CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Champion 3800 watts VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

Champion 3800 watts

Reasons to buy Champion 3800 watts:

  • button icon Air Cooled
  • button icon Cast Iron Sleeve for Durability
  • button icon Electric and Recoil Start
  • button icon Low Oil Shut-Off
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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 3800 watts

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Champion 3800 watts

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Champion 3800 watts

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Champion 3800 watts VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4750 watts (gasoline) – 4275 watts (propane)

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3800 watts (gasoline) – 3420 watts (propane)

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is ready

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

NA

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is electric started since it has got a handy toggle switch

No

Dual Fuel

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It uses dual fuel to operate-gasoline/propane

No

FUEL TYPE

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline / propane

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

31.7A

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

NA

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4 stroke

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3600RMP

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is certified by EPA

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It uses cold start technology which optimizes the generator to start easily in cold weather.

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is easy to start because it has got an electric push-button

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3.4 gallons (12,9L)

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

20 lb

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

9 at ½ load (h)

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

10.5 at ½ load (h)

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It shuts off if it senses that the oil level is low

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

224 cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

68 Dba from 23feets

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it can be used to run many items at ago – lights, fridges, sump pump, fan, TV and others

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is a heavy duty machine – cab be used to run high voltage equipments

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Electric / recoil start method

Yes

Recoil method

Champion 3800 watts

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has an open frame

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

(One)- 120V 30A RV outlet (TT-30R), (one) 120V 30A locking outlet (L5-30R) and (two) 120V 20A household outlets (5-20R)

Yes

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

Portable

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is portable since it has got foldable handles with never - flat tires which eases its transportation

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

122 pound

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Solid – fill wheel type

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has got foldable handles and never – flat tires which enables you to transport it to anywhere you need it

Yes

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

Warranty

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

No

Included Accessories

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil, Battery and Propane (LPG) Hose

Yes

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

Champion 3800 watts

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It shuts down indicating low oil levels

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The machine shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil levels are low in order to protect engine

Yes

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

Noise Level

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

68 dBA from 23 feet

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

• It has champion support which includes a 3-year limited warranty which comes with free lifetime technical support from dedicated experts. • it has trust Volt Guard built-in surge protector to prevent overloads. • It has got a safety fuel selector which enables you to select the type of fuel you want to you for that time. • It comes with a battery for easy touch start • Has plenty of outlet

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 3800 watts
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

• It is very loud during its operations hence causing noise pollution to the people in the surrounding environment. • It is a potential source of electric shocks if not kept dry.

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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