CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4000S VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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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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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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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4000S VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

No

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

27.50A

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120 V

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

7 HP

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

12.3 hours

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Electric start

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

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

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

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

Weight

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

105 LBS/

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Handle style

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

69 dB

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
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

• 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

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
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

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

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