Generac XC8000E VS. DuroStar DS4000S

Generator is portable with hassle free movement to another location

10,000 starting watts

8,000 watts

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

Gas powered

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

Recoil start

Electric start

Gas fuel type

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

120/240 Volts

60 Hz

N/A

426 cc G-force 4-stroke engine type

CSA certified

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

8.5 gallon fuel tank capacity

11 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Low oil shut off with an overload protection

Air cools automatically to avoid overheating during long run times

426 cc engine capacity

Built for job sites with jobsite strength ability

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

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

Uses both the electric start method and the traditional recoil method

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

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

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

260 pounds

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

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

Runs for 3 years period

34.3 x 28.6 x 32.5 inches

Comes attached with oil and took kit

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

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

Idle control function minimizes noise output

- 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

- 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