CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP6500 VS. All Power America G1200

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Winner:

Generac GP6500

Reasons to buy Generac GP6500:

  • button icon 8000 starting watts and 6500 running watts
  • button icon Hour meter and low oil level shutdown
  • button icon Long runtime of 10 hours on a 50% fuel load
  • button icon Fold down locking handles
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

All Power America G1200

  • Electric Start
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP6500

  • Wheel type
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Generac GP6500

Reasons why we like it:

  • Voltmeter
  • Wheel type
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP6500 VS. All Power America G1200

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is a portable generator. Uses wheels and drop down handles for portability

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

8000 starting watts

Yes

1600 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

6500 running watts

Yes

1200 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

RV ready – features transfer switch ready covered circuit breaker protected outlets and spark arrestor ideal for forested areas

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Runs on gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Takes 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Can be electrically / manually powered on

Electric Start

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

Built with an easy to use electronic start button on it

Dual Fuel

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Runs on gasoline

Yes

Gasoline fuel type

AMPERAGE

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

54 .2/27.1 Amperage

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 V 10 A AC and 12 V8.3A

FREQUENCY

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

3 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

389 cc OHV with a splash lubrication to expand engine life

Yes

Features a OHV air cooled engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Approved for the EPA Certification

Yes

Has been certified by EPA – safe to be used

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Uses the easy pull start method to begin. Easy to begin without following multiple steps

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 GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Holds up to 7.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity with inbuilt fuel gauge

Yes

Has a 1.3 gallon fuel capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

10 hours long on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

Runs for 9 hours at a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Low oil level shut off with an overload protection for safety

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 GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

389 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is multi-purpose. Suitable for power tool use, tailgating, emergency power backup at home and camping

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Heavy duty generator -

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Framed for durability with 1 1/4 inch hardened steel tube cradle

Yes

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

Starting method

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Recoil starting conventional method

Yes

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

All Power America G1200

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Yes – provides stability and allows you to raise it above the floor

Yes

Designed with an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Built with 5 AC outlets – 2 x Duplexes 120 V 20 A (5-20R) and 120/240 V 30 A (L14-30R) receptacle

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is portable to transfer this generator to different places

Yes

Compact and lightweight – easily moved to multiple locations

Weight

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

184 pounds

Yes

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

Wheel type

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Heavy duty wheel type – doesn’t run flat and easily maneuvers over different in and out door floors

No

Handle style

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Locking fold down handle style – gentle on hands and provides compact storage

Yes

Metallic handle type – easy to carry during movement

Warranty

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

2 years

Yes

Tagged with warranty on purchase – date and model

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Compact measurements of 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Comes with oil and user manual

Yes

N/A

Generac GP6500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Low oil indicator through the hour meter with maintenance alerts

Yes

Its engine will shut down once it detects low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Instantly switches off once low oil is indicated in the fuel tank to safeguard this engine

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

Low tone muffler for a quiet operation at all times

Yes

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

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

- Created with fold down handles that is locking for little space storage and portability - Powerful starting and running watts of 8000 watts and 6500 watts respectively - Built with a Generac 389cc OHV engine type featuring a splash lubrication that gives long engine life - Shuts down on its own when fuel is low in tank to guard the engine from destruction - Built with 5 AC outlets – 2 x Duplexes 120 V 20 A (5-20R) and 120/240 V 30 A (L14-30R) receptacle - This model is EPA certified - Large fuel tank capacity of a 7.2 gallons steel fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge for additional durability - Built with an hour meter for tracking the maintenance intervals - Heavy duty never flat wheels that easily crosses on the multiple grounds - Framed using a strong steel frame that is hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle for durability - Features an automatic voltage regulation system - Engine can be air cooled to prevent overheating after longtime running - Included accessories attached are the starting engine oil and owner’s user manual - Up to 2 year limited warranty - Uses a low tone muffler to run this generator quietly - Overload protection protects generator from damage

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 GP6500
All Power America G1200
Yes

- Engine cannot be electric started - Wheels cannot maneuver over stairs and other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use solar and propane as fuel types - It is not CARB and CSA compliant

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

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