CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP8000E VS. All Power America G1200

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Generac GP8000E

Reasons to buy Generac GP8000E:

  • button icon Electric start with a recoil backup starting methods
  • button icon Up to 12 hours running at a 1/2 gasoline load
  • button icon CSA compliant
  • button icon Durable with a hardened 1-1/4" Steel tube cradle
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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

  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Noise Level (dBA)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP8000E

  • Wheel type
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – Generac GP8000E VS. All Power America G1200

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

GP8000E is portable to shift from one place of power supply to a different place

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Starts with 10,000 watts

Yes

1600 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Runs at 8000 watts

Yes

1200 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

RV ready with an hour meter and covered circuit breaker protection

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Runs on gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Runs for 12 hours on a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Yes, this model recoil starts

Yes

Can be electrically / manually powered on

Electric Start

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Built with an easy to use electronic start button on it

Dual Fuel

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline fuel type

AMPERAGE

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 V 10 A AC and 12 V8.3A

FREQUENCY

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

3 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Generic OHV 420cc engine

Yes

Features a OHV air cooled engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is complaint with CSA standards for certification

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

Has been certified by EPA – safe to be used

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Anyone can start it up – uses a single touch startup method for an effortless generator starting

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 GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Features a 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity of gasoline

Yes

Has a 1.3 gallon fuel capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Extended 12 hours runtime on only a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

Runs for 9 hours at a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Uses a low oil shut off

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 GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Air cools on its own to avoid heat up

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

420 cc engine type with splash lubrication

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Perfect for camping, home use, job sites and any other outdoor events – multi purpose

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Heavy duty generator – its able to light up places, charge phones and other devices and power up small appliances and tools

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Framed with a strong hardened 1 1/4 inch steel tube crib. Provides durability and strength to generator

Yes

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

Starting method

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Electric starting method with a recoil starting method backup

Yes

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

All Power America G1200

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Constructed with an open frame – effortless to lift off the ground

Yes

Designed with an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Outlets include; (4) 120 volt 5-20R outlets and (1) 20/240 volt L14-30R twist lock outlet – contain a circuit breaker protection

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Portable using the lightweight build, wheels and handles to transport

Yes

Compact and lightweight – easily moved to multiple locations

Weight

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

197 pounds of weight

Yes

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

Wheel type

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Never flat heavy duty wheels – smoothly glides on multiple floor types for portability

No

Handle style

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

An ergonomic locking fold down handle style – offers a reliable portability and minimal storage

Yes

Metallic handle type – easy to carry during movement

Warranty

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

Tagged with warranty on purchase – date and model

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Battery and user manual

Yes

N/A

Generac GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Low oil indicator and fuel gauge alert you once oil is low in fuel tank

Yes

Its engine will shut down once it detects low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Shuts down instantly when oil is not added in fuel tank after low oil alert

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Low tone muffler – enjoy a quiet runtime both indoors and outdoors

Yes

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

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

- Flexible electric starting method with a recoil backup - Contains a Generic OHV 420cc engine with splash lubrication that delivers a long engine life on this model - Powered with an effective wattage of 10000 starting watts and 8000 running watts - Features an automatic shut down feature activated once the fuel is low so as to protect the engine from getting damaged - Low tone muffler for a quiet operation both indoors and outdoors - Framed with quality steel frame hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle to last a long time - Inbuilt with an hour meter that keeps track of the maintenance intervals - Outlets include (4) 120 volt 5-20R outlets and (1) 20/240 volt L14-30R twist lock outlet with a circuit breaker protection - Contains a 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity that gives up to 12 hours after 50% load - Generator is backed with a 2 year limited warranty - It meets the standards required for CSA certification - Uses a heavy duty never flat wheels to easily moves on different terrains - Compact size of 28 x 27 x 25 inches

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 GP8000E
All Power America G1200
Yes

- It’s not a dual fuel type generator - Cold start technology not included - This model is not CARB compliant - Heavy to lift into a car or upstairs

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

Overall Winner

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