CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP6500 VS. DuroMax XP4400E

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Winner:

DuroMax XP4400E

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP4400E:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX7 HP engine
  • button icon It provides the added power to run demanding high amperage tools and appliances
  • button icon Has surge arrest which protect your generator from power surges.
  • button icon Gas Powered Portable Generator
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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 XP4400E

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP6500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP4400E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
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COMPARISON – Generac GP6500 VS. DuroMax XP4400E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

Portable

Starting Watts

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

8000 starting watts

Yes

4,400 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

6500 running watts

Yes

3,500 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

RV is ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

it runs on gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Takes 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank

Yes

11.46 Hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil start is optional

Electric Start

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
No

Yes

The generator can be electrically started

Dual Fuel

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
No

Yes

Yes, it uses dual fuel for its operations

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Runs on gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

54 .2/27.1 Amperage

Yes

29.17A / 14.58A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

N/A

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

N/A

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

389 cc OHV with a splash lubrication to expand engine life

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Engine Speed 3600 Rpm

CARB Compliant

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
No

Yes

it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
No

Yes

it is CARB complaint

EPA Certified

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Approved for the EPA Certification

Yes

it is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the generator is easy to start since it provides two options to be started (electric /recoil)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

10 hours long on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

11.6 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Low oil level shut off with an overload protection for safety

Yes

The generator immediately shut-off after sensing that the oil is low

Air Cooled

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

it is air cooled which prevents engine damage

Engine Capacity

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

389 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

N/A

Yes

7Db, it has an auto throttle switch which deals with noise reduction

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can be used on job sites, recreations , home light

Heavy Duty

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Heavy duty generator -

Yes

it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

the generator is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Recoil starting conventional method

Yes

Electric switch / recoil start

DuroMax XP4400E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
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 and One 120/240V 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

It is portable to transfer this generator to different places

Yes

Yes, it is a portable item which easies its transportation from place to place

Weight

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

184 pounds

Yes

127LBS

Wheel type

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
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 XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

Has Fold handles for easy transportation

Warranty

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

2 years

Yes

3 Years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Compact measurements of 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Comes with oil and user manual

Yes

Owner’s manual, spark plug wrench, wheel and handle kit, oil funnel, tool set and DC charging cables

Generac GP6500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Low oil indicator through the hour meter with maintenance alerts

Yes

Yes, it shuts off to indicate low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

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

Yes

The generator shuts down after sensing that the oil level is low which protects the engine

Noise Level

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
Yes

Low tone muffler for a quiet operation at all times

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
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

o It has got a powerful 7 Hp engine which is able to accept high wattage loads so easily. o Its operations are quiet since it has a heavy duty frame with four points which are fully isolated motor mounts. o You can opt to electric start it or recoil start making it easy to be used.

Cons

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP4400E
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

o It is bulky in terms of transportation o It produces a dangerous chemical (carbon dioxide) which is harmful to people’s lives. o It is noisy during operations hence causing noise pollution in the environment.

Overall Winner

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