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Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

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DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP12000EH:

  • button icon Ideal for House, Camping, Parties and Rv
  • button icon Unique MX2 switch, which doubles your 120-volt amperage for heavy loads.
  • button icon Can run on Propane or Gasoline.
  • button icon It has got a powerful Duromax engine.
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Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 :

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP12000EH

  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Yes

Yes it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

6250 of starting watts

Yes

12,000 Watts

Running Stats

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

5000 running watts

Yes

9,500 Watts

RV Ready

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Yes

With its fordable handles, wheels and various outlets - this model is RV ready

Gas Powered

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Yes

8.83 hours(gasoline) and 7.2hours(propane)

Recoil Start

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

recoil starts

Yes

You can manually start or pull start the engine using a rope start.

Electric Start

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

is fast and user friendly

Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Dual Fuel

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

Uses Propane & Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Uses gasoline

Yes

GASOLINE / PROPANE

AMPERAGE

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

21 Amps

Yes

39.6A/79.2A

VOLTAGE

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

120/240 on a single phase

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

60 Hertz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

18HP

ENGINE TYPE

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

Yes

4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION

ENGINE SPEED

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it’s CARB Compliant

CSA Certified

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

No

EPA Certified

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Easy to Start

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Yes

It’s easy to start. Electric Start - no manual work required

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Yes

8.3 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

40 GALLONS

Runtime (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Yes

8.83 HOURS

Runtime (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

7.2 HOURS

Low Oil Shut-Off

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Yes

Yes it has a low oil shut-off – Which Protects your generator by automatically shutting it off when it senses that the oil is low.

Air Cooled

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes it can be cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Yes

457 cc

Voltmeter

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

It is 12000eh voltmeter

Noise Level (dBA)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

It’s at 74Db at 1/4 load - With an oversized noise reducing muffler with a built-in spark arrestor which enables smooth and quiet operation.

Multi-Purpose

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Yes

Yes its multi-purpose. For house , parties , RV, camping

Heavy Duty

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Yes

It performs heavy duties – Can be used as back-up for house, can also be used on parties.

Solar Generator

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Yes

Yes its framed

Starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Yes

ELECTRIC / RECOIL

DuroMax XP12000EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Yes

Yes it has got an open frame

Outlets

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Yes

(Two) - 120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (One) - 120V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 50A Heavy Duty Outlet.

Portable

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Yes

You can transport it anywhere

Weight

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

200 pounds

Yes

260LBS

Wheel type

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Yes

It has solid fill-wheels

Handle style

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Yes

Fold-able handles – make it easy to transport

Warranty

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Included Accessories

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

Yes

Oil Funnel, Spark Plug Wrench, Tool Set, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and Owner's Manual

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Yes

Yes the generator shuts down in case the oil level is low

Noise Level

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

Yes

74dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Yes

• Affordable and versatile than a standby generator while still holding enough power for running household appliances. • Great for keeping the essential electronics running at home and • Suitable as a work site generator. • The installation process of the generator is easier and also more affordable. • Portable. • Its covered by a 3 –year factory warranty. • Its engine is powerful.

Cons

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

Yes

• The engine produces a dangerous chemical which causes cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured since Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas hence breathing it can cause unconsciousness or death. • Improper connection to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard. • The generator is potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry. • The generator makes a lot of noise hence ending up polluting the environment.

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