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DuroMax XP8500EH VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

DuroMax XP8500EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP8500EH:

  • button icon Runs on dual fuel technology
  • button icon Powerful 420cc engine.
  • button icon It is super quiet with a built in spark arrestor which minimizes sound.
  • button icon Features a low oil indicator and shutdown to prevent engine damage.
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Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator :

  • button icon Ultra-Powerful – At 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts
  • button icon Electric Start
  • button icon Built-in Cold Start Technology for easy starts in cold weather
  • button icon Reliable 717cc V-Twin Champion engine
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500EH

  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500EH

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP8500EH VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is a dual fuel portable generator.it can be carried to different places and make sure you always have a power backup with you.

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8,500 starting watts

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

7,000 running watts

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is RV Ready which means it has a travel trailer outlet which can be plugged in to your generator without a need for a separate adapter.

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is gas powered, and can run on either gasoline or propane.

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Up to 11.5 hours on a full tank of gasoline.

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It has recoil to start as an option.

No

Electric Start

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator can be started with either recoil or electric start.

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Dual fuel technology; the ability to run on Propane or Gasoline allows the Freedom and Flexibility of Fuel Choice.

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gas and Propane

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

With DuroMax MX2 technology, get the maximum power from each of the 120 volt receptacle. Choose between operating the generator at both 120 V and 240 V Simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power.

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

16HP

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 rpm

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Like all DuroMax generators, the XP8500EH is EPA and CARB approved for use in all 50 states.

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Like all DuroMax generators, the XP8500EH is EPA and CARB approved for use in all 50 states.

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has no trouble starting even in the cold weather.

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is easy to start because it is equipped with both electric start and recoil start options.

Yes

It is easy to start since it has an on and off switch

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

7.9 gal

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

40 lbs

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

11.5 hrs.

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8 hrs.

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

You do not have to worry about the generator replacement from time to time thanks to this generator's automatic low oil shutoff.

Yes

it has a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents engine damage.

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The DuroMax 420cc OHV engine can be air-cooled.

No

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

420 cc

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The Duromax XP8500EH has a voltmeter on it to measure the voltage running through the generator.

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

72 dBA just a little noisy than your common house appliance.

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is multi-purpose and it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights.

Yes

It is multipurpose since it can work on lights, sump pump, refrigerator, security system, window AC, furnace blower.

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is strong enough to handle multiple jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy-duty power tools.

Yes

It is a heavy duty device since it can run high voltage equipments

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is framed for durability which makes it more long-lasting.

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil/Electric method

Yes

Electric start

DuroMax XP8500EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The DuroMax XP8500EH is a portable open-frame dual fuel generator.

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The power panel includes a selection of outlets for maximum compatibility in your applications including: X4 120V 20A GFCI Outlet X1 120/240V 30A Twist-Lock X1 12V Automotive Outlet X2 2.1A & 1A USB Outlets

Yes

(one)120V 30A (L5-30R), (two) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) locking outlets, (one) 120/240V 50A outlet (14-50R) and (four) 120V 20A GFCI protected household outlets (5-20R).

Portable

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is really portable in that it can be carried around to different places.

Yes

It is a portable machine which makes it easy to be stored and transported

Weight

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

220 pounds

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Yes

N/A

Handle style

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It has foldable handles to make it easy for moving.

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3 years

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

32 x 22 x 22 inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

oil funnel Spark Plug Wrench Tool Set Wheel & Handle Kit Owner's Manual

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

DuroMax XP8500EH

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
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

It shuts down when it senses that the oil levels are low in order to protect you engine from damage

Noise Level

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

72 dBA

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Dual fuel technology It is portable It has got round tires that are versatile. It has got a variety of outlets 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. It has an idle control feature which lowers the RPMs of the generator when not in use

Yes

• It is designed with a lift hook for safe and easy transport, loading and unloading. • it is Ultra-Powerful with 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts which enables it to perform work. • Has a strong and reliable engine of 717cc. • Has covered outlets which includes; One 120V 30A locking, a 120/240V 30A locking, a 120/240V 50A and four 120V 20A GFCI outlets. • Has Portable - Folding handle and never-flat tires for easy transportation. • It is easy to start since you just need to press the on button.

Cons

DuroMax XP8500EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is not CSA Certified. It is not a solar generator.

Yes

• It is very heavy and bulky which limits it transportation. • It has no fuel gage. • It is loud during operations

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