CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4000S VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

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Winner:

DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP5000EHC:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine of 225
  • button icon Low oil shutoff which Protects your investment by automatically
  • button icon It is multi-purpose
  • button icon It is good for home backup
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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 XP5000EHC

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4000S VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

5,000 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Yes

the generator is gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Yes, but its optional

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

27.50A

Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

120 V

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

7 HP

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

Yes

it is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Yes

it is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

No

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

it is easy to start because it has got two start types namely; recoil and electric start where you can opt to use any of the two.

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

12.3 hours

Yes

8.92 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

7.63 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

the generator shuts off if it senses that the oil is low

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

208 cc

Yes

225cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

69dB

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the generator is multi-purpose since it can run house hold appliances and provide power at job sites

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

it performs heavy duty works such as providing power at job sites plus running heavy home appliances

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Framed

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Electric / Recoil method

DuroMax XP5000EHC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

it has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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 XP5000EHC
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine which easies it transportation to any desired place

Weight

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

105 LBS/

Yes

127 LBS

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Handle style

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Fold handle style

Warranty

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Oil Funnel, Tool Set, Spark Plug Wrench, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and the Owner's Manual

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it shuts down automatically in case it senses that the oil level is low

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

69 dB

Yes

69Db

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

• The generator is powered by a 225cc ohc DUROMAX engine making powerful. • It uses dual fuel since it can run on both propane and gasoline giving you a choice of what fuel to use. • You can choose between operating it at both 120 V and 240 V Simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power. • It has got low oil shut off. • It is reasonably quiet during operation

Cons

DuroStar DS4000S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

• The generator is a potential source of electric shocks in case it is not kept dry hence causing injury. • The engine produces a dangerous chemical which is able to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Poor connection of this generator to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard o people.

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