CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP3600 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4000S:

  • button icon Portable Generator
  • button icon Start-Camping & RV Ready
  • button icon 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts
  • button icon High voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
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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 :

DuroStar DS4000S

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

Generac GP3600

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
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COMPARISON – Generac GP3600 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it is portable

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4,500 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3,600 watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Runs on gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120 Voltage

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

212 cc engine type

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

CARB compliant

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

It uses cold start technology in order to be able to perform in cold weather.

Easy to Start

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
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 has got only one start type

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3.7 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Low oil level shut down instantly guards engine from getting damaged

Yes

Yes, it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine

Air Cooled

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled since it has got a forced air cooling system

Engine Capacity

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

69Db-it has got two pairs of isolated motor mounts which reduce noise levels

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can serve as a household backup generator as well as a construction power source

Heavy Duty

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Steel framed for durability – protect generator from damages

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and one 120 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Only 105 pounds in weight

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere

Warranty

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3 year warranty period

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

Generac GP3600

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Low oil indicator through the digital data center

Yes

it has got an oil warning light which indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the generator shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• This generator has got 4000 surge watts which make it good for powering large appliances or power tools. • It has got a powerful 7HP engine which provides plenty of power to handle many jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools. • It has got motor stabilizerswhich lowers the noise level for a substantial amount. • It has is designed with in built voltmeter which is a great addition for people with sensitive devices. • It has a super quiet muffle which reduces engine noise. • It has full power panel with oil warning light, voltmeter, circuit breaker and power outlets.

Cons

Generac GP3600
DuroStar DS4000S
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 has no RV ready outlet meaning that a manual connection must be made. • It is a heavy machine since it weighs 102 pounds hence making it not easy to be relocated. • Recoil starting is time consuming which delays work.

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