Ford FG5250PBE VS. DuroStar DS5500EH

Yes, this is a portable generator

5250 watts for gas and 4250 watts for propane

4750 watts for gasoline and 3800 watts for propane

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

Gas powered

N/A

Recoil start

Utilizes dual fuel for flexibility

Liquid propane and gasoline with patented switch and go technology

30 Amperage

120 Voltage

Frequency at 60 Hz

N/A

224 cc

4 stroke

CARB Complaint

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

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

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

Runs for 11 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

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

Automatic low oil shut-off system

Air cooled

224 cc OHV engine - 4 stroke engine capacity

N/A

76 decibels of noise level

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

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

Framed for durability with rugged M frame style

Recoil and electric starting method

FG5250PBE has an open frame for stability

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

Wheels and handle make generator portable during movement

108 pounds

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

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

2 years warranty

27 x 19 x 22 inches

Comes with Oil, tool kit, funnel and propane hose

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

Generator shuts down instantly once oil is low and not refilled

76 dBA noise level – quieter than a vacuum cleaner

- 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

- 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