Green Power America GN12000DEW-vs-DuroStar DS4000S

COMPARISON – Green Power America GN12000DEW VS. DuroStar DS4000S

Portable

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

The green power America GN12000DEW is a dual fuel portable generator with a powerful engine.

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

12000-watt

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

9500-watt

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

The green power America GN12000DEW is perfectly made for the nomads who love travelling which makes it RV Ready thanks to its RV/TT outlet.

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

It is gas-powered with a propane hose for flexibility.

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

8-hours at 50% load on full tank

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel résistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil start to crank the engine

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

Simply push and hold the engine switch on the “START” position for 3 to 5s and start the engine.

Dual Fuel

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

This generator uses dual-fuel technology that is gasoline and propane for easy change and flexibility.

FUEL TYPE

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

Gasoline and Propane

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

50amp

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

120/240 volts

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

18HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

4-Stroke

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

EPA Certified

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

Thanks to its electric and recoil start methods, this generator is easy to start.

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

6.6 Gal

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

37.2 Ounces

Runtime (Gasoline)

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

8-hours at 50% load

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

8 Hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

It has low oil shut off feature which helps prevent damage to the engine when your oil levels are low.

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

479 cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

It has a 3-in-1 digital indicator that features a voltmeter.

Noise Level (dBA)

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

68 DBA

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

This generator is a multipurpose one. Perfect for tailgating, Perfect for tailgating, camping or any outdoor event when power is needed.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

Green-Power America GN12000DEW is a heavy-duty dual fuel generator.

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Framed for Durability

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

This generator has a steel housing which is long-lasting.

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

Recoil start/electric start

Yes

Recoil method

Green Power America GN12000DEW

Open Frame

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

Ac outlets - (4) 120-volt/20 amp, nema 5-20r, (1) 120-volt/240-volt/30 amp twist-lock, nema l14-30r and (1) 120-volt/240-volt/50 amp rv tt-50a, all with dust cover. dc outlet - 12v/8.3a

Yes

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

Portable

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

Thanks to this generator’s double handles and 10” wheels which make transportation really easy.

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

202 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

10 in. never-flat wheels

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

Folding handles with rubber handlers.

Yes

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

Warranty

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

2 year limited

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

27.3 x 20.5 x 22 inches

Included Accessories

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

Electrical start with lithium battery and mobility kit included with 10 in. never-flat wheels.

Yes

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

Low Oil Indicator

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

This generator has a low oil shutdown/ off feature which helps prevent damage to the engine.

Yes

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

Noise Level

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

68dba

Yes

69 dB

DuroStar DS4000S

Pros

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

• Built-in hour meter • Dual fuel • Electric start • Fuel gauge • Low oil shutdown • Automatic voltage regulation

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

Green Power America GN12000DEW

DuroStar DS4000S

Yes

• No low oil indicator • Not an open frame design • It is not a solar generator

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.

PERFORMANCE:	WINNER : Green Power America GN12000DEW Electric Start Dual Fuel Suggested Tank Size (Propane) Runtime (Propane) Voltmeter
DESIGN:	DRAW :
SAFETY:	WINNER : DuroStar DS4000S Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

Green Power America GN12000DEW VS. DuroStar DS4000S