CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP5500 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 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 :

DuroMax XP8500E

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

Generac GP5500

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • VOLTAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP5500 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

6875 starting watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

5500 running watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Powered through gas

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Uses the recoil starting method

Yes

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

Electric Start

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

30 Amps cord

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is CARB Compliant

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Certified by the CSA

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Meets all the EPA standards for certification

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP5500
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 GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
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

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

7.2 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features a low oil shut off to protect from engine damage

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Engine automatically air cools to avoid over heating

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Portable using its inbuilt reliable wheels and comfort grip handles

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

180 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Attached with a 2 year limited warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .

Generac GP5500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Indicates to alert once oil is at minimum in fuel tank

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Able to detect low oil remainder and then shuts down automatically

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 GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• 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 GP5500
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• The generator is not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.

Overall Winner

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