CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroMax XP8500E VS. DuroMax XP12000E

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Winner:

DuroMax XP12000E

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP12000E:

  • button icon Has a powerful duromax engine
  • button icon Fully featured power panel
  • button icon Low oil shut-off
  • button icon Has plenty of power
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP12000E

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP12000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP12000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP8500E VS. DuroMax XP12000E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

8,500 watts

Yes

12,000 watts

Running Stats

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

7,000watts

Yes

9,500 watts

RV Ready

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

RV Ready

Yes

RV is available

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Yes

it’s a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

8 hours

Yes

10 hours

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil start is optional

Electric Start

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Yes

it requires electricity to start

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

it requires dual fuel

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

Yes

79.2A/39.6A

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120V/240VAC and 12VDC

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60HZ

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

Yes

18HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

Yes

4-Cycle Air- Cooled spark ignition

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

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

Yes

This generator is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Yes

this generator is approved by EPA

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

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

Yes

Cold start technology is available to ensure a quick start in cold weather.

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

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

Yes

The generator is easy to start because it uses electricity to start and is also equipped with an optional recoil start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

7.9 gallons

Yes

8.3 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
No

Yes

40 gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Yes

8.83hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
No

Yes

7.2 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

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

Yes

the generator automatically shuts-off when it senses that the oil low.

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

the generator is air cooled

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

420 cc

Yes

457cc

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Yes, its available

Yes

The panel has voltmeter and 12V DC charging posts for charging external batteries.

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Yes

74Db at 1/4 load

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

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

Yes

the generator can handle multiple jobs since it provides plenty of power.

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Yes

Yes, the generator can perform heavy duty works.

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Framed

Yes

Available

Starting method

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Recoil or electric

Yes

Electric/recoil method

DuroMax XP12000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Yes

All metal construction open frame

Outlets

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

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

Yes

(2) - 120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (1) - 120V 30A Twist Lock, (1) - 120/240V 30A Twist Lock, (1) - 120/240V 50A Heavy Duty Outlet.

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Yes

Yes, the generator is portable because it can be easily moved from one place to another since it has tiers

Weight

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

210 LBS

Yes

360 lbs

Wheel type

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Yes

Solid fill-wheels

Handle style

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

It has foldable handles

Yes

Fold-able handles

Warranty

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

3 years

Yes

3-years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
No

Yes

40*27.5*29 inches

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

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

Yes

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

DuroMax XP12000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

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

Yes

Available, the generator may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline vapor.

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
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

the generator shuts down when it senses that oil is low

Noise Level

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
Yes

72 dB(A)

Yes

74dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
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

This generator is long lasting It’s easy to store Its readily available in the market It burns a small amount of fuel for a longer time duration. The generator has a large power capability, that is to say: it offers versatility with its fuel dual technology allowing u to use gas or propane.

Cons

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroMax XP12000E
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

In case the generator is not kept dry it may cause electric shocks hence causing harm or death. Poor or improper connection of the generator to a building may allow back feed of electrical currents into the utility lines causing electricity hazards. Since this generator uses gasoline which is highly flammable and explosive, in case of gasoline ignition, a person may be burnt or injured. The engine produces a dangerous chemical which are known to cause birth defects and cancer such as in California. This generator is quite expensive.

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