CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4000S:

  • button icon Portable Generator
  • button icon Start-Camping & RV Ready
  • button icon 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts
  • button icon High voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
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Runners Up:

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU

Reasons to buy Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU :

  • button icon strong power 10,000 watts peak watts and 8000 watts
  • button icon Long runtime of up to 11hours at 1/2 load
  • button icon It is ultra-quiet at 76dB
  • button icon All the necessary accessories are included.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • CARB Compliant
  • Runtime (Gasoline)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • Runtime (Gasoline)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Open Frame
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The Gentron power equipment GG10020GU is a portable gas-powered portable generator that always comes in handy when you need an alternative power backup source.

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

10,000 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

8000 watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The Gentron 10000 watts is perfectly engineered for travel enthusiasts who move from place to place and need a power source to go with them wherever.

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The Gentron power equipment GG10020GU 10,000-Watt is a gasoline-powered electric start portable generator

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The generator runs for 11 hours on full tank at 1/2 Load.

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The generator has a recoil to pull start as another way of starting this generator.

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The Gentron power equipment GG10020GU 10,000-Watt is a gasoline powered Electric Start Portable Generator. The push electric start feature would be a great help

No

Dual Fuel

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

30Amps

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

16HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The generator features a powerful 4 stroke OHV Air Cooled Engine.

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The Gentron power equipment GG10020GU is EPA Certified and approved for sale in most of the states of the USA.

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The push to start electric button makes starting this generator very easy.

Yes

It uses cold start technology in order to be able to perform in cold weather.

Easy to Start

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

6.6-gal

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it has got only one start type

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Runs 11Hours At 1/2 Load

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine

Air Cooled

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The Gentron power equipment GG10020GU 10,000-Watt gasoline powered electric start portable generator has a 420cc OHV Air Cooled Engine.

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled since it has got a forced air cooling system

Engine Capacity

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

420cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This unit features an automatic voltage regulator

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

72 dB

Yes

69Db-it has got two pairs of isolated motor mounts which reduce noise levels

Multi-Purpose

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The Gentron power equipment GG10020GU is a durable and versatile generator that is useful for different purposes as long as it needs a power backup source.

Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can serve as a household backup generator as well as a construction power source

Heavy Duty

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator is made with heavy-duty steel and a maintenance-free heavy-duty pump.

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Built with steel and a hard frame, this generator is framed for durability.

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil to start and electric start

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Includes 4x AC Duplex 120V Outlets; 1x 120V Twist-Lock Outlet; 1x 120/240V Twist-Lock Outlet; 1x 12V DC

Yes

Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and one 120 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator portable and makes transporting it easy thanks to its double folding handles and never flat wheels.

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

235 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Never flat 10” wheels

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Double folding steel made with rubber on top

Yes

two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere

Warranty

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

it has a three-year limited warranty.

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

31.7 x 21.26 x 23.03 inches

No

Included Accessories

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Includes Hour Meter, Maintenance Free Battery and Wheel Kit

Yes

Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

it has got an oil warning light which indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, the generator shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

72 Db which is fairly quiet.

Yes

69 dB

DuroStar DS4000S

CONCLUSION

Pros

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

• EPA approved • Long runtime • Big fuel capacity • Durable and long-lasting • Not too loud • Powerful engine • Portable

Yes

• This generator has got 4000 surge watts which make it good for powering large appliances or power tools. • It has got a powerful 7HP engine which provides plenty of power to handle many jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools. • It has got motor stabilizerswhich lowers the noise level for a substantial amount. • It has is designed with in built voltmeter which is a great addition for people with sensitive devices. • It has a super quiet muffle which reduces engine noise. • It has full power panel with oil warning light, voltmeter, circuit breaker and power outlets.

Cons

Gentron Power Equipment GG10020GU
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

• It is a bit heavy • Does not have a low oil indicator • It is not dual fuel • It is not CARB Compliant and approved

Yes

• The generator has no RV ready outlet meaning that a manual connection must be made. • It is a heavy machine since it weighs 102 pounds hence making it not easy to be relocated. • Recoil starting is time consuming which delays work.

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