CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS1050 VS. Champion 8000 Watt

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Winner:

Champion 8000 Watt

Reasons to buy Champion 8000 Watt:

  • button icon 4 Stroke
  • button icon Cast Iron Sleeve for Durability
  • button icon Electric and Recoil Start
  • button icon Single Cylinder
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Runners Up:

DuroStar DS1050

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS1050 :

  • button icon Has plenty of power
  • button icon Powerful DuroStar 2 HP motor.
  • button icon Fully featured power panel
  • button icon Low oil shut-off
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 8000 Watt

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
  • Engine Capacity
  • Heavy Duty
  • Framed for Durability
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Champion 8000 Watt

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
  • Engine Capacity
  • Heavy Duty
  • Framed for Durability
  • Outlets
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS1050 VS. Champion 8000 Watt

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

It is portable

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

1,050 watts

Yes

10,000 watts – gasoline, 9025 watts - propane

Running Stats

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

950 watts

Yes

8000 watts – gasoline, 7250 watts - propane

RV Ready

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

Yes

Ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

it is gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

No

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

the generator is recoil started

Yes

Recoil start is optional

Electric Start

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

Yes

It is electric started since it has an on and off switch

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

Yes

It is a dual fuel equipment

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

5.3A

Yes

33.3A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

12v

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

Yes

15.3 Hp

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

2-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder

Yes

4 stroke engine

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

Yes

3600 EPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

it is CARB complaint

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

it is certified by the EPA

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

it uses cold start technology which enables it to operate in emergence cold weather

Yes

Has in built technology for easy start in cold weather

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

it is easy to start because you just need to pull on the recoil starter handle until a slight resistance is felt

Yes

It is easy to start since it is designed with a push and pull button which enable you to start to stop it

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

1.05 (US Gal)

Yes

20 pounds

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

6 hours

Yes

8 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

Yes

5 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

it is cooled by air

Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

Yes

It is air air cooled

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

Yes

459cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

95 Db

Yes

74dba from 23feets

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can work on wa

Yes

It is multi-purpose for example it can be used at camps, for home power backup and others

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

Yes

It is a heavy duty equipment since it can be used at construction sites, in ranches, sump pump

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Electric switch / Recoil method

Champion 8000 Watt

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

it has an open frame

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

Yes

(one)-120/240V 30A locking outlet,(one)-120V 30A locking outlet, and (four) 120V 20A GFCI

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

it is a portable machine which enables you to move it from place to place

Yes

It is portable since it has never flat tires for easy transportation

Weight

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

39 LBS

Yes

209.4 pounds

Wheel type

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
No

No

Handle style

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

It has got a handle on its upper part for easy carriage

Yes

It is designed with U-shaped foldaway handles for easy storage and never flat tires for easy transportation

Warranty

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

3 years

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

15 X 13 X 12 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

DuroStar DS1050 1,050-Watt Generator, Generator Tool Kit and Owner's Manual

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil, Battery and Propane (LPG) Hose

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil

Yes

The generator shut down automatically indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

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

Yes

It shuts down automatically when it senses that the oil level is low

Noise Level

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

95 dB

Yes

74dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

It has a lightweight design which allows easy transportation. It has a low oil shut off which protects the engine from being damaged. The generator has got a spark arrest muffle which enable its safety use. Has a powerful DuroStar 2 HP motor

Yes

• It is dependable in case of power outage. • It is easy to start since it has an on and off power switch. • It has good power output. • It is a powerful machine with 10,000 starting watts and 8000 running watts. • It is well packed and has clear directions which makes setup hassle free. • It has a button which enables quick and safe switching between fuel sources.

Cons

DuroStar DS1050
Champion 8000 Watt
Yes

The generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time. It produces noise during its operations hence ending up causing noise pollution in the environment.

Yes

• It burns much oil during its operations which makes it costly to use. • It produces a lot of vibration during operations. • It is heavy and bulky which makes it difficult to be transported. • It is noisy during work processes since it has a high noise level (74dba) . • It does not have wheels.

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