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DuroStar DS4850EH VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

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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DuroStar DS4850EH

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4850EH :

  • button icon Has a low oil shutoff sensor which protects your investment by turning the generator off in case of low oil level.
  • button icon It is designed to run on dual fuel which gives you freedom and flexibility of fuel choice.
  • button icon Has an idle control which holds RPM at a constant level even under heavy loads to save fuel.
  • button icon Has a Powerful 7 HP Engine is able to accept high wattage loads with ease.
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PERFORMANCE:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Portable
  • Handle style
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons why we like it:

  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Easy to Start
  • Multi-Purpose
  • Heavy Duty
  • Portable
  • Handle style
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4850EH VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4850 watts

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3850 watts

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Ready

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is optional

No

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has an optional electric start switch

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is designed to run on propane or gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline / propane

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

30/15 Amps

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120v / 240vac & 12vdc

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

7 HP

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is approve by EPA

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Uses cold start technology for quick start in cold weather

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

20 gallons

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

10.42 hours

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8.92 hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has a low oil lamp

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

208cc

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Available

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric or recoil method

Yes

Electric start

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Available

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

(TWO)- 120V 20 Amp Standard Receptacles (ONE)- 120V/240V 30 Amp Twist Lock Receptacles (ONE)- 10A 12V Utility Connection

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 DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Weight

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

127 lbs

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Solid fill wheels

Yes

N/A

Handle style

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

24" L x 17" W x 17" H

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

An extra-large 8″ Pneumatic Knobby Style Solid Fill Tires, Flip-Up Stow Away Handles, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner’s Manual (PDF)

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The low oil lamp lights indicating low oil

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down when the low oil lamp lights to protect the engine from damage

Yes

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

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has a super quiet muffler reduces engine noise. Has several accessories

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 DS4850EH
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is a bit noisy It has no remote start Has a relatively low running watts

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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