CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP1800 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 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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Generac GP1800 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Starts with 2,050 watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs at 1,800 watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

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

Electric Start

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

17.1 Amps at peak power and 15 Amps running

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

CSA certified

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP1800
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 GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
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

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs for 10.5 hours after a 1/2 load

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Safeguards engine using a low oil shut off function

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Generac 163 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
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

Framed

Starting method

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Starts using the uncomplicated traditional pull start method – recoil start

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Portable with its low weight of only 80 pounds

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

80 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Warranty lasts a period of 2 years

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Comes with a funnel and owner’s manual

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

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 GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• 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 GP1800
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• 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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