CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS5500EH VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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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:

DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP8500E :

  • button icon Has low oil indicator which prevents engine damage.
  • button icon Has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimize sound.
  • button icon Multi-purpose
  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

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

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Cons
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS5500EH VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4500 watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Ready

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

NA

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

Yes, can be used as backup if the battery is not fully charged

Electric Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric start is optional

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is designed to use propane / gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

36.6A / 18.8A

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 HZ

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

7.5HP

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4-Cycle air-cooled spark-ignition

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

Yes

It is not carb complaint so it cannot be used in California

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is available to ensure a quick and easy start in areas where the weather is unpredictable

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
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 because it is equipped with both electric start and recoil start options

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

20 lb

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

8 hours

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

8 hours at ½ load on 20 lb. tank

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

The generator shuts off when it senses that the oil level is low

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is air cooled

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

224cc

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Available

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

69 dba

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric / recoil method

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroStar DS5500EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It has a frame

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

(4)120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (1) 10A 12V utility connector

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is portable since it is easily transported

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

130 lbs

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

36.00 x 24.00 x 24.00 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .

DuroStar DS5500EH

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It automatically shuts off indicating low oil

Yes

Yes, it has got the oil warning flash which flashes before the low oil shut-down feature takes effect.

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents the engine from being damaged when oil levels become too low.

Noise Level

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

69 dba

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• It is a portable equipment which enables easy transportation from one location. • It has got the never flat tires that are versatile. • it has got a variety of outlets and the unit can be easily transported with the attached wheel kit. • It runs on gas which is a convenient fuel because its readily available and so easy to store. • It has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimizes sound.

Cons

DuroStar DS5500EH
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

• The generator is not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.

DuroMax XP8500E

Overall Winner

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