CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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Winner:

DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP8500E:

  • button icon Has low oil indicator which prevents engine damage.
  • button icon Has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimize sound.
  • button icon Multi-purpose
  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine
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DS4000S Portable Gas Generator

Reasons to buy DS4000S Portable Gas Generator :

  • button icon Powerful durostar engine
  • button icon Powering everyone anywhere.
  • button icon Power panel
  • button icon Plenty of power
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – DS4000S Portable Gas Generator VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is a portable machine

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

the generator is recoil started

Yes

Yes, can be used as backup if the battery is not fully charged

Electric Start

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

27.50A

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120 V

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

7 HP

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is CARB complaint

Yes

It is not carb complaint so it cannot be used in California

CSA Certified

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is certified by the EPA

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is available to ensure a quick and easy start in areas where the weather is unpredictable

Easy to Start

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it is equipped with both electric start and recoil start options

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

12.3 hours

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine

Yes

The generator shuts off when it senses that the oil level is low

Air Cooled

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

208 cc

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights

Heavy Duty

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it makes the generator easy to be carried by two people

Yes

Framed

Starting method

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

(4)120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (1) 10A 12V utility connector

Portable

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

105 LBS

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

NA

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is provided with two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

24”L*17”W*17”H

No

Included Accessories

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

Yes

Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has got the oil warning flash which flashes before the low oil shut-down feature takes effect.

Low oil shutdown

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents the engine from being damaged when oil levels become too low.

Noise Level

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

69 dB

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
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 stabilizers which 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.

Yes

• It is a portable equipment which enables easy transportation from one location. • It has got the never flat tires that are versatile. • it has got a variety of outlets and the unit can be easily transported with the attached wheel kit. • It runs on gas which is a convenient fuel because its readily available and so easy to store. • It has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimizes sound.

Cons

DS4000S Portable Gas Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
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.

Yes

• The generator is not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.

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