CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Champion 5500 Watt VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

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Winner:

DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP5000EHC:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine of 225
  • button icon Low oil shutoff which Protects your investment by automatically
  • button icon It is multi-purpose
  • button icon It is good for home backup
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Runners Up:

Champion 5500 Watt

Reasons to buy Champion 5500 Watt :

  • button icon Dual Fuel - Runs on GAS or PROPANE straight out of the box
  • button icon Rugged & Portable
  • button icon Runs up to 9 hrs. On a full tank of gas
  • button icon Safety Fuel Selector Switch
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP5000EHC

  • Gas Powered
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • Electric Start
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons why we like it:

  • Gas Powered
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • Electric Start
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COMPARISON – Champion 5500 Watt VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

6875 watts

Yes

5,000 watts

Running Stats

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

RV Ready

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

RV is ready

Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Gas Powered

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

the generator is gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is recoil started

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Yes, but its optional

Dual Fuel

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It uses dual fuel – propane or gasoline

Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

FUEL TYPE

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Gasoline / propane (LPG)

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

22.9A

Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

VOLTAGE

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

120/240 Volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

13 HP

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

4 stroke

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

it is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

EPA Certified

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is certified by EPA

Yes

it is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It uses cold start technology which ensures a quick start in cold weather

No

Easy to Start

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is easy to start

Yes

it is easy to start because it has got two start types namely; recoil and electric start where you can opt to use any of the two.

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

6.1 gallons

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

20 pounds

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

9 hours

Yes

8.92 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

6.5 at ½ hours

Yes

7.63 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut off sensor which protects

Yes

the generator shuts off if it senses that the oil is low

Air Cooled

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes it is cooled by air

Yes

it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

389 cc

Yes

225cc

Voltmeter

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

has a Voltmeter which makes it easy to keep track of power output

Yes

it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

74DBA

Yes

69dB

Multi-Purpose

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is multipurpose – it can run many appliances such as A/C, lights, fridges, for camping

Yes

Yes, the generator is multi-purpose since it can run house hold appliances and provide power at job sites

Heavy Duty

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is a heavy duty equipment since it can run high voltage devices such as lights, construction machines at job sites

Yes

it performs heavy duty works such as providing power at job sites plus running heavy home appliances

Solar Generator

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Recoil start method

Yes

Electric / Recoil method

DuroMax XP5000EHC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes it has an open frame

Yes

it has an open frame

Outlets

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

(1)120/240V 30A Locking (L14-30R) 94)9 GFCI 120V 20A Duplex (5-20R) (2)

Yes

(TWO) 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and (ONE) 120 / 240V 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is a portable device since it can easily be transported from one place to where you need it

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine which easies it transportation to any desired place

Weight

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

162.5 lb

Yes

127 LBS

Wheel type

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Solid -fill wheel type

Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Handle style

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It has got foldaway handles for easy storage, never flat tires for quick transportation

Yes

Fold handle style

Warranty

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Included Accessories

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Oil Funnel and a Wheel Kit

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It shuts down automatically indicating that the oil levels are low

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil levels are low

Yes

Yes, it shuts down automatically in case it senses that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

74DBA from 23ft

Yes

69Db

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

• It is designed with a powerful engine of 389 cc which enables it to perform tasks. • It has foldaway handles which makes its storage easy. • Never has flat tires for easy transportation to the destined place. • It is able to run on either gasoline or propane which gives you a chance to choose the fuel type that you prefer to use. • It is designed with a switch which enables you to change from one fuel type to another with ease

Yes

• The generator is powered by a 225cc ohc DUROMAX engine making powerful. • It uses dual fuel since it can run on both propane and gasoline giving you a choice of what fuel to use. • You can choose between operating it at both 120 V and 240 V Simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power. • It has got low oil shut off. • It is reasonably quiet during operation

Cons

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

• It is extremely noisy when switched one since it has a big motor which produces 74db from 23fts hence polluting the environment with noise. • It a heavy and bulky machine which hinders its storage and transportation to where it is needed. • It uses recoil start method which requires manual power hence making it tiresome to use it.

Yes

• The generator is a potential source of electric shocks in case it is not kept dry hence causing injury. • The engine produces a dangerous chemical which is able to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Poor connection of this generator to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard o people.

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