CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

All Power America APGG4000 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:

All Power America APGG4000

Reasons to buy All Power America APGG4000 :

  • button icon High peak power of 4000 watts
  • button icon Has a low operating noise level of 72 db only
  • button icon Created with a 4 cycle OHV air cool engine type
  • button icon Comes with a wheel kit for easy transportation
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – All Power America APGG4000 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Lightweight – makes it portable to shift from home to other areas

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4000 watts – delivers powerful operation up to 8 hours on 1/2 load

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Rated at 3300 watts of running stats

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Designed without any pneumatic and no flat tires and handles – APGG4000 is RV ready.

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Uses unleaded gasoline – gas powered

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoils only to start – manually pull the engine using the rope to power on

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Dual Fuel

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

1-12V DC and 2 x 120 V

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

8.0 HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Built with 4 cycle OHV air cooled - Engine type

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Verified to be certified by EPA – doesn’t release chemicals or hazardous electrical systems

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Very easy to start – simply recoil and pull to start APGG4000 generator

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4 gallons of unleaded gasoline

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Runs up to 8 hours on 1/2 load while using gasoline

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil notice

Yes

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

Air Cooled

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Cools down using air after heat up – protects the engine from getting spoilt

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

208 cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

72 db – low operating sound

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Created for multi-purpose – suitable for camping, homes and tailgating

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It carries out heavy duties – great option for backups at homes, while tailgating or camping

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes – has a frame

Yes

Framed

Starting method

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Uses the recoil method – just pull to start

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Constructed with an open frame – helps in movement

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

2 x 120 V, 1 x 120 TL and 1 x 12 V DC of output. 1 – 12 V DC of twist lock outlet

Yes

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

Portable

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Portable with wheels and handles for easy transportation. Comes with mobility kit

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

133 pounds – lightweight

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Solid fill wheel type – moves with ease across multiple surfaces

Yes

N/A

Handle style

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Fold down locking handles. Easily stored due to small foot print

Yes

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

Warranty

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Provided on purchase – registers model number and purchase

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Included Accessories

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Mobility kit and muffler

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Oil lamp – indicates and immediately powers off on low oil fuel tank

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Goes off when fuel is low in the fuel tank

Yes

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

Noise Level

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

72 db during 1/2 load – low noise and doesn’t bother most people

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

• Uses gasoline fuel type • Constructed with a 4 cycle air cooled engine type • Maximum standard wattage of 4000 watts with an output of 3300 watts • Spends 8 hours of runtime at 1/2 load • Detects low oil and shuts down instantly • Certified by EPA for safety • Has an auto voltage regulation system • Properly framed for durability • 4 gallon fuel tank capacity that is enough to provide 8 hours of operation • Effortlessly recoils to start • Engine can be air cooled • Contains a muffler • Easy to fill and accessible gas tank • Solid Wheel kit for easy transportation • Powerful engine of 208 cc • Heavy duty and multipurpose generator • Features a twist lock outlet • Compact build for easy storage • Operates on a twist lock outlet of 1 – 12 V DC • Easy to access control panel

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

All Power America APGG4000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

• Not built with an hour meter to indicate the time • Doesn’t include an allowance for propane in case you don’t have fuel • Is not solar generated • Produces some little noise during runtime • Doesn’t have an electric start option – only recoil • Batteries are not included – purchase it separately • Uses gasoline which is highly inflammable if you smoke or light fire near it

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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