CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Champion 3500 Watt VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

Champion 3500 Watt

Reasons to buy Champion 3500 Watt:

  • button icon It is multi-purpose- can be used on fridges, microwave, A/C
  • button icon It is good for emergency backup power
  • button icon Has a 3 year limited factory warranty with free life time technical support from dedicated experts.
  • button icon It is reliable and powerful
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 3500 Watt

  • Electric Start
  • 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
Champion 3500 Watt

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Champion 3500 Watt VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4375 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3500 watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

RV is ready

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

12 hours

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It can use an optional electric switch

No

Dual Fuel

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It runs on dual fuel- propane or gasoline which is good for backing up your essentials

No

FUEL TYPE

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

30A

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

7.5 HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3600 RMP

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is certified by EPA

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It uses cold start technology for easy start in cold weather

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3.4 gallons

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

20 pound

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

9 hour

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

10.5 hour

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It shuts down after sensing low oil levels

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is air cooled since it has got A/C

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

224 cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has a voltmeter which allows you to monitor power output at a glance

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

68 dB from 23 feet

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is multipurpose since it is able to perform multiple tasks- used at job sites, recreation, for emergency use

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is a heavy duty machine- can support lights, power tools, RV A/C units, sump pump

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil start method

Yes

Recoil method

Champion 3500 Watt

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has got an open frame with handles for easy transportation

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

(1)-120V 30A locking outlet,(1)-120V 30A RV outlet and (1)-120V 20A household outlet

Yes

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

Portable

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is a portable machine which makes it easy for you to transport it to anywhere you want

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

119 lb

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has got two handle making it easy to be carried by two people

Yes

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

Warranty

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

26.3" L x 24.8" W x 22.9" H inch

No

Included Accessories

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Oil funnel

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It shuts down automatically indicating low oil levels

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The generator shuts down automatically after sensing that there are low oil levels

Yes

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

Noise Level

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

68 dB

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

• It has got a volt guard which prevents overloads and keeps your valuable equipment safe from voltage spikes. • It comes with a champion support which includes a 3-year limited warranty with free lifetime technical support from dedicated experts. • It can run on either gas or propane right out of the box with included hose which gives you a chance to choose the type of fuel you prefer to use. • It delivers up to 9 hours of power on gas and 10.5 hours on propane hence enabling your essential stay in a good condition

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

Champion 3500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

• It is extremely noisy noisy during its operations hence causing noise pollution in the surrounding environment. • It is heavy and bulky making it difficult to transport. • It is associated with poor packaging hence being affected by climatic changes during transportation. • It is a potential source of electric shocks if not kept dry hence causing injury.

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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