CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS1050 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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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 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 :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • RV Ready
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Air Cooled
  • Engine Capacity
  • Voltmeter
  • Heavy Duty
  • Framed for Durability
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Outlets
  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Air Cooled
  • Engine Capacity
  • Voltmeter
  • Heavy Duty
  • Framed for Durability
  • Outlets
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS1050 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

1,050 watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

950 watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

the generator is recoil started

Yes

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

Electric Start

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

5.3A

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

12v

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is CARB complaint

Yes

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

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is certified by the EPA

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

1.05 (US Gal)

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

6 hours

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is cooled by air

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

95 Db

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can work on wa

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Framed

Starting method

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it has an open frame

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

39 LBS

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3 years

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

15 X 13 X 12 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

DuroMax XP8500E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

95 dB

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
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 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.

Cons

DuroStar DS1050
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• The generator is not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.

Overall Winner

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