CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4000S VS. Champion 5000 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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Runners Up:

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator :

  • button icon Has 6250 starting watts and 5000 running watts which makes it a powerful machine.
  • button icon It is good for emergency power backup.
  • button icon Has covered outlets.
  • button icon It has reliable power.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • RV Ready
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4000S VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Yes

It is portable

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

6250 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

5000 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is RV ready

No

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

10 hours gasoline

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Yes

It is recoil started

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

27.50A

Yes

20.8A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120 V

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

7 HP

Yes

9.7HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

4- stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RMP

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

Yes

It is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

It is designed with Cold Start Technology which ensures a quick start in cold weather

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

5.7 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

12.3 hours

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

It is cooled by air

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc

Yes

292cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

74dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 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 multi-purpose since it can run multiple power tool at the same time

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

It is a heavy duty machine since it can provide power for large appliances and small electronics

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed

Yes

It is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Recoil start method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

Yes, it has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

(One)- 120/240V 30A locking outlet and (four)- 120V 20A GFCI outlets

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

It is a portable device which makes it easy to be transported

Weight

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

105 LBS/

Yes

143.1 lb

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

NA

Handle style

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Has foldaway handles and never flat tires which enables you to move your power to where you need it with ease

Warranty

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

30.10 x 25.70 x 25.20 inches

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Oil funnel, wheel kit

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

The generator shuts down automatically which indicates low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 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

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

69 dB

Yes

74dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 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

• Has champion Support Which Includes a 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts. • It is designed with a Volt Guard built-in surge protector which prevents overloads and keeps your equipment safe from spikes in voltage. • It runs up to 9 hours at 50 percent load when tank is full.

Cons

DuroStar DS4000S
Champion 5000 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 noisy during operations. • It does not have an oil in box.

Overall Winner

Draw

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