CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP5500 VS. All Power America G1200

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Winner:

All Power America G1200

Reasons to buy All Power America G1200:

  • button icon Has a peak power of 1600 watt
  • button icon Up to 1.3 gallon fuel capacity
  • button icon Long runtime – 9 hours on half tank
  • button icon Quite operation of 65 db
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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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

All Power America G1200

  • Electric Start
  • VOLTAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Noise Level (dBA)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP5500

  • Wheel type
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
All Power America G1200

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • VOLTAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP5500 VS. All Power America G1200

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

69 pounds – can be easily carried both indoors and outdoors by a single person.

Starting Watts

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

6875 starting watts

Yes

1600 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

5500 running watts

Yes

1200 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with solid handle and dual outlets – G1200 is RV ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Powered through gas

Yes

Runs on gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

18 hours on a full tank load and 9 hours on half a tank load

Recoil Start

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Uses the recoil starting method

Yes

Can be electrically / manually powered on

Electric Start

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

Built with an easy to use electronic start button on it

Dual Fuel

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline fuel type

AMPERAGE

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

30 Amps cord

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

120 V 10 A AC and 12 V8.3A

FREQUENCY

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

3 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

Features a OHV air cooled engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is CARB Compliant

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Certified by the CSA

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Meets all the EPA standards for certification

Yes

Has been certified by EPA – safe to be used

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
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 – doesn’t require complicated startup. Just click on the button for power on or off

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

7.2 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

Has a 1.3 gallon fuel capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load

Yes

Runs for 9 hours at a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Features a low oil shut off to protect from engine damage

Yes

Built with a low oil shut –off. Automatically powers down the generator once low oil has been detected in the fuel tank.

Air Cooled

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Engine automatically air cools to avoid over heating

Yes

OHV air cooled engine – prevents G1200 from overheating after running for long hours

Engine Capacity

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Yes

Features 98cc OHV engine capacity – able to run nonstop for long hours

Voltmeter

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

65 db – will operate quietly not to disturb your peace at home or work

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

Has a multi-purpose ability – can be used at home and workplaces

Heavy Duty

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

Ability to perform heavy duty. Will work as emergency power at home. Also powers up the jobsite during blackouts.

Solar Generator

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

Has been Neutral bonded to frame – built to a long time

Starting method

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Electric and manual starting method – easy to use button for on and off

All Power America G1200

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Designed with an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

2 x 120 V AC Outlet and 1 x 12 V DC output outlets

Portable

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Portable using its inbuilt reliable wheels and comfort grip handles

Yes

Compact and lightweight – easily moved to multiple locations

Weight

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

180 pounds

Yes

69 pounds in total weight – easy to transfer to another location

Wheel type

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

No

Handle style

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

Metallic handle type – easy to carry during movement

Warranty

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Attached with a 2 year limited warranty

Yes

Tagged with warranty on purchase – date and model

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Generac GP5500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Indicates to alert once oil is at minimum in fuel tank

Yes

Its engine will shut down once it detects low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Able to detect low oil remainder and then shuts down automatically

Yes

Yes - Shuts down instantly on low oil to protect the engine from harm

Noise Level

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

65 db noise level – very low noise level that goes unnoticed most times

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
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

• Heavy duty for home and workplace light up • Suitable for transportation from one place to another due to low weight • Contains a high peak power of up to 1600 watts and 1200 watts of rated power • Certified by EPA • Compact size that fits in small spaces with 21 x 16 x 16 inches • Features a low oil level shut down when fuel tank is low • Long run time of up to 9 hours at half load • 1.3 large fuel gallon capacity • Mild operating noise of only 65 db • 98 CC OHV air cooled engine • Built with 2 x 120 V AC outlet and 1 x 12 V DC Output • Simple to start – comes with owner’s manual • Has been framed for durability • High quality handle type for strong support • Provides warranty after purchase • Portable during transportation • Choke lever with open and close function

Cons

Generac GP5500
All Power America G1200
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 foldable handles and sometimes hard to store • It is Non- CARB complaint • Generator is not able to use solar – requires high fuel maintenance • Not an entire quiet generator • Doesn’t have wheels built to it

Overall Winner

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