CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DEWALT DG7000 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:

DEWALT DG7000

Reasons to buy DEWALT DG7000 :

  • button icon Super-quiet muffler reduces engine noise
  • button icon Idle control saves fuel and reduces noise
  • button icon 13-horsepower Honda OHV GX engine provides worksite reliability
  • button icon Low-oil shutoff protects engine
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DEWALT DG7000

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
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COMPARISON – DEWALT DG7000 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

DeWalt DG7000 Heavy Duty 7,000 Watt 389cc 13 HP is a gas-powered portable generator

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

7500 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

7000 watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator is RV Ready and perfect for people who love traveling and always need a source of power to go with them.

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gas Powered Portable Generator

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

8hrs.

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has Recoil Pull Starter as a way to start this generator.

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

With 18 Volt Battery Electric Start

No

Dual Fuel

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

55/27amps

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120V/240V

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60Hz.

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

13 HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

DEWALT® 389cc

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator can be started with a pull to start mechanism and the old fashioned electric start with 18 volt battery included.

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4.8gal.

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

8 hours on 50% load

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator has a low oil sensor that will alert you when to refill the tank with oil.

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

389cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The battery is fully charged if a voltage of. 13.7VDC is measured across the terminals using a DC. Voltmeter.

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

72dBA

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator has a multipurpose engine which can be used to power up different sites, charge phones.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

DeWalt DG7000 is a heavy duty 7,000 Watt 389cc 13 HP gas powered Portable Generator

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Worksite tested frame with panel protection bars for increased durability.

Yes

Framed

Starting method

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Electric start/recoil start

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

DeWALT open frame generators are built Guaranteed Tough, engineered with industrial-grade features and designed for easy maintenance.

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Proper 120 volt and 240-volt outlets for job site applications

Yes

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

Portable

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

With a pair of wheels and handles, the generator is easily movable and transported.

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

254 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

DEWALT wheel kit

Yes

N/A

Handle style

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Folding double handles

Yes

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

Warranty

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

2-year limited warranty

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

32 x 30 x 22.38 inches

No

Included Accessories

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Wheel kit

Yes

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

DEWALT DG7000

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator has a low oil sensor that will alert you when to refill the tank with oil.

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Low-Oil Level Shutdown - automatically safeguards engine from damage

Yes

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

Noise Level

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

72dBA

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Automatic low oil shutdown Open frame design Portable Long runtime Framed for durability Multipurpose Quiet Easy to start

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

DEWALT DG7000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Not a solar generator Not air cooled Not dual fuel Not CARB Compliant

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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