CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS5500EH VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

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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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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

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

DuroMax XP5000EHC

  • Cons

COMPARISON – DuroStar DS5500EH VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

5,000 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

4500 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Ready

Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

the generator is gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

NA

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Electric start is optional

Yes

Yes, but its optional

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is designed to use propane / gasoline

Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

36.6A / 18.8A

Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

60 HZ

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

7.5HP

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

4-Cycle air-cooled spark-ignition

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

Yes

it is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

it is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

No

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

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 DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

20 lb

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

8 hours

Yes

8.92 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

8 hours at ½ load on 20 lb. tank

Yes

7.63 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is air cooled

Yes

it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

224cc

Yes

225cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Available

Yes

it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

69 dba

Yes

69dB

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Electric / recoil method

Yes

Electric / Recoil method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It has a frame

Yes

it has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

(TWO) 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and (ONE) 120 / 240V 30A Twist Lock

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is portable since it is easily transported

Yes

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

Weight

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

130 lbs

Yes

127 LBS

Wheel type

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Handle style

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting

Yes

Fold handle style

Warranty

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

36.00 x 24.00 x 24.00 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

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

DuroStar DS5500EH

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It automatically shuts off indicating low oil

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

69 dba

Yes

69Db

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

• 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 DS5500EH
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

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.

DuroMax XP5000EHC

Overall Winner

Draw

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