mini portable generator
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down
  • button icon Runs for 11 hours on a 1/2 load
  • button icon Starts at 12000 watts and runs at 9000 watts
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • AMPERAGE
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
  • Warranty
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • AMPERAGE
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
  • Warranty
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COMPARISON – Ai Power SUA12000EC VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Features a mini size that is portable to move from one place to another

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The A-iPower provides 12000 watts of starting power

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The A-iPower provides 9,000 watts of running power

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

RV ready – This generator is built with a TT-30R RV outlet for your convenience when Rving.

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It provides an average run time of 12 hours at 50% load.

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Dual Fuel

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Works with non-leaded gasoline and oil mixture fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

2.2 HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It's 223cc great gen, start normally on 2nd pull

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Complies with the CARB standards for safety

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

EPA certified

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

It uses cold start technology in order to be able to perform in cold weather.

Easy to Start

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Hassle free starting method. All you do is pull start for the generator to run

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it has got only one start type

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4.0 gallon, large heavy duty all steel construction fuel tank provides up to 11 hours of run time at 50% load

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It provides an average run time of 12 hours at 50% load.

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator will shut down immediately low oil is detected in the fuel tank.

Yes

Yes, it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine

Air Cooled

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Generator is air cooled to prevent it from heating up

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled since it has got a forced air cooling system

Engine Capacity

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

208cc / 7HP OHV

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

58 dBA @ 50% Load – 21’ / 7m, 68 dBA – 75% Load @ 21’ / 7m

Yes

69Db-it has got two pairs of isolated motor mounts which reduce noise levels

Multi-Purpose

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – can provide emergency power in homes, camps, while fishing, hunting, tailgating

Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can serve as a household backup generator as well as a construction power source

Heavy Duty

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Can handle heavy duty appliances – provides emergency power and keeps your appliances connected

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is framed for durability to last over a long period

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Manual start and recoil starting method.

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The generator features a TT-30R RV outlet

Yes

Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and one 120 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Portable using its brief and light compact build for easy transportation

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

109 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Comfort grip handles – easily accessible when moving generator to another place

Yes

two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere

Warranty

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

24 inches x 20.5 inches x 19 inches

No

Included Accessories

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Wheel kit

Yes

Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

DuroStar DS4000S

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Comprises of low oil and over load protection system. Indicates when oil is low

Yes

it has got an oil warning light which indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Automatically shuts down when oil is minimum in the 1.1 gallon fuel tank

Yes

Yes, the generator shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

58 dBA @ 50% Load – 21’ / 7m, 68 dBA – 75% Load @ 21’ / 7m

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

- Generator is able to handle heavy duty appliances and provides emergency power to keeps your appliances connected - Features high beginning watts 1200 watts and 900 running watts for gasoline - Complies with the CARB standards for safety and is EPA certified for safety - Easy to start using the traditional pull-start mechanism that is user friendly - RV ready through its multipurpose and heavy duty ability for both indoors and outdoors - Generator contains a low oil and over load protection that turns off engine when oil is too low or too much - Has a non leaded gasoline and oil mixture fuel type - On top and easily accessible handle style with a rubberized material to give you a soft handle - Comes with 12 V battery cables of included accessories - Features a lightweight 35 lbs and a compact size - 58 decibels quiet mode system to helps you enjoy quiet running - This brand comes with a 1 year warranty - Provides emergency power for up to 12 hours on a 50% load of gasoline - Also contains an engine switch for on and off

Yes

• This generator has got 4000 surge watts which make it good for powering large appliances or power tools. • It has got a powerful 7HP engine which provides plenty of power to handle many jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools. • It has got motor stabilizerswhich lowers the noise level for a substantial amount. • It has is designed with in built voltmeter which is a great addition for people with sensitive devices. • It has a super quiet muffle which reduces engine noise. • It has full power panel with oil warning light, voltmeter, circuit breaker and power outlets.

Cons

Ai Power SUA12000EC
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

- It is not built with wheels to help with movement - Doesn’t use solar as a fuel type - Cold start technology is not included in the generator - Not able to electric start or use a remote control system - Generator uses fuel which may be inflammable if not uses well

Yes

• The generator has no RV ready outlet meaning that a manual connection must be made. • It is a heavy machine since it weighs 102 pounds hence making it not easy to be relocated. • Recoil starting is time consuming which delays work.

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