CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4000S VS. All Power America APGG4000

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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:

All Power America APGG4000

Reasons to buy All Power America APGG4000 :

  • button icon High peak power of 4000 watts
  • button icon Has a low operating noise level of 72 db only
  • button icon Created with a 4 cycle OHV air cool engine type
  • button icon Comes with a wheel kit for easy transportation
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4000S VS. All Power America APGG4000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Yes

Lightweight – makes it portable to shift from home to other areas

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

4000 watts – delivers powerful operation up to 8 hours on 1/2 load

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

Rated at 3300 watts of running stats

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

Designed without any pneumatic and no flat tires and handles – APGG4000 is RV ready.

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Yes

Uses unleaded gasoline – gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Yes

Recoils only to start – manually pull the engine using the rope to power on

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

27.50A

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

120 V

Yes

1-12V DC and 2 x 120 V

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

60Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

7 HP

Yes

8.0 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

Built with 4 cycle OHV air cooled - Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Yes

Verified to be certified by EPA – doesn’t release chemicals or hazardous electrical systems

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

No

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it has got only one start type

Yes

Very easy to start – simply recoil and pull to start APGG4000 generator

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

4 gallons of unleaded gasoline

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

12.3 hours

Yes

Runs up to 8 hours on 1/2 load while using gasoline

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil notice

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

Yes

Cools down using air after heat up – protects the engine from getting spoilt

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

208 cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

Yes

72 db – low operating sound

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

Yes

Created for multi-purpose – suitable for camping, homes and tailgating

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

It carries out heavy duties – great option for backups at homes, while tailgating or camping

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Framed

Yes

Yes – has a frame

Starting method

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Uses the recoil method – just pull to start

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

Constructed with an open frame – helps in movement

Outlets

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

Yes

2 x 120 V, 1 x 120 TL and 1 x 12 V DC of output. 1 – 12 V DC of twist lock outlet

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

Portable with wheels and handles for easy transportation. Comes with mobility kit

Weight

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

105 LBS/

Yes

133 pounds – lightweight

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

N/A

Yes

Solid fill wheel type – moves with ease across multiple surfaces

Handle style

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

Yes

Fold down locking handles. Easily stored due to small foot print

Warranty

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

Provided on purchase – registers model number and purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

Yes

Mobility kit and muffler

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

Yes

Oil lamp – indicates and immediately powers off on low oil fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

Yes

Goes off when fuel is low in the fuel tank

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

69 dB

Yes

72 db during 1/2 load – low noise and doesn’t bother most people

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
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.

Yes

• Uses gasoline fuel type • Constructed with a 4 cycle air cooled engine type • Maximum standard wattage of 4000 watts with an output of 3300 watts • Spends 8 hours of runtime at 1/2 load • Detects low oil and shuts down instantly • Certified by EPA for safety • Has an auto voltage regulation system • Properly framed for durability • 4 gallon fuel tank capacity that is enough to provide 8 hours of operation • Effortlessly recoils to start • Engine can be air cooled • Contains a muffler • Easy to fill and accessible gas tank • Solid Wheel kit for easy transportation • Powerful engine of 208 cc • Heavy duty and multipurpose generator • Features a twist lock outlet • Compact build for easy storage • Operates on a twist lock outlet of 1 – 12 V DC • Easy to access control panel

Cons

DuroStar DS4000S
All Power America APGG4000
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.

Yes

• Not built with an hour meter to indicate the time • Doesn’t include an allowance for propane in case you don’t have fuel • Is not solar generated • Produces some little noise during runtime • Doesn’t have an electric start option – only recoil • Batteries are not included – purchase it separately • Uses gasoline which is highly inflammable if you smoke or light fire near it

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