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Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. DuroMax XP10000EH

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Generac 6954 GP8000E

Reasons to buy Generac 6954 GP8000E:

  • button icon Powerful starting watts of 10,000 watts and running watts of 8,000 watts
  • button icon A low oil level shutdown
  • button icon Fold down locking handles
  • button icon Single touch electric touch system
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DuroMax XP10000EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP10000EH :

  • button icon Has a low oil shutoff
  • button icon Has plenty of power_10,000starting watts and 8,000 running watts.
  • button icon Has a powerful 18HP engine
  • button icon It complies with emissions standards
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP10000EH

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac 6954 GP8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. DuroMax XP10000EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

It is portable and can easily be transported to a different location

Yes

Yes it’s a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

10,000 watts for starting

Yes

10,000 watts

Running Stats

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Runs at 8,000 watts

Yes

8,000 watts

RV Ready

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

RV ready with the protected covered outlets. Protects from rugged working places and environment

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, its powered by gas or propane

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Takes about 12 hours on a 50% load of runtime

No

Recoil Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Can be recoil started

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Electric start

Yes

can be electric started

Dual Fuel

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

Yes

Yes, (Gasoline & Propane) this gives you freedom and flexibility to fuel choice

FUEL TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline / Propane

AMPERAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

66.7/33.3 Amperage

Yes

66.5A / 33.3A

VOLTAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

120/240 voltage

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

18HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Generic OHV 420 cc engine type featuring a splash lubrication ability

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

Yes

The generator is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

CSA Certified

No

EPA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Meets certification standards of EPA

Yes

Yes, its EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

User friendly start up – uses a single touch start up that comes with an instant running

Yes

It’s easy to start_ you can either electric start it or recoil start it

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

A large 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge

Yes

8.3 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

Yes

40 LBS

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Up to 12 hours of run time of gasoline after a 1/2 load

Yes

10.4 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

Yes

8.6 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil level shut off capability

Yes

it has a low oil shut-off that protects your generator by automatically shutting it off when it senses that the oil is low

Air Cooled

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Generator air cools to avoid excessive heating

Yes

the generator is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

OHV 420 cc engine capacity

Yes

440cc

Voltmeter

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

N/A with a low tone muffler

Yes

72dB

Multi-Purpose

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Multipurpose generator suitable for camping, home use and other outdoor events

Yes

Its designed to handle multiple jobs

Heavy Duty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Can handle heavy duty – lighting, charging phones, laptops and other small appliances and tools to keep you always connected

Yes

it has a powerful engine which provides plenty of power to handle heavy duty power tools

Solar Generator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Framed for durability and strength using hardened 1 1/4 inches steel tube cradle

Yes

framed

Starting method

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Electric starting method with a battery included and a recoil backup flexibility

Yes

Electric / Recoil

DuroMax XP10000EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Constructed from an open frame design – easy to lift off the ground

Yes

Yes, the generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Features 4) 120-Volt 5-20R outlets and (1) 20/240-Volt L14-30R twist-lock outlets with covers

Yes

(Two)120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (One)120V 30A Twist Lock, (One)120/240V 30A Twist Lock & (One)120/240V 50A Heavy Duty Outlet.

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Yes, it can easily be moved with its lightweight design and wheels

Yes

It can be easily transported to anywhere

Weight

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

197 pounds

Yes

232LBS

Wheel type

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Heavy duty never flat wheels – smoothly runs on different floor types

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Locking fold down handle – gives a strong portability and compact storage

Yes

Foldable handle_makes it easy to be transported

Warranty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

2 year limited period of warranty

Yes

3-years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Comes with oil, battery and a self help manual

Yes

Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables, Oil Funnel, Spark Plug Wrench and Owner's Manual.

Generac 6954 GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Detects the oil level remaining in the fuel tank and indicates

Yes

the generator automatically shut-off showing low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Shuts down automatically when oil is low in the large 7.5 gallon capacity fuel tank

Yes

the generator shut-down in case the oil level has lowered

Noise Level

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Low tone muffler – eliminates the noise for a quite operation

Yes

72dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

- A large 7.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity featuring a fuel gauge - Generator has a long runtime of about 12 hours after a 1/2 gas load in the fuel tank - Uses a built in fold down and locking handles that simplify its transportation and storage - Framed for durability and strength using hardened 1 1/4 inches steel tube cradle - Powerful supply of starting 10,000 watts and runs at 8000 watts - Features a low tone muffler to keep generator running silently - Heavy duty 10 inch wheels ideal for easy movement without lifting it up - Its hour meter provides information on lifetime running hours - Low oil indicator and an overload system to protect the generator - Features 4) 120-Volt 5-20R outlets and (1) 20/240-Volt L14-30R twist-lock outlets with covers and are covered to guard them from dirt and other debris - Attached with a 2 year limited warranty period - Generic OHV 420 cc engine type featuring a splash lubrication ability - Both CSA and EPA certified to meet safe usage - Flexible starting method of both the electric and the recoil starting methods - Comes with included accessories such as oil, battery and owner’s manual s

Yes

• It’s a portable generator making it easy to be transported. • It can run on gasoline or propane which gives you an alternative choice during emergencies i.e. when gasoline is scarce. • This generator is covered by a 3-year factory warranty. • It has an electric start which makes it very convenient and easy to use. • It allows the user to get maximum power from each of the 120-Volt receptacles and to choose between operating at both 120-Volt and 240-Volt simultaneously or at 120-Volt only with full power. • Its quiet muffler reduces engine noise. • The generator has endless uses, from home standby power and job sites to a weekend with the RV ready

Cons

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

- Doesn’t run on propane of solar as fuel types - Not CARB complaint - Without a cold start technology

Yes

• This generator is noisy during its operations _ causing noise pollution in the environment. • During operations, this generator emits a dangerous chemical which causes cancer or birth defects when inhaled. • At times, this generator requires use of manual power _ during recoil start making it tiresome to operate with. • The generator is also a potential source of electric shocks incase not kept dry.

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