CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP6500 VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

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Winner:

DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP5000EHC:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine of 225
  • button icon Low oil shutoff which Protects your investment by automatically
  • button icon It is multi-purpose
  • button icon It is good for home backup
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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 XP5000EHC

  • 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 XP5000EHC

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 XP5000EHC

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

8000 starting watts

Yes

5,000 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

6500 running watts

Yes

4,000 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

the generator is gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Takes 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Yes, but its optional

Dual Fuel

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Runs on gasoline

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

54 .2/27.1 Amperage

Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

389 cc OHV with a splash lubrication to expand engine life

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

it is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Approved for the EPA Certification

Yes

it is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

it is easy to start because it has got two start types namely; recoil and electric start where you can opt to use any of the two.

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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 XP5000EHC
No

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

10 hours long on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

8.92 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

7.63 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Low oil level shut off with an overload protection for safety

Yes

the generator shuts off if it senses that the oil is low

Air Cooled

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

389 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

225cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

69dB

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the generator is multi-purpose since it can run house hold appliances and provide power at job sites

Heavy Duty

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Heavy duty generator -

Yes

it performs heavy duty works such as providing power at job sites plus running heavy home appliances

Solar Generator

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Recoil starting conventional method

Yes

Electric / Recoil method

DuroMax XP5000EHC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

it has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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 XP5000EHC
Yes

It is portable to transfer this generator to different places

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine which easies it transportation to any desired place

Weight

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

184 pounds

Yes

127 LBS

Wheel type

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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 XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Fold handle style

Warranty

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

2 years

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Compact measurements of 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Comes with oil and user manual

Yes

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

Generac GP6500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Low oil indicator through the hour meter with maintenance alerts

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it shuts down automatically in case it senses that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Low tone muffler for a quiet operation at all times

Yes

69Db

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

• The generator is powered by a 225cc ohc DUROMAX engine making powerful. • It uses dual fuel since it can run on both propane and gasoline giving you a choice of what fuel to use. • You can choose between operating it at both 120 V and 240 V Simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power. • It has got low oil shut off. • It is reasonably quiet during operation

Cons

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

• The generator is a potential source of electric shocks in case it is not kept dry hence causing injury. • The engine produces a dangerous chemical which is able to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Poor connection of this generator to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard o people.

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