CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI 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 7162 XT8000EFI

Reasons to buy Generac 7162 XT8000EFI :

  • button icon Features a power bar LED wattage display
  • button icon Large 8 gallon tank with fuel gauge
  • button icon 10 inch heavy duty never flat wheels
  • button icon Built with an idle control
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Generac 7162 XT8000EFI VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Portable generator to shift from one place to another during emergency power needs

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Begins with 10000 starting watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

8000 running watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

RV ready using the control guard – protects the generator control panel from environmental issues outdoors

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Operates only on gas

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs for 9.5 hours at a 50% gasoline load. Uses about 0.84 GPH of full tank fuel consumption

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

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

Electric Start

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

33.3 amperage

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120/240 Voltage

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

OHV 459 cc engine inbuilt with a splash lubrication

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Compliant with CARB

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Certified by EPA

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
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 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Easy to start using electric start. Simply click the ON/OFF option to effortlessly start or power off the generator

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

A big 8 gallon steel fuel tank capacity – has a fuel gauge for longer run time and durability

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Will spend 9.5 hours running after a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low oil shut off system with an hour meter to track its maintenance levels

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

OHV 4 stroke engine can be air cooled

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

OHV 459 cc engine capacity

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is multipurpose – built for camping, job sites, fishing, tailgating and provide emergency power backup in homes

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Heavy duty – lightning, handles small tools and appliances to keep you connected

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Framed for durability – bonded with a strong steel material to guard it against damages

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features both the electric start system and conventional pull starting methods

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Open frame generator – simple to lift and for rugged environments

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Outlets include (2) GFCI Duplex outlets and (1) 30 A twist lock 120/240V plug

Yes

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

Portable

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Portable to transport to another place using wheels and handles

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

244 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features a 10 inch heavy duty wheels that never go flat for effortless movement

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Fold down locking handles – comes with a comfortable grip and compact storage

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Warranty lasts for 2 years from purchase

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

33.4 x 22.8 x 24.8 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Additional accessories include - Oil, tool kit, funnel and battery charger

Yes

Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low oil indicator to safeguard the engine from damage

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Automatically protects engine by shutting down on low oil

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 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- Has an automotive technology and load pickup response unit that provide a stable and smooth power - Features an electronic fuel injection system that makes it reliable and minimizes fuel consumption - Reliable 10,000 watts and 8000 running watts - Digital data center gives information on lifetime running hours and other maintenance information - Idle control to conserve the fuel n engine - Contains fold down locking handles that give compact storage - 8 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge - Generac OHV 459 cc engine with a splash lubrication for reliable and long engine life - Low oil indicator and shutdown - Engine can be air cooled to prevent overheating after longtime running - Constructed with (2) GFCI Duplex outlets and (1) 30 A twist lock 120/240V plug - 10 inch heavy duty never flat wheels with hassle free movement on grounds - Up to 2 year warranty period - Flexible with both the electric and the recoil starting methods - Included accessories are Oil, tool kit, funnel and battery charger - It is both CARB compliant and EPA certified for usage

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 7162 XT8000EFI
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- This generator doesn’t have a remote control system - Runs only on a single fuel type - Heavy to transport up the stairs and onto a car - The Cold start technology is not included

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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