CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP3600 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 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 XP8500E

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP3600

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
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COMPARISON – Generac GP3600 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Yes, it is portable

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4,500 watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3,600 watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

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

Electric Start

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs on gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120 Voltage

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

212 cc engine type

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

CARB compliant

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP3600
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 GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3.7 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low oil level shut down instantly guards engine from getting damaged

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Steel framed for durability – protect generator from damages

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Only 105 pounds in weight

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
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 XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3 year warranty period

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
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 and owner’s manual .

Generac GP3600

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low oil indicator through the digital data center

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

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 GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• 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 GP3600
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• 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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