CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

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 XP8500E

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac 6954 GP8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

10,000 watts for starting

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs at 8,000 watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Takes about 12 hours on a 50% load of runtime

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Can be recoil started

Yes

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

Electric Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

66.7/33.3 Amperage

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120/240 voltage

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
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 XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

CSA Certified

No

EPA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Meets certification standards of EPA

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac 6954 GP8000E
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

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

A large 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil level shut off capability

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Generator air cools to avoid excessive heating

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

OHV 420 cc engine capacity

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A with a low tone muffler

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
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 XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

197 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2 year limited period of warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
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 XP8500E
Yes

Detects the oil level remaining in the fuel tank and indicates

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

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

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low tone muffler – eliminates the noise for a quite operation

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
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 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

Generac 6954 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

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.

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