CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS5500EH VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Winner:

DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS5500EH:

  • button icon Has an Idle control which holds RPM at a constant level even under heavy loads which saves fuel and reduces noise.
  • button icon Has plenty of power- 5500 starting watts and 4500 running watts
  • button icon Runs on dual fuel which gives you freedom and flexibility of fuel choice.
  • button icon Has a powerful 225cc OHV engine which allows it to power up your essentials
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 :

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

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

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS5500EH VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4500 watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Ready

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

NA

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Electric start is optional

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is designed to use propane / gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

36.6A / 18.8A

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60 HZ

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

7.5HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4-Cycle air-cooled spark-ignition

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is designed with cold start technology for quick start in cold weather

No

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is easy to start since it has an optional electric key and an optional recoil start key

Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

20 lb

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

8 hours

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

8 hours at ½ load on 20 lb. tank

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut off sensor to protect the engine from being damaged

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is air cooled

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

224cc

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

69 dba

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it can run multiple power tools at once

Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It a heavy duty equipment since it is able to run high voltage equipments at any time you need

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Electric / recoil method

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

DuroStar DS5500EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It has a frame

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

(1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (2)120V 20A GFCI Outlet

Yes

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is portable since it is easily transported

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

130 lbs

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

36.00 x 24.00 x 24.00 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

8" Pneumatic Knobby Style Solid Fill Tires, Flip-Up Stow Away Handles, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner's Manual

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

DuroStar DS5500EH

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It automatically shuts off indicating low oil

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It shuts down when it senses that the oil is low to protect the engine

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

69 dba

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

• It is designed to run on propane / gasoline for maximum convenience • It uses propane which can be stored for many years • Has a super quite muffler which reduces noise during operations • The generator sits on a frame with four-point isolated motor mounts which enables smooth operation. • Has flexible line that allows easy connecting to all tanks of different sizes.

Yes

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Overall Winner

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