CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS1050 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

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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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 :

DuroStar DS4000S

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

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Outlets
  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • HORSEPOWER
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Air Cooled
  • Engine Capacity
  • Heavy Duty
  • Framed for Durability
  • Outlets
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS1050 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

1,050 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

950 watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

it is gas powered

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

the generator is recoil started

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

5.3A

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

12v

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

2-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

it is CARB complaint

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

it is certified by the EPA

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
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 has got only one start type

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

1.05 (US Gal)

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

6 hours

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

it is cooled by air

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

95 Db

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can work on wa

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Framed

Starting method

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

it has an open frame

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

39 LBS

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

N/A

Handle style

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3 years

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

15 X 13 X 12 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

DuroStar DS4000S

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

95 dB

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• 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

DuroStar DS1050
DuroStar DS4000S
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 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.

Overall Winner

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