CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4000S VS. DuroMax XP4400E

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Winner:

DuroMax XP4400E

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP4400E:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX7 HP engine
  • button icon It provides the added power to run demanding high amperage tools and appliances
  • button icon Has surge arrest which protect your generator from power surges.
  • button icon Gas Powered Portable Generator
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP4400E

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CSA Certified
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP4400E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CSA Certified
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4000S VS. DuroMax XP4400E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Yes

Portable

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

4,400 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

3,500 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

RV is ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Yes

it runs on gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

11.46 Hours

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Yes

Recoil start is optional

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
No

Yes

The generator can be electrically started

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
No

Yes

Yes, it uses dual fuel for its operations

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

27.50A

Yes

29.17A / 14.58A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

120 V

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

7 HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

Engine Speed 3600 Rpm

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

Yes

it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
No

Yes

it is CARB complaint

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Yes

it is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

No

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the generator is easy to start since it provides two options to be started (electric /recoil)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

12.3 hours

Yes

11.6 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

The generator immediately shut-off after sensing that the oil is low

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

it is air cooled which prevents engine damage

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

208 cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
No

Yes

Yes it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

7Db, it has an auto throttle switch which deals with noise reduction

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can be used on job sites, recreations , home light

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Framed

Yes

the generator is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Electric switch / recoil start

DuroMax XP4400E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and One 120/240V 30A Twist Lock

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

Yes, it is a portable item which easies its transportation from place to place

Weight

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

105 LBS/

Yes

127LBS

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Solid - fill wheels

Handle style

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

Has Fold handles for easy transportation

Warranty

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

3 Years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

Owner’s manual, spark plug wrench, wheel and handle kit, oil funnel, tool set and DC charging cables

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it shuts off to indicate low oil level

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

The generator shuts down after sensing that the oil level is low which protects the engine

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

69 dB

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
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

o It has got a powerful 7 Hp engine which is able to accept high wattage loads so easily. o Its operations are quiet since it has a heavy duty frame with four points which are fully isolated motor mounts. o You can opt to electric start it or recoil start making it easy to be used.

Cons

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP4400E
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

o It is bulky in terms of transportation o It produces a dangerous chemical (carbon dioxide) which is harmful to people’s lives. o It is noisy during operations hence causing noise pollution in the environment.

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