CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP15000E 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 GP15000E

Reasons to buy Generac GP15000E :

  • button icon Powerful with 22500 starting watts and 15000 running watts
  • button icon Low tone muffler for quiet operation
  • button icon High performance OHVI engine type and capacity
  • button icon 16 gallons large fuel tank capacity
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

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

Generac GP15000E

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – Generac GP15000E VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is portable to transport to multiple power backup venues

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Starts at 22500 powerful watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs at 15000 watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

RV ready through the protected circuit covers and hardened steel tube build

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Yes, powered to run using gas

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Spends 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

Electric Start

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric starts with an attached battery

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

30 amps

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 hertz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

992cc OHVI – has an automotive grade spin-on oil filter that traps out the dirt and any other unwanted materials

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

EPA Certified for safety

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP15000E
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 GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Effortless starting method through the electric start. Just click on the power button to begin emergency power

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Large 16 gallons fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt gauge and automatic idle control to save fuel

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Takes approximately 10 hours running on a 16 gallon gasoline 1/2 load

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil shut off level

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Air cools on its own for effectiveness and efficiency

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Generac 992cc OHVI engine capacity

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Multipurpose generator for homes, camps, tailgating, job sites and many more

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Heavy duty generator – can light up a 5 ton air conditioner, light, charge and power up other small appliances

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Framed using hardened 1 1/4 steel tube cradle. Give generator both strength and durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric starting method with battery

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

GP15000E comes with an open frame design

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2 120-volt, 2 120-volt GFCI, 1 120-volt 30 amp twist lock, 1 120/240-volt 50 amp, and 1 12 VDC battery charger outlets

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Yes, this generator is portable to move to another location using wheels and handle

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

373 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Moves using the pneumatic wheels that are constructed for all terrain types

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Uses an integrated lifting eye handle style. comfortable in handles to provide security outdoors and easy movement

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Comes with a 2 year limited warranty from manufacturer

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

48.5 L x 31 W x 39.5 H inches – compact size

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Includes; first oil supply, 12VDC 365-CCA battery, a maintenance and wheel kit plus and owner’s manual

Yes

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

Generac GP15000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Indicates low oil by shutting down the engine to avoid 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 GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low oil level shutdown immediately low oil is detected in the large 16 gallons fuel tank capacity

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 GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low tone muffler – maintains a quiet operation during emergency power supply

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low to protect the engine from getting damaged - Built with a strong steel frame hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle to last over the years - Uses a heavy duty never flat wheels to easily moves on different terrains - Features an hour meter that keeps track of the maintenance intervals - 992-cc overhead valve industrial engine type with an unique X-torq that promotes efficiency and also includes pressurized lubrication systems - Powered with a Powerful with 22500 starting watts and 15000 running watts - Features a sturdy 16 gallon fuel tank capacity that delivers up to 10 hours after 50% load - Outlets include; 2 120-volt, 2 120-volt GFCI, 1 120-volt 30 amp twist lock, 1 120/240-volt 50 amp, and 1 12 VDC battery charger outlets with overload protection - Generator is backed with a 2 year limited manufacturer warranty - Has been EPA certified

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 GP15000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- Doesn’t have the ability to recoil start - Uses gasoline which can be dangerous - It is not CARB and CSA certified for environmental safety - Not solar efficient

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.

Overall Winner

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