CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP8000E 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 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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Noise Level (dBA)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP8000E

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP8000E VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Starts with 10,000 watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs at 8000 watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

RV ready with an hour meter and covered circuit breaker protection

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs for 12 hours on a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Yes, this model recoil starts

Yes

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

Electric Start

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Generic OHV 420cc engine

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is complaint with CSA standards for certification

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP8000E
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 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features a 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity of gasoline

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Uses a low oil shut off

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Air cools on its own to avoid heat up

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

420 cc engine type with splash lubrication

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric starting method with a recoil starting method backup

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
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

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

Portable

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Portable using the lightweight build, wheels and handles to transport

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

197 pounds of weight

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Battery and user manual

Yes

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

Generac GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

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 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• 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 GP8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• The generator is not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.

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