CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP6500 VS. DuroMax XP10000EH

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8.8
Winner:

DuroMax XP10000EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP10000EH:

  • button icon Has a low oil shutoff
  • button icon Has plenty of power_10,000starting watts and 8,000 running watts.
  • button icon Has a powerful 18HP engine
  • button icon It complies with emissions standards
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8.4
Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP10000EH

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP6500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP10000EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP6500 VS. DuroMax XP10000EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it’s a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

8000 starting watts

Yes

10,000 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

6500 running watts

Yes

8,000 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

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

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, its powered by gas or propane

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Takes 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank

No

Recoil Start

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

Yes

can be electric started

Dual Fuel

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

Yes

Yes, (Gasoline & Propane) this gives you freedom and flexibility to fuel choice

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Runs on gasoline

Yes

Gasoline / Propane

AMPERAGE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

54 .2/27.1 Amperage

Yes

66.5A / 33.3A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

18HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

389 cc OHV with a splash lubrication to expand engine life

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

Yes

The generator is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Approved for the EPA Certification

Yes

Yes, its EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

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

Yes

It’s easy to start_ you can either electric start it or recoil start it

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

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

Yes

8.3 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

Yes

40 LBS

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

10 hours long on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

10.4 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

Yes

8.6 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Low oil level shut off with an overload protection for safety

Yes

it has a low oil shut-off that protects your generator by automatically shutting it off when it senses that the oil is low

Air Cooled

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

the generator is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

389 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

440cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

72dB

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Its designed to handle multiple jobs

Heavy Duty

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Heavy duty generator -

Yes

it has a powerful engine which provides plenty of power to handle heavy duty power tools

Solar Generator

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

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

Yes

framed

Starting method

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Recoil starting conventional method

Yes

Electric / Recoil

DuroMax XP10000EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
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

(Two)120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (One)120V 30A Twist Lock, (One)120/240V 30A Twist Lock & (One)120/240V 50A Heavy Duty Outlet.

Portable

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

It is portable to transfer this generator to different places

Yes

It can be easily transported to anywhere

Weight

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

184 pounds

Yes

232LBS

Wheel type

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Foldable handle_makes it easy to be transported

Warranty

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

2 years

Yes

3-years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Compact measurements of 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Comes with oil and user manual

Yes

Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables, Oil Funnel, Spark Plug Wrench and Owner's Manual.

Generac GP6500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Low oil indicator through the hour meter with maintenance alerts

Yes

the generator automatically shut-off showing low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

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

Yes

the generator shut-down in case the oil level has lowered

Noise Level

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
Yes

Low tone muffler for a quiet operation at all times

Yes

72dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
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

• It’s a portable generator making it easy to be transported. • It can run on gasoline or propane which gives you an alternative choice during emergencies i.e. when gasoline is scarce. • This generator is covered by a 3-year factory warranty. • It has an electric start which makes it very convenient and easy to use. • It allows the user to get maximum power from each of the 120-Volt receptacles and to choose between operating at both 120-Volt and 240-Volt simultaneously or at 120-Volt only with full power. • Its quiet muffler reduces engine noise. • The generator has endless uses, from home standby power and job sites to a weekend with the RV ready

Cons

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP10000EH
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

• This generator is noisy during its operations _ causing noise pollution in the environment. • During operations, this generator emits a dangerous chemical which causes cancer or birth defects when inhaled. • At times, this generator requires use of manual power _ during recoil start making it tiresome to operate with. • The generator is also a potential source of electric shocks incase not kept dry.

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