CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP17500E VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Runners Up:

Generac GP17500E

Reasons to buy Generac GP17500E:

  • button icon Inbuilt with an automatic idle control system
  • button icon Uses a powerful Generac's OHVI engine
  • button icon Starts 26250 watts at and runs at 17500 watts
  • button icon Very large 16 gallon fuel tank capacity
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Runners Up:

DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4000S :

  • button icon Portable Generator
  • button icon Start-Camping & RV Ready
  • button icon 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts
  • button icon High voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Recoil Start
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP17500E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – Generac GP17500E VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, effortless to move from one place to another for emergency power supply

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Starts with 26250 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

17500 running watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

RV ready through its multiple outlets and automatic idle control system

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Takes up to 10 hours after a 1/2 fuel load

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Electric start with an included battery

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Uses only the gasoline type of fuel

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

73 Amps

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120/240 Volts - single phase

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

992 CC Generac engine type

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Has a engine speed of 3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Non CARB complaint

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

It uses cold start technology in order to be able to perform in cold weather.

Easy to Start

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Hassle free starting method – electric start using the on/off switch that is placed on the engine without any complicated steps

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it has got only one start type

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

A large 16 gallon fuel tank capacity – delivers fuel for extended running

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Spends 10 hours running on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Features a low oil level shutdown that is activated automatically

Yes

Yes, it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine

Air Cooled

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Engine air cools to stop heating up after long run time

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled since it has got a forced air cooling system

Engine Capacity

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

992 CC engine capacity

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

69Db-it has got two pairs of isolated motor mounts which reduce noise levels

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Multi-purpose generator that can be used both indoors and outdoors to deliver emergency power.

Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can serve as a household backup generator as well as a construction power source

Heavy Duty

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Heavy duty - delivers enough energy to power up a 5 ton air conditioner and other appliances

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Framed for durability – features a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle that provides strength and is long lasting

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Electric starting method with battery

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Constructed with an open frame style

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Outlets include - 120/240V 30-Amp (L14-30R) and 50-Amp (14-50R) plus receptacles

Yes

Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and one 120 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Portable to transport using the wheels and lifting eye handle

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

390 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Moves using a 12 inch pneumatic wheel type. Can climb raised surfaces

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

An integrated lifting eye handle – attached to the frame for easy lifting and movement

Yes

two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere

Warranty

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

1 year warranty for commercial engine and 2 years for consumer engine

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

48.5 x 31 x 39.5 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Power cords, cold weather kits, covers and amp tents, inlet boxes and wheel kits

Yes

Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

Generac GP17500E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Built with a low oil alert system. Alerts you when oil is reaching minimum in the 16 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

it has got an oil warning light which indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Shuts down on its own to prevent engine damage on low oil

Yes

Yes, the generator shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Has an automatic idle control – minimizes noise level while running

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

- Has a powerful engine speed of 3600 RPM - Features a panel mounted hour meter that makes it simple to keep tract of run time and maintenance intervals - Multipurpose generator that is built for job sites, camps among others and home backup power supply - Uses a large 16 gallon fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge - Electric starting method with a simple button push and 12 VDC 36665-CCA battery included - It is a portable generator with a 12 inch pneumatic wheels and integrated lifting eye handle for transportation - Has a full pressure lubrication ability with an automatic low oil shutdown to prevent engine damage - It is RV ready through multiple outlets and automatic idle control system - Heavy duty enough to power up a 5 ton air conditioner and other appliances - Framed for durability using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle

Yes

• This generator has got 4000 surge watts which make it good for powering large appliances or power tools. • It has got a powerful 7HP engine which provides plenty of power to handle many jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools. • It has got motor stabilizerswhich lowers the noise level for a substantial amount. • It has is designed with in built voltmeter which is a great addition for people with sensitive devices. • It has a super quiet muffle which reduces engine noise. • It has full power panel with oil warning light, voltmeter, circuit breaker and power outlets.

Cons

Generac GP17500E
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

- Not built with a voltmeter - It is Non CARB complaint - This engine doesn’t have dual fuel ability - Cannot be solar charged - Uses only one type of fuel source which is gasoline - Cold start technology is not included - Very heavy to lift in areas where wheels cannot maneuver on like stairs

Yes

• The generator has no RV ready outlet meaning that a manual connection must be made. • It is a heavy machine since it weighs 102 pounds hence making it not easy to be relocated. • Recoil starting is time consuming which delays work.

Overall Winner

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