CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroMax XP5000EHC VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

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DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP5000EHC:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine of 225
  • button icon Low oil shutoff which Protects your investment by automatically
  • button icon It is multi-purpose
  • button icon It is good for home backup
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DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP12000EH :

  • button icon Ideal for House, Camping, Parties and Rv
  • button icon Unique MX2 switch, which doubles your 120-volt amperage for heavy loads.
  • button icon Can run on Propane or Gasoline.
  • button icon It has got a powerful Duromax engine.
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP5000EHC VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Yes

Yes it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

5,000 watts

Yes

12,000 Watts

Running Stats

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

9,500 Watts

RV Ready

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Yes

With its fordable handles, wheels and various outlets - this model is RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

the generator is gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

8.83 hours(gasoline) and 7.2hours(propane)

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Yes

You can manually start or pull start the engine using a rope start.

Electric Start

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes, but its optional

Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

Yes

Uses Propane & Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

GASOLINE / PROPANE

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

Yes

39.6A/79.2A

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

7.5HP

Yes

18HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

Yes

4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

it is CARB Complaint

Yes

Yes, it’s CARB Compliant

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

it is certified by EPA

Yes

Yes It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

it is easy to start because it has got two start types namely; recoil and electric start where you can opt to use any of the two.

Yes

It’s easy to start. Electric Start - no manual work required

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

8.3 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

20 Gallons

Yes

40 GALLONS

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

8.92 hours

Yes

8.83 HOURS

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

7.63 hours

Yes

7.2 HOURS

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

the generator shuts off if it senses that the oil is low

Yes

Yes it has a low oil shut-off – Which Protects your generator by automatically shutting it off when it senses that the oil is low.

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

it is air cooled

Yes

Yes it can be cooled by air

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

225cc

Yes

457 cc

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

it is available

Yes

It is 12000eh voltmeter

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

69dB

Yes

It’s at 74Db at 1/4 load - With an oversized noise reducing muffler with a built-in spark arrestor which enables smooth and quiet operation.

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes, the generator is multi-purpose since it can run house hold appliances and provide power at job sites

Yes

Yes its multi-purpose. For house , parties , RV, camping

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

it performs heavy duty works such as providing power at job sites plus running heavy home appliances

Yes

It performs heavy duties – Can be used as back-up for house, can also be used on parties.

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Yes its framed

Starting method

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Electric / Recoil method

Yes

ELECTRIC / RECOIL

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

it has an open frame

Yes

Yes it has got an open frame

Outlets

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

(TWO) 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and (ONE) 120 / 240V 30A Twist Lock

Yes

(Two) - 120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (One) - 120V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 50A Heavy Duty Outlet.

Portable

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine which easies it transportation to any desired place

Yes

You can transport it anywhere

Weight

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

127 LBS

Yes

260LBS

Wheel type

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Yes

It has solid fill-wheels

Handle style

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Fold handle style

Yes

Fold-able handles – make it easy to transport

Warranty

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

3 years

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Oil Funnel, Tool Set, Spark Plug Wrench, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and the 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 XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes, it shuts down automatically in case it senses that the oil level is low

Yes

Yes the generator shuts down in case the oil level is low

Noise Level

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

69Db

Yes

74dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

• The generator is powered by a 225cc ohc DUROMAX engine making powerful. • It uses dual fuel since it can run on both propane and gasoline giving you a choice of what fuel to use. • You can choose between operating it at both 120 V and 240 V Simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power. • It has got low oil shut off. • It is reasonably quiet during operation

Yes

• Affordable and versatile than a standby generator while still holding enough power for running household appliances. • Great for keeping the essential electronics running at home and • Suitable as a work site generator. • The installation process of the generator is easier and also more affordable. • Portable. • Its covered by a 3 –year factory warranty. • Its engine is powerful.

Cons

DuroMax XP5000EHC
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

• The generator is a potential source of electric shocks in case it is not kept dry hence causing injury. • The engine produces a dangerous chemical which is able to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Poor connection of this generator to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard o people.

Yes

• The engine produces a dangerous chemical which causes cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured since Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas hence breathing it can cause unconsciousness or death. • Improper connection to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard. • The generator is potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry. • The generator makes a lot of noise hence ending up polluting the environment.

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