CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP3250 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 GP3250

Reasons to buy Generac GP3250 :

  • button icon Up to 9.7 hours of runtime after a 50% fuel load
  • button icon A low oil level shut down
  • button icon 8 inch heavy duty never flat wheels
  • button icon Generac 208 cc OHV engine capacity with splash lubrication
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

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

Generac GP3250

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – Generac GP3250 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Yes, this generator is portable to transport to a different place

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3750 watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3250 watts at running

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

RV ready with its spark arrestor function and circuit breaker protected

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs for 9.7 hours after a 50% load. Generator uses a fuel consumption ability of about 0.36 GPH

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

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

Electric Start

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

30 Amperage

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120/240 volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 HZ

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

208 cc OHV engine type

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Meets the CSA certification

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

EPA certified

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP3250
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 GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Simple starting process without long procedures. Just pull start to begin using the traditional pull start mechanism

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Has a 3.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity that has been incorporated with a fuel gauge

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Spends 9.7 hours running at a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low oil shut off that is activated automatically

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Engine is air cooled – protects generator safe from over heading after long use

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

208 cc OHV engine capacity with splash lubrication

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Multipurpose generator built for job sites, home use, tailgating, camping and any other outdoor activities

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Heavy duty generator – able to light up places, power up small tools and appliances indoors and outdoors

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Framed for durability with hardened steel cradle – keeps it from damage in rough environments

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Starts using the conventional pull start method of recoiling

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Open frame design that offers stability and support to the generator

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3 AC outlets - 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) and 1x 120/240V 20A (L14-20R) with circuit breaker protected outlets for protection

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is portable – uses the 8 inch wheels and folding handle style to enhance portability

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

115 pounds only

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

8 inch heavy-duty, never flat wheel type – it makes portability very reliable

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Folding handle style – makes storage minimal and movement effortless

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2 year period of warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

23 x 22.5 x 21 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Owner’s manual and basic documentation

Yes

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

Generac GP3250

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Indicates by shutting down engine when the oil is low in the fuel tank

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Automatically switches off when the oil is minimum

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 GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- Easy to start through the traditional pull start mechanism or recoil system - 8 inch heavy duty never flat wheels and a folding handle to ease portability - Works with 3750 watts starting and running watts of 3250 watts - Comes with a warranty period of only 2 years - Features a low oil level indicator and shutdown to protect the engine from damage automatically - This generator runs for about 9.7 hours after a 1/2 gasoline load - Comprised of a 3.5 gallon fuel steel tank that is built with a fuel gauge for extended runtime and durability - Designed for multipurpose uses such as home use, job sites, camping, tailgating and any other outdoor events - Features a 208 cc OHV engine engine with a splash lubrication system and can be air cooled to prevent over heating - Outlets include - 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) and 1x 120/240V 20A (L14-20R) with circuit breaker protected outlets for protection - Framed for durability using a hardened steel tube cradle - It is a heavy duty generator that is able to light up places, power up small tools and appliances indoors and outdoors - Generator is both EPA and CSA 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 GP3250
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- Doesn’t function using an electric start - Created without dual fuel capability - Non CARB complaint - Uses gasoline which is highly inflammable

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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