CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroMax XP8500E VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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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:

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 XP8500E

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP8500E VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

8,500 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

7,000watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

RV Ready

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

8 hours

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

No

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
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 because it has got only one start type

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

7.9 gallons

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

420 cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, its available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Framed

Yes

Framed

Starting method

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil or electric

Yes

Recoil method

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

210 LBS

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Yes

N/A

Handle style

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has foldable handles

Yes

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

Warranty

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3 years

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
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

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

Noise Level

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

72 dB(A)

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
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 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 XP8500E
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• 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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