CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP1800 VS. All Power America G1200

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Runners Up:

Generac GP1800

Reasons to buy Generac GP1800:

  • button icon Easy operation with ON/OFF switch
  • button icon CSA Compliant
  • button icon 3.5 gallon steel fuel tank
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down with overload protection
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Runners Up:

All Power America G1200

Reasons to buy All Power America G1200 :

  • button icon Has a peak power of 1600 watt
  • button icon Up to 1.3 gallon fuel capacity
  • button icon Long runtime – 9 hours on half tank
  • button icon Quite operation of 65 db
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

All Power America G1200

  • Electric Start
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP1800

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – Generac GP1800 VS. All Power America G1200

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Yes, it can be easily transported from one place to another during emergency power needs.

Yes

69 pounds – can be easily carried both indoors and outdoors by a single person.

Starting Watts

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Starts with 2,050 watts

Yes

1600 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Runs at 1,800 watts

Yes

1200 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

RV ready – inbuilt with a spark arrestor ideal for forested areas and automatic voltage regulation

Yes

Comes with solid handle and dual outlets – G1200 is RV ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Gasoline powered

Yes

Runs on gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Spends approximately 10.5 hours after a 50% load of gas with about 0.33 GPH of fuel consumption

Yes

18 hours on a full tank load and 9 hours on half a tank load

Recoil Start

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Can be electrically / manually powered on

Electric Start

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

Built with an easy to use electronic start button on it

Dual Fuel

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline fuel type

AMPERAGE

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

17.1 Amps at peak power and 15 Amps running

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120 V 10 A AC and 12 V8.3A

FREQUENCY

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

3 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

163 cc OHV engine type – has a splash lubrication and will run longer

Yes

Features a OHV air cooled engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

CSA certified

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

Has been certified by EPA – safe to be used

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Easy to start using a simple on/off button. Just click on the button and it will power on or off without any complicated steps

Yes

Very easy to start – doesn’t require complicated startup. Just click on the button for power on or off

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Features a 3.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge

Yes

Has a 1.3 gallon fuel capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Runs for 10.5 hours after a 1/2 load

Yes

Runs for 9 hours at a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Safeguards engine using a low oil shut off function

Yes

Built with a low oil shut –off. Automatically powers down the generator once low oil has been detected in the fuel tank.

Air Cooled

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Air cools automatically to stop it from getting heat up and damages

Yes

OHV air cooled engine – prevents G1200 from overheating after running for long hours

Engine Capacity

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Generac 163 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

Features 98cc OHV engine capacity – able to run nonstop for long hours

Voltmeter

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

65 db – will operate quietly not to disturb your peace at home or work

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

For multipurpose use – created for home use, job sites, camping, tailgating and any other outdoor activities

Yes

Has a multi-purpose ability – can be used at home and workplaces

Heavy Duty

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Heavy duty – will light and keep small appliances and tools connected as it deliver emergency power supply

Yes

Ability to perform heavy duty. Will work as emergency power at home. Also powers up the jobsite during blackouts.

Solar Generator

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Framed for durability with hardened steel frame. It is 1¼ inch thick and a full ¼ inch thicker in dimensions for extra strength

Yes

Has been Neutral bonded to frame – built to a long time

Starting method

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Starts using the uncomplicated traditional pull start method – recoil start

Yes

Electric and manual starting method – easy to use button for on and off

All Power America G1200

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

It has an open frame design – stable and is simple to raise above the ground

Yes

Designed with an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

1x Duplex 120 Volts 20 Amps (5-20R) with circuit breaker covered outlets to protect them from unwanted debris

Yes

2 x 120 V AC Outlet and 1 x 12 V DC output outlets

Portable

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Portable with its low weight of only 80 pounds

Yes

Compact and lightweight – easily moved to multiple locations

Weight

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

80 pounds

Yes

69 pounds in total weight – easy to transfer to another location

Wheel type

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
No

No

Handle style

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Steel frame handle style – it gives a strong lift during movement

Yes

Metallic handle type – easy to carry during movement

Warranty

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Warranty lasts a period of 2 years

Yes

Tagged with warranty on purchase – date and model

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

18 x 18 x 13 inches – compact size for simple storage

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Comes with a funnel and owner’s manual

Yes

N/A

Generac GP1800

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Low oil indicator with a level glance fuel monitoring placed on it

Yes

Its engine will shut down once it detects low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

Switches off automatically once low oil is indicated and fuel tank is not refueled.

Yes

Yes - Shuts down instantly on low oil to protect the engine from harm

Noise Level

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

65 db noise level – very low noise level that goes unnoticed most times

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

- Comprised of a 3.5 gallon fuel tank made of steel and built with a fuel gauge for extended runtime and durability - After a 50% fuel load it will run for 10.5 hours - Features a Generac 163 OHV engine with a splash lubrication system and can be air cooled to prevent over heating - Framed for durability using a hardened steel tube cradle with 1¼ inch thick and a full ¼ inch thicker in dimensions - Uses a low oil level indicator and shutdown to protect the engine from damage automatically - Easy to start with an on/off switch and the traditional pull start mechanism - Works with 2,050 watts starting and running watts of 1800 watts - Warranty runs for a 2 year period - 1x Duplex 120 Volts 20 Amps (5-20R) with circuit breaker covered outlets to protect them from dangerous substances - Created for multipurpose use such as home use, job sites, camping, tailgating and any other outdoor activities

Yes

• Heavy duty for home and workplace light up • Suitable for transportation from one place to another due to low weight • Contains a high peak power of up to 1600 watts and 1200 watts of rated power • Certified by EPA • Compact size that fits in small spaces with 21 x 16 x 16 inches • Features a low oil level shut down when fuel tank is low • Long run time of up to 9 hours at half load • 1.3 large fuel gallon capacity • Mild operating noise of only 65 db • 98 CC OHV air cooled engine • Built with 2 x 120 V AC outlet and 1 x 12 V DC Output • Simple to start – comes with owner’s manual • Has been framed for durability • High quality handle type for strong support • Provides warranty after purchase • Portable during transportation • Choke lever with open and close function

Cons

Generac GP1800
All Power America G1200
Yes

- Not built with wheels that enhance effortless portability - Doesn’t include a lock down folding handle for movement and compact storage - Its warranty may not cover every part of the generator - Has only a single fuel type which is gasoline - Not CARB compliant

Yes

• Not built with foldable handles and sometimes hard to store • It is Non- CARB complaint • Generator is not able to use solar – requires high fuel maintenance • Not an entire quiet generator • Doesn’t have wheels built to it

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