CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroMax XP4850EH VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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DuroMax XP4850EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP4850EH:

  • button icon POWERFUL DUROMAX ENGINE
  • button icon Runs on Propane or Gasoline
  • button icon Maximum power from each of the 120 Volt receptacles
  • button icon Good quality. works as intended
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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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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP4850EH VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Yes this generator is portable

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4850 watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3850 watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is RV Ready - portable design, can move anywhere.

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Its gas or propane powered generator.

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

10.42 Hours On Gasoline and 8 hours on Propane

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

Electric Start

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It uses gas and propane.- can more than double your generator’s run time

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline / Propane. You can use any of those.

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

32.08A / 16.04A

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120V/ 240VAC and 12VDC

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

7HP

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

212cc

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it’s CARB Compliant

Yes

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

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

its EPA certified

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It’s so easy to start and no need of using energy

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3.96 GALLONS

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

20 Gallons

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

10.42 Hours

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

8.92 Hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut –off sensor to protect the motor

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator can be cooled by air

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

208cc

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It's available

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It's 69 dB and measured from 7 meters

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It's multi-purpose.-used for camping, RV

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It performs heavy duties, _can handle heavy loads from lights, and high amperage power tools.

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Yes it has a frame

Yes

Framed

Starting method

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electrical Start

Yes

Recoil or electric

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

its frame is open

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

(2) 120V household GFCI outlets and (1) 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet.

Yes

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

Portable

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

You can move it to anywhere

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

125lbs

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Solid fill-wheels

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Fold-able handles – for easy transportation

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3-years

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The generator goes off indicating low oil levels

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

69 dB

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

• The generator comes in solid steel frame which gives a longer running time without requiring heavy maintenance_ making it less costly. • It supplies sufficient power to bigger households and job site appliances since it has 4850 surge watts and 3850 running watts. • Has an electric starter so you do not need to do the time consuming gruesome recoil start every time you want to use the machine.

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

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

• Its costs are high (dual fuel) compared to traditional engines- usually 15-30% high. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured because Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • The generator is a potential source of electrical shock incase it’s not kept dry.

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.

Overall Winner

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