CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Ford FG7750PBE VS. DuroStar DS5500EH

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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:

Ford FG7750PBE

Reasons to buy Ford FG7750PBE :

  • button icon Dual engine type of gasoline and liquid propane
  • button icon Electric and recoil starts
  • button icon 420 cc Air cooled 4 stroke engine type
  • button icon M-framed for durability with drop down handles
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
WINNER :

Ford FG7750PBE

  • Cons
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Ford FG7750PBE VS. DuroStar DS5500EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Yes, this generator is portable and light to transport

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

7750 watts for gas and 7500 watts for gasoline of starting power

Yes

5500 watts

Running Stats

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Runs at 6250 watts for gas and 6000 watts for propane

Yes

4500 watts

RV Ready

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Accessible control panel and up to 6 outlets makes it RV ready

Yes

Ready

Gas Powered

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Uses gasoline

No

Run Time on Full Tank

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

NA

Recoil Start

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Uses traditional recoil start

Yes

Recoil start is optional

Electric Start

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Electric starts

Yes

Electric start is optional

Dual Fuel

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Operates with dual fuel for flexibility. Uses patented Switch and Go technology to switch

Yes

It is designed to use propane / gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Gasoline and liquid propane

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

52/26 amps

Yes

36.6A / 18.8A

VOLTAGE

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

120/240 volts

Yes

120 volts

FREQUENCY

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 HZ

HORSEPOWER

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

420 cc of single cylinder OHV engine type

Yes

4-Cycle air-cooled spark-ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

Yes

It is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

No

EPA Certified

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Yes, it is EPA certified

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Effortless easy to start ability. You can pull start and electric switch on

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

6.6 Gallon or 25 liter large capacity fuel tank

Yes

4 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

20 lb

Runtime (Gasoline)

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Will take up to 10.5 hours running at only a 1/2 gas load

Yes

8 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

8 hours at ½ load on 20 lb. tank

Low Oil Shut-Off

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Low oil shut-off to protect the generator from damage

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Air cools to prevent heat up

Yes

It is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

420 cc 4 stroke engine capacity

Yes

224cc

Voltmeter

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

Available

Noise Level (dBA)

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

78 dBA noise level

Yes

69 dba

Multi-Purpose

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Has a multi-purpose ability – camping, tailgating, job sites and homes

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Heavy duty generator – lights up heavy appliances and powers up tools to keep you connected

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Framed using a rugged M-frame design for durability

Yes

It is framed for durability

Starting method

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Recoil start and electric starting method

Yes

Electric / recoil method

DuroStar DS5500EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Contains an open frame construction

Yes

It has a frame

Outlets

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

(2) 120V 20A GFCI Outlets, (1) 120V 30A twist lock outlet and (1) 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet

Yes

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

Portable

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

It is easy to move to different locations using 10 inch wheels and handles

Yes

It is portable since it is easily transported

Weight

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

88.9 kg in weight

Yes

130 lbs

Wheel type

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Features a 10 inch wheels – never flat foam tires with a chrome F-150 inspired rims

Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Handle style

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Uses drop down handles

Yes

Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting

Warranty

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Up to 2 years of warranty

Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

78.7 x 58.4 x 55.9 cm

Yes

36.00 x 24.00 x 24.00 Inches

Included Accessories

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Indicates automatically once the oil remains low in the fuel tank

Yes

It automatically shuts off indicating low oil

Low oil shutdown

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

Yes

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

Noise Level

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

78 dBA with a quiet muffler

Yes

69 dba

DuroStar DS5500EH

CONCLUSION

Pros

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

- Features a patented switch and go technology that will switch between fuel types - Drop down handle style with a comfortable handle grip - Solid and portable generator during movement - Easy start method using both the recoil or pull-start mechanism and electric start - Starting watts include 7750 watts for gas and 7500 watts for gasoline and runs at 6250 watts for gas and 6000 watts for propane - RV ready through the multiple outlets and easy accessibility - Includes a digital data center with a control panel to provide information on hours, hertz and indicates low oil - Warranty period is for 2 years - Noise level of 78 decibels for a quiet operation - Constructed with a single cylinder 420 cc OHV 4 stroke air cooled engine - Outlets include (2) 120V 20A GFCI Outlets, (1) 120V 30A twist lock outlet and (1) 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet - Comes with big 10 inch never flat wheels with chrome F-150 motivated rims that easily climbs over raised surfaces - A large fuel tank capacity of 6.6 gallons that can run for 10.5 hours at a 50% load - It has a heavy duty steel M framed to last over the years indoors and outdoors - Automatically shuts down when the fuel tank has not been refilled - Generator is multipurpose and heavy duty

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.

Cons

Ford FG7750PBE
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

- Generator is not CSA certified and CARB Compliant - Doesn’t feature a cold start technology - There is no automatic idle control function - Makes some noise when running - It’s not a solar operated generator

No

Ford FG7750PBE

Overall Winner

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