CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroMax XP4850EH VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

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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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP4850EH

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP4850EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP4850EH VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes this generator is portable

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4850 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3850 watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Its gas or propane powered generator.

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

10.42 Hours On Gasoline and 8 hours on Propane

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

No

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline / Propane. You can use any of those.

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

32.08A / 16.04A

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120V/ 240VAC and 12VDC

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

7HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

212cc

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

it’s CARB Compliant

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

its EPA certified

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3.96 GALLONS

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

20 Gallons

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

10.42 Hours

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

8.92 Hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator can be cooled by air

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

208cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It's available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It's 69 dB and measured from 7 meters

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes it has a frame

Yes

Framed

Starting method

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Electrical Start

Yes

Recoil method

DuroMax XP4850EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

its frame is open

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

You can move it to anywhere

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

125lbs

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Solid fill-wheels

Yes

N/A

Handle style

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Fold-able handles – for easy transportation

Yes

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

Warranty

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3-years

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The generator goes off indicating low oil levels

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

69 dB

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• 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

DuroMax XP4850EH
DuroStar DS4000S
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 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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