CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac XC8000E 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 XC8000E

Reasons to buy Generac XC8000E :

  • button icon Contains a built in fuel gauge
  • button icon Portable generator
  • button icon Oversized glove ready touch points
  • button icon X frame heavy duty 12 gauge steel tube
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

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

Generac XC8000E

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac XC8000E VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Generator is portable with hassle free movement to another location

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

10,000 starting watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

8,000 watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

RV ready through the L5-30P TO TT-30R adapter for connection and it is transfer switch ready

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Run time of 11 hours after a 50% load – fuel consumption of approximately 0.77 GPH

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

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

Electric Start

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Starts using 83.3/41.7 amps and runs at 66.7/33.3 amperage

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120/240 Volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

426 cc G-force 4-stroke engine type

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

CSA certified

No

EPA Certified

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac XC8000E
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 XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

User friendly starting method – no complicated methods involved when starting it up

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

8.5 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

11 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low oil shut off with an overload protection

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Air cools automatically to avoid overheating during long run times

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

426 cc engine capacity

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Built for job sites with jobsite strength ability

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Heavy duty generator – can handle sensitive electronics like phones, appliances and other tools

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features s fully wrapped X frame design. Made of heavy duty 12 gauge steel tubing for durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Uses both the electric start method and the traditional recoil method

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Open frame design ideal for rough job site environments and fork lifting

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Outlets include - 2x Duplex 120V 20 A (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) and 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R). All outlets are covered

Yes

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

Portable

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is light to transport due to its wheels and steel lifting pocket

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

260 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Built with 10 inch wheel kit – never flat design and easy to move over multiple surfaces

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Folding handle and a steel lifting pocket. Simple for people to lift and lift forks to carry

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Runs for 3 years period

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

34.3 x 28.6 x 32.5 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Comes attached with oil and took kit

Yes

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

Generac XC8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Indicates instantly when oil is low in the 8.5 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Shuts down on its own once oil reached minimum level to protect generator from engine damage

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 XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Idle control function minimizes noise output

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- Engine can be air cooled to prevent overheating overtime - Outlets include - 2x Duplex 120V 20 A (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) and 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) and all the outlets contain covers to protect them from dirt and other debris - Runs for 11 hours after a 50% load with a fuel consumption of about 0.77 GPH - Features an idle control to conserve the energy in the fuel tank - Inbuilt with folding handles and a steel lifting pocket for easy lifting - A large 8.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge - Up to 10,000 starting watts and 8000 running watts - Heavy duty 10 inch wheels ideal for different floor kinds - CSA certified to meet the safety requirements - Digital data center gives information on lifetime running hours and other maintenance information - Generac OHV 426 cc G-force 4-stroke engine kind with a splash lubrication - Low oil indicator and an overload protection ability - Outlets feature a full panel GFCI protection - Warranty runs for a 3 year period - Starting method includes both the electric and the recoil starting methods - Included accessories are Oil, tool kit, funnel and battery charger

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 XC8000E
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

- No remote control unit - Uses only the gas fuel type and not propane or solar - Quite heavy to carry over highly raised surfaces that wheels can’t climb - Cold start technology is not included

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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