CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP5500 VS. All Power America APGG4000

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Winner:

All Power America APGG4000

Reasons to buy All Power America APGG4000:

  • button icon High peak power of 4000 watts
  • button icon Has a low operating noise level of 72 db only
  • button icon Created with a 4 cycle OHV air cool engine type
  • button icon Comes with a wheel kit for easy transportation
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Runners Up:

Generac GP5500

Reasons to buy Generac GP5500 :

  • button icon Comes with a low oil shutdown protection
  • button icon Circuit breaker protected outlets with covers
  • button icon Large steel fuel tank capacity of 7.2 gallons
  • button icon Generac 389cc OHV engine with a splash lubrication
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

All Power America APGG4000

  • VOLTAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Noise Level (dBA)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP5500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
All Power America APGG4000

Reasons why we like it:

  • VOLTAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP5500 VS. All Power America APGG4000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Yes, this generator can easily be transferred to a different location

Yes

Lightweight – makes it portable to shift from home to other areas

Starting Watts

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

6875 starting watts

Yes

4000 watts – delivers powerful operation up to 8 hours on 1/2 load

Running Stats

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

5500 running watts

Yes

Rated at 3300 watts of running stats

RV Ready

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

RV ready through its circuit breaker outlets with covers for extra protection

Yes

Designed without any pneumatic and no flat tires and handles – APGG4000 is RV ready.

Gas Powered

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Powered through gas

Yes

Uses unleaded gasoline – gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Runs for 10 hours nonstop on a 50% gas full tank

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Uses the recoil starting method

Yes

Recoils only to start – manually pull the engine using the rope to power on

Electric Start

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

30 Amps cord

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
No

Yes

1-12V DC and 2 x 120 V

FREQUENCY

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
No

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
No

Yes

8.0 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

389 cc OHV engine type – features a flash lubrication to deliver extended engine life

Yes

Built with 4 cycle OHV air cooled - Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

It is CARB Compliant

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Certified by the CSA

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Meets all the EPA standards for certification

Yes

Verified to be certified by EPA – doesn’t release chemicals or hazardous electrical systems

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Easy to start through the recoil method – simply use the old method of pulling the coil and engine will run in a few seconds

Yes

Very easy to start – simply recoil and pull to start APGG4000 generator

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

7.2 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

4 gallons of unleaded gasoline

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load

Yes

Runs up to 8 hours on 1/2 load while using gasoline

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Features a low oil shut off to protect from engine damage

Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil notice

Air Cooled

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Engine automatically air cools to avoid over heating

Yes

Cools down using air after heat up – protects the engine from getting spoilt

Engine Capacity

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
No

Yes

72 db – low operating sound

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for use in camps, tailgating, power tool use and provision of emergency backup power for homes

Yes

Created for multi-purpose – suitable for camping, homes and tailgating

Heavy Duty

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Heavy duty generator – gives emergency power for lightening, charging appliances, powers up small appliances and tools

Yes

It carries out heavy duties – great option for backups at homes, while tailgating or camping

Solar Generator

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

Yes – has a frame

Starting method

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Uses the recoil method – just pull to start

All Power America APGG4000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Constructed with an open frame – helps in movement

Outlets

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Has 5 outlets; 120V 20A,240V 30A outlet type and L14-30R twist lock

Yes

2 x 120 V, 1 x 120 TL and 1 x 12 V DC of output. 1 – 12 V DC of twist lock outlet

Portable

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Portable using its inbuilt reliable wheels and comfort grip handles

Yes

Portable with wheels and handles for easy transportation. Comes with mobility kit

Weight

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

180 pounds

Yes

133 pounds – lightweight

Wheel type

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Built with heavy duty never flat wheels. Eases portability across different grounds

Yes

Solid fill wheel type – moves with ease across multiple surfaces

Handle style

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Uses a fold down locking handle. Has a comfort grip and locks down to save storage

Yes

Fold down locking handles. Easily stored due to small foot print

Warranty

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Attached with a 2 year limited warranty

Yes

Provided on purchase – registers model number and purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Attached with a starting engine oil and owner’s user manual

Yes

Mobility kit and muffler

Generac GP5500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Indicates to alert once oil is at minimum in fuel tank

Yes

Oil lamp – indicates and immediately powers off on low oil fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Able to detect low oil remainder and then shuts down automatically

Yes

Goes off when fuel is low in the fuel tank

Noise Level

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Low tone muffler – runs this generator on a low noise level for quiet running

Yes

72 db during 1/2 load – low noise and doesn’t bother most people

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

- Built with an hour meter that tracks the maintenance intervals - Heavy duty never flat wheels that easily moves on multiple surfaces during movement - Features an Generac OHV engine type containing a splash lubrication that gives long engine life - Generator is environmentally friendly through the EPA certification - Contains a 7.2 gallons steel fuel tank capacity combined with a fuel gauge for additional durability and longer run time - Makes use of fold down handles that can be locked for a strong portability and solid storage - Automatically shuts down when fuel is low to safeguard the engine from destruction - Constructed with a strong steel frame that is hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle for duration - Attached with a 20 feet heavy duty cord with a L14-30R twist-lock plug and 120V 20A,240V 30A outlet type - Engine can be air cooled - Included accessories attached are the starting engine oil and owner’s user manual - Starts with 6875 watts and runs at 5500 watts - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system - 2 year limited warranty - Contains a 30 Amperage cord

Yes

• Uses gasoline fuel type • Constructed with a 4 cycle air cooled engine type • Maximum standard wattage of 4000 watts with an output of 3300 watts • Spends 8 hours of runtime at 1/2 load • Detects low oil and shuts down instantly • Certified by EPA for safety • Has an auto voltage regulation system • Properly framed for durability • 4 gallon fuel tank capacity that is enough to provide 8 hours of operation • Effortlessly recoils to start • Engine can be air cooled • Contains a muffler • Easy to fill and accessible gas tank • Solid Wheel kit for easy transportation • Powerful engine of 208 cc • Heavy duty and multipurpose generator • Features a twist lock outlet • Compact build for easy storage • Operates on a twist lock outlet of 1 – 12 V DC • Easy to access control panel

Cons

Generac GP5500
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

- Uses only a single fuel type making it less flexible - It is not CARB and CSA certified for safety - Not constructed with the simple electric starting method - A cold start technology is not included

Yes

• Not built with an hour meter to indicate the time • Doesn’t include an allowance for propane in case you don’t have fuel • Is not solar generated • Produces some little noise during runtime • Doesn’t have an electric start option – only recoil • Batteries are not included – purchase it separately • Uses gasoline which is highly inflammable if you smoke or light fire near it

Overall Winner

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