CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Champion 5500 Watt VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

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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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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 5500 Watt

  • 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 5500 Watt

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Champion 5500 Watt VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

6875 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

RV is ready

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is recoil started

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Dual Fuel

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It uses dual fuel – propane or gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline / propane (LPG)

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

22.9A

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120/240 Volts

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

13 HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4 stroke

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is certified by EPA

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is easy to start

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

6.1 gallons

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

20 pounds

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

9 hours

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

6.5 at ½ hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes it is cooled by air

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

389 cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

74DBA

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil start method

Yes

Recoil method

Champion 5500 Watt

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes it has an open frame

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
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 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

162.5 lb

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Solid -fill wheel type

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Included Accessories

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Oil Funnel and a Wheel Kit

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It shuts down automatically indicating that the oil levels are low

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

74DBA from 23ft

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• 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 5500 Watt
DuroStar DS4000S
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 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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