CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP8000E VS. DuroMax XP4850EH

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Winner:

DuroMax XP4850EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP4850EH:

  • button icon POWERFUL DUROMAX ENGINE
  • button icon Runs on Propane or Gasoline
  • button icon Maximum power from each of the 120 Volt receptacles
  • button icon Good quality. works as intended
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Runners Up:

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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP4850EH

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Noise Level (dBA)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP4850EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP8000E VS. DuroMax XP4850EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes this generator is portable

Starting Watts

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Starts with 10,000 watts

Yes

4850 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Runs at 8000 watts

Yes

3850 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

RV ready with an hour meter and covered circuit breaker protection

Yes

It is RV Ready - portable design, can move anywhere.

Gas Powered

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Its gas or propane powered generator.

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Runs for 12 hours on a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

10.42 Hours On Gasoline and 8 hours on Propane

Recoil Start

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Yes, this model recoil starts

No

Electric Start

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Dual Fuel

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

It uses gas and propane.- can more than double your generator’s run time

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline / Propane. You can use any of those.

AMPERAGE

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

32.08A / 16.04A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

120V/ 240VAC and 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

7HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Generic OHV 420cc engine

Yes

212cc

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

it’s CARB Compliant

CSA Certified

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It is complaint with CSA standards for certification

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

its EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

It’s so easy to start and no need of using energy

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Features a 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity of gasoline

Yes

3.96 GALLONS

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

10.42 Hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

8.92 Hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Uses a low oil shut off

Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut –off sensor to protect the motor

Air Cooled

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Air cools on its own to avoid heat up

Yes

This generator can be cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

420 cc engine type with splash lubrication

Yes

208cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

It's available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

It's 69 dB and measured from 7 meters

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

It's multi-purpose.-used for camping, RV

Heavy Duty

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

It performs heavy duties, _can handle heavy loads from lights, and high amperage power tools.

Solar Generator

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it has a frame

Starting method

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Electric starting method with a recoil starting method backup

Yes

Electrical Start

DuroMax XP4850EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

its frame is open

Outlets

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
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) 120V household GFCI outlets and (1) 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet.

Portable

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Portable using the lightweight build, wheels and handles to transport

Yes

You can move it to anywhere

Weight

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

197 pounds of weight

Yes

125lbs

Wheel type

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

Solid fill-wheels

Handle style

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

Fold-able handles – for easy transportation

Warranty

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

3-years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Battery and user manual

Yes

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

Generac GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

The generator goes off indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

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

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
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

• The generator comes in solid steel frame which gives a longer running time without requiring heavy maintenance_ making it less costly. • It supplies sufficient power to bigger households and job site appliances since it has 4850 surge watts and 3850 running watts. • Has an electric starter so you do not need to do the time consuming gruesome recoil start every time you want to use the machine.

Cons

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP4850EH
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

• Its costs are high (dual fuel) compared to traditional engines- usually 15-30% high. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured because Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • The generator is a potential source of electrical shock incase it’s not kept dry.

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