CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Champion Power Equipment 100402 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

Champion Power Equipment 100402

Reasons to buy Champion Power Equipment 100402 :

  • button icon Dual Fuel - Runs on GAS or PROPANE straight out of the box
  • button icon Clean Power (<3% THD) - Clean electricity for powering sensitive electronics
  • button icon EZ Start Dial - takes the confusion out of starting an engine
  • button icon Quiet, Lightweight and Portable
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Air Cooled
  • Noise Level (dBA)
  • Heavy Duty
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Air Cooled
  • Noise Level (dBA)
  • Heavy Duty
  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Champion Power Equipment 100402 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The Champion 100402 is a quiet, compact and lightweight dual fuel inverter generator with a rated wattage of 1600 W and a starting wattage of 2000 W.

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Using gasoline, produces 2000 starting watts Using propane, it produces 1800 starting watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

1600 running watts.(gasoline) 1440 running watts.(propane)

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator is gas powered with a dual fuel technology.

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The running time of the 100402, with its 1.1 gallon fuel capacity, can reach up to 11 hours on a full tank of gasoline.

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Dual Fuel

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The dual-fuel technology of the Champion 100402 allows for an output of 120V and provides superb power and versatility.

No

FUEL TYPE

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline and Propane

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

30A

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120V

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

2.6 HP.

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

80 cc Champion OHV 4-stroke

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The Champion 100402 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. It can therefore be sold and purchased in all 50 states, including California.

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The Champion 100402 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. It can therefore be sold and purchased in all 50 states, including California.

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has a cold start technology that ensures quick starting in the cold weather

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

EZ Start Dial - takes the confusion out of starting an engine

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

1.1 gal.

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

20lbs

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Runs up to 11 hrs. on a full tank of gas

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

24 hrs. on a 20 lb. propane tank

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has low oil shut off indicator that lets you know when the oil goes low and needs refill.

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

80cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it is able to power up many appliances at ago such as lights, A/C and others. Conveniently portable with an included set of heavy duty never-flat wheels, handle, and lift bracket, it'll have your house, travel trailer, or jobsite powered in seconds.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator is framed for durability.

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

EZ Start Dial

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The control panel provides the upcoming 2 AC outlets: Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) Additionally, it features 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle with which charging your batteries is made easy.

Yes

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

Portable

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Since the 100402 weighs only 47.6 lbs, it can be labeled as a portable lightweight generator. The product’s power can be enjoyed on-the-go, as it can be moved by a single person without trouble.

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

47.6 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has one single folding handle

Yes

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

Warranty

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3 years

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

20.5 x 12.6 x 16.9 inches

No

Included Accessories

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Funnel, propane hose, and dual port USB adapter

Yes

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

DuroStar DS4000S

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has a low oil indicator

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Noise Level

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

53dBA

Yes

69 dB

DuroStar DS4000S

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Rightly priced Necessary accessories included Parallel capable Fuel fill assist LED Dual fuel Inverter Lightweight Quiet

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 Power Equipment 100402
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

No electric start No recoil start

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.

Overall Winner

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