CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Ford FG5250PBE VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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Runners Up:

Ford FG5250PBE

Reasons to buy Ford FG5250PBE:

  • button icon Framed for durability with M frame steel
  • button icon Drop down handle with comfortable grip
  • button icon 11 hours of run time on 1/2 gasoline load
  • button icon Dual fuel with a switch and go technology
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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 :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Electric Start
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Ford FG5250PBE

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – Ford FG5250PBE VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Yes, this is a portable generator

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

5250 watts for gas and 4250 watts for propane

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4750 watts for gasoline and 3800 watts for propane

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

RV ready with a travel trailer 30-R receptacle and digital data center

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

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

Electric Start

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Utilizes dual fuel for flexibility

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Liquid propane and gasoline with patented switch and go technology

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

30 Amperage

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120 Voltage

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Frequency at 60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

224 cc

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4 stroke

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

CARB Complaint

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Ford FG5250PBE
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 FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Utilizes a easy to start traditional pull-start mechanism and also a simple and elegant electric starter

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with a 0.36 GPH of fuel consumption

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

20 lbs tank size for propane – comes with about 0.52 GPH or propane consumption

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs for 11 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Spends up to 9 hours on a 1/2 propane load

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Automatic low oil shut-off system

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Air cooled

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

224 cc OHV engine - 4 stroke engine capacity

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

76 decibels of noise level

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Multi-purpose – built with a spark arrestor for forests and camps. Also has transfer switch ready for homes and offices

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Handle heavy duty lighting requirements and keeps family connected during power blackouts

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Framed for durability with rugged M frame style

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil and electric starting method

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

FG5250PBE has an open frame for stability

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

(1) 120V 30A (RV) outlet, (1) Duplex 120V 20A outlet and (1) 120/240V 30A twist-lock outlet (L14-30)

Yes

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

Portable

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Wheels and handle make generator portable during movement

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

108 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Attached with 8 inch never flat wheels. Big enough to mount raised surfaces

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features a pair of drop down handles – rubberized at the top for a comfort grip

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2 years warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

27 x 19 x 22 inches

No

Included Accessories

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Comes with Oil, tool kit, funnel and propane hose

Yes

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

Ford FG5250PBE

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low oil and over load protection- indicates once oil is low

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Generator shuts down instantly once oil is low and not refilled

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 FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

76 dBA noise level – quieter than a vacuum cleaner

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Ford FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- Features high starting watts 5250 watts for gas and 4250 watts for propane - Running watts of 4750 watts for gasoline and 3800 watts for propane - Multi-purpose generator constructed with a spark arrestor for forests and camps. Also has transfer switch ready for homes and offices - Outlets are (1) 120V 30A (RV) outlet, (1) Duplex 120V 20A outlet and (1) 120/240V 30A twist-lock outlet (L14-30) - Easy to start using the traditional pull-start mechanism and also features an elegant electric starter - RV ready through a travel trailer 30-R receptacle and digital data center - Generator contains a low oil and over load protection that turns off engine - Works on both gasoline and propane fuel types - Drop down handle style with a rubberized material to give you a comfortable handle - Comes with Oil, tool kit, funnel and propane hose of included accessories - Up to 20 lbs of tank size for propane and about 0.52 GPH or propane consumption - Noise level of 76 decibels for a quiet operation - Comes with large 8 inch never flat wheels that easily mounts over raised surfaces

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 FG5250PBE
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- It is not EPA or CSA certified - Generator produces some sound while it is running - Heavy to lift on stairs and other highly raised surfaces - Cold start technology is not listed - It is expensive to purchase gas and propane

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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