CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroMax XP8500E VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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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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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 :

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP8500E VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

8,500 watts

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

7,000watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

RV Ready

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

8 hours

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

No

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

7.9 gallons

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

420 cc

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, its available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Framed

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil or electric

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

210 LBS

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It has foldable handles

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3 years

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

72 dB(A)

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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.

Yes

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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.

Yes

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

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