CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Ford FG3050P M Series VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

Ford FG3050P M Series

Reasons to buy Ford FG3050P M Series :

  • button icon Rubber outlet and dust covers
  • button icon Heavy Duty Powder Coated Steel Frame
  • button icon Low oil shut down
  • button icon Digital hour meter
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Ford FG3050P M Series VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

it is portable

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Peak Wattage 3050 watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2500 watts of running power

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

RV ready - a digital hour meter, outlet rubber dust covers and an insight gas gauge

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Spends 11 hours on a 50% load

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

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

Electric Start

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs only on gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

20.8 Amps

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

7 horsepower

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

208 cc engine type

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Meets all the standards of EPC certification

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

User friendly start ability – uses the traditional quick pull method

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it is equipped with both electric start and recoil start options

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4 gallon fuel tank capacity using gasoline

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Spends 11 hours running on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low oil shut off with overload protection

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

FG3050P can be air cooled

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

208 cc

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

76 decibels

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Ideal for camping, home emergency power back up and job site – Multipurpose

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Heavy duty through 2 USB outlets – powers on cell phones, laptops and other electrical devices without any hassle

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Framed using heavy duty powder coated steel frame for durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It has an open frame design

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

(1) 120 Volts AC outlets, (1) 12 Volts DC power port, and (2) 5 Volts DC USB outlets. Also has rubber outlet covers

Yes

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

Portable

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is portable to shift to another location – compact with low weight

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

93 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2 year limited warranty period

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

27 x 19 x 19 inches

No

Included Accessories

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Engine oil, Spark plug T wrench, tool pouch, 10 mm combination wrench, user manual and Phillips screw driver

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Indicates instantly using low oil sensor when the oil is low in the fuel tank

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Will power off automatically after the low oil indicator

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

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

76 dBA noise level

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- Comes with Engine oil, Spark plug T wrench, tool pouch, 10 mm combination wrench, user manual and Phillips screw driver included accessories - Features an automatic voltage regulation, resettable circuit, fuel gauge and inbuilt hour meter - Dense and handy generator to transport from one place to another - Uncomplicated to start using the recoil or pull-start mechanism - Comprises of a maximum starting wattage 3050 watts and runs at 2500 watts - RV ready through a digital hour meter, outlet rubber dust covers and an insight gas gauge - Generator contains indicator lights to inform you instantly oil is minimum - Use the gasoline fuel type only - Built with a 208 cc 4-Stroke OHV that can be air cooled - Outlets (1) 120 Volts AC outlets, (1) 12 Volts DC power port, and (2) 5 Volts DC USB outlets with rubberized outlet covers to safeguard from unwanted particles - Noise level of 76 decibels - Warranty period is for 2 years - This generator has an overload protection system to prevent over spilling of gasoline - A large fuel tank capacity of 4 gallons that can run for 11 hours at a 1/2 load - It has a heavy duty steel frame that has been powder coated - Multipurpose generator to solve lighting, power tools and other small appliances - Built with an open frame

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

Ford FG3050P M Series
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- Cannot light up heavy appliances like big fridges and air conditioners - Wheels not included to ease on portability - Uses only a single type of fuel and is not flexible - Cold start technology is not included - This brand is not CARB complaint - It uses gasoline which can be explosive when exposed to fire - Not an entirely quiet generator - It is not able to electric start for effortless start

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.

Overall Winner

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