CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

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DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP12000EH:

  • button icon Ideal for House, Camping, Parties and Rv
  • button icon Unique MX2 switch, which doubles your 120-volt amperage for heavy loads.
  • button icon Can run on Propane or Gasoline.
  • button icon It has got a powerful Duromax engine.
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP12000EH

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

Generac 6954 GP8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
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COMPARISON – Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

10,000 watts for starting

Yes

12,000 Watts

Running Stats

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Runs at 8,000 watts

Yes

9,500 Watts

RV Ready

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

With its fordable handles, wheels and various outlets - this model is RV ready

Gas Powered

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Takes about 12 hours on a 50% load of runtime

Yes

8.83 hours(gasoline) and 7.2hours(propane)

Recoil Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Can be recoil started

Yes

You can manually start or pull start the engine using a rope start.

Electric Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Dual Fuel

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

Uses Propane & Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

GASOLINE / PROPANE

AMPERAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

66.7/33.3 Amperage

Yes

39.6A/79.2A

VOLTAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

120/240 voltage

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

18HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
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 XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

Yes, it’s CARB Compliant

CSA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

CSA Certified

No

EPA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Meets certification standards of EPA

Yes

Yes It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

It’s easy to start. Electric Start - no manual work required

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
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 XP12000EH
No

Yes

40 GALLONS

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

8.83 HOURS

Runtime (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

7.2 HOURS

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil level shut off capability

Yes

Yes it has a low oil shut-off – Which Protects your generator by automatically shutting it off when it senses that the oil is low.

Air Cooled

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Generator air cools to avoid excessive heating

Yes

Yes it can be cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

OHV 420 cc engine capacity

Yes

457 cc

Voltmeter

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

It is 12000eh voltmeter

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A with a low tone muffler

Yes

It’s at 74Db at 1/4 load - With an oversized noise reducing muffler with a built-in spark arrestor which enables smooth and quiet operation.

Multi-Purpose

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes its multi-purpose. For house , parties , RV, camping

Heavy Duty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

It performs heavy duties – Can be used as back-up for house, can also be used on parties.

Solar Generator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes its framed

Starting method

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

ELECTRIC / RECOIL

DuroMax XP12000EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
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 XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

You can transport it anywhere

Weight

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

197 pounds

Yes

260LBS

Wheel type

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

It has solid fill-wheels

Handle style

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Fold-able handles – make it easy to transport

Warranty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

2 year limited period of warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Comes with oil, battery and a self help manual

Yes

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

Generac 6954 GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Detects the oil level remaining in the fuel tank and indicates

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes the generator shuts down in case the oil level is low

Noise Level

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Low tone muffler – eliminates the noise for a quite operation

Yes

74dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
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

• Affordable and versatile than a standby generator while still holding enough power for running household appliances. • Great for keeping the essential electronics running at home and • Suitable as a work site generator. • The installation process of the generator is easier and also more affordable. • Portable. • Its covered by a 3 –year factory warranty. • Its engine is powerful.

Cons

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

• The engine produces a dangerous chemical which causes cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured since Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas hence breathing it can cause unconsciousness or death. • Improper connection to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard. • The generator is potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry. • The generator makes a lot of noise hence ending up polluting the environment.

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