CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP3600 VS. DuroMax XP4850EH

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Winner:

DuroMax XP4850EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP4850EH:

  • button icon POWERFUL DUROMAX ENGINE
  • button icon Runs on Propane or Gasoline
  • button icon Maximum power from each of the 120 Volt receptacles
  • button icon Good quality. works as intended
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Runners Up:

Generac GP3600

Reasons to buy Generac GP3600 :

  • button icon 4500 starting watts and 3600 running watts
  • button icon Hardened steel tube cradle
  • button icon 3.7 fuel steel tank capacity with gauge
  • button icon Low oil level shutdown and overload protection
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP4850EH

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP3600

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP4850EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
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COMPARISON – Generac GP3600 VS. DuroMax XP4850EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Yes, it is portable

Yes

Yes this generator is portable

Starting Watts

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

4,500 watts

Yes

4850 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

3,600 watts

Yes

3850 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

It is RV Ready - portable design, can move anywhere.

Gas Powered

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Its gas or propane powered generator.

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Run time of 9.3 hours after a 50% load. Uses a fuel consumption of about 0.4 GPH

Yes

10.42 Hours On Gasoline and 8 hours on Propane

Recoil Start

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Recoil start

No

Electric Start

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Dual Fuel

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

It uses gas and propane.- can more than double your generator’s run time

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Runs on gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline / Propane. You can use any of those.

AMPERAGE

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

32.08A / 16.04A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

120 Voltage

Yes

120V/ 240VAC and 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

7HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

212 cc engine type

Yes

212cc

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

CARB compliant

Yes

it’s CARB Compliant

CSA Certified

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

its EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Easy to start using the simple traditional pull start mechanism. Effortlessly pull the power cord to start running

Yes

It’s so easy to start and no need of using energy

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

3.7 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge

Yes

3.96 GALLONS

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Runs for 9.3 hours after a 1/2 load of gasoline

Yes

10.42 Hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

8.92 Hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Low oil level shut down instantly guards engine from getting damaged

Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut –off sensor to protect the motor

Air Cooled

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

This generator can be cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

212 cc Generac OHV 4-stroke engine with splash lubrication ability

Yes

208cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

It's available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

It's 69 dB and measured from 7 meters

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for homes, camping, simple job sites and other places that require emergency power supply

Yes

It's multi-purpose.-used for camping, RV

Heavy Duty

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Heavy duty – can power up different tools, appliances and light up homes during power blackouts

Yes

It performs heavy duties, _can handle heavy loads from lights, and high amperage power tools.

Solar Generator

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Steel framed for durability – protect generator from damages

Yes

Yes it has a frame

Starting method

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Electrical Start

DuroMax XP4850EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Built with open frame design – easy to lift above ground and provides stability

Yes

its frame is open

Outlets

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Features 5 AC outlets - 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) and 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) outlets with covers

Yes

(2) 120V household GFCI outlets and (1) 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet.

Portable

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Its low weight, wheels and foldable handles make this generator portable

Yes

You can move it to anywhere

Weight

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Only 105 pounds in weight

Yes

125lbs

Wheel type

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Features heavy duty 8 inches never flat wheel type – easy to move generator to another location

Yes

Solid fill-wheels

Handle style

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Folding handle – easily stores when not in use and helps you carry the generator

Yes

Fold-able handles – for easy transportation

Warranty

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

3 year warranty period

Yes

3-years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

24 x 22.5 x 21.3 inches – compact size with less storage needs

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Comes with oil, funnel, tool kit and owner’s manual as accessories

Yes

Oil Funnel, Spark Plug Wrench, Tool Set, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables plus Owner's Manual

Generac GP3600

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Low oil indicator through the digital data center

Yes

The generator goes off indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Automatically switches off once the oil is low. Also has an overload protection to guard engine from destruction

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

- Comes with a 4500 starting watts and 3600 running watts - Has a run time of 9.3 hours after a 50% load and fuel consumption of about 0.4 GPH - It is CARB complaint and can be used in multiple countries - Features 5 AC outlets - 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) and 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) outlets with covers to keep it safe from unwanted debris - 212 cc Generac OHV 4-stroke engine with splash lubrication ability - Powers on through the traditional recoil starting method - Generator can be air cooled to avoid heat up after running for long hours - Moves using the heavy duty 8 inches wheels that easily move on different floor types - Features inbuilt folding handles that can be stored for less storage space - Contains a 3.7 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge to prevent engine damage - Digital data center helps you to monitor the status and activity of the generator as well as lifetime run hours - Its low oil indicator and an overload protection alerts you to add or reduce oil - A 3 year limited warranty period - Included accessories are oil, funnel, tool kit and owner’s manual - Compact size of 24 x 22.5 x 21.3 inches that requires little storage space

Yes

• The generator comes in solid steel frame which gives a longer running time without requiring heavy maintenance_ making it less costly. • It supplies sufficient power to bigger households and job site appliances since it has 4850 surge watts and 3850 running watts. • Has an electric starter so you do not need to do the time consuming gruesome recoil start every time you want to use the machine.

Cons

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

- This generator is not RV ready - Difficult to carry on stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Electric user-friendly and remote control starting method not included - It cannot power up heavy appliances - A cold start technology not included

Yes

• Its costs are high (dual fuel) compared to traditional engines- usually 15-30% high. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured because Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • The generator is a potential source of electrical shock incase it’s not kept dry.

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