CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP6500 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 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 XP8500E

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP6500

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – Generac GP6500 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

8000 starting watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

6500 running watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
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 XP8500E
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Takes 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

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

Electric Start

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs on gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

54 .2/27.1 Amperage

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

389 cc OHV with a splash lubrication to expand engine life

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Approved for the EPA Certification

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP6500
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 GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

10 hours long on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low oil level shut off with an overload protection for safety

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

389 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Heavy duty generator -

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil starting conventional method

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
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 XP8500E
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

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

Portable

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is portable to transfer this generator to different places

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

184 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
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 XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2 years

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Compact measurements of 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Comes with oil and user manual

Yes

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

Generac GP6500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low oil indicator through the hour meter with maintenance alerts

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

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 GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low tone muffler for a quiet operation at all times

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
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 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 GP6500
DuroMax XP8500E
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 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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