CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

PREDATOR 4000 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:

PREDATOR 4000

Reasons to buy PREDATOR 4000 :

  • button icon Super quiet and compact portable generator.
  • button icon Easy to read digital LCD screen with voltmeter.
  • button icon The perfect power back up for your house and outdoor activities.
  • button icon Perfect for RV travelers.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Dual Fuel
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Voltmeter
  • Open Frame
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – PREDATOR 4000 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The Predator 4000 is a portable compact generator but strong enough to power up your appliances when needed.

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The predator gives off peak watts of 4000W.

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3200W running watts.

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The predator 4000 has an L5-30R receptacle that allows an easy RV connection via an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor (included).

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The predator 3200 is gas and propane-powered.

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

On a full tank, this generator will run for 11 hours thanks to a big fuel tank capacity

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator has recoil to start as an optional.

Yes

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

Electric Start

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It features an electric starter as well with a battery included.

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Running amps 25amps while the peak amps are 29.2amps.

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

AC: 120V 60 Hz, DC: 12V

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It generates 6 HP

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

212cc air-cooled OHV gas engine

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The Predator 4000 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. Therefore, its sale and purchase are permitted in all of the 50 states, including California.

Yes

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

CSA Certified

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The Predator 4000 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. Therefore, its sale and purchase are permitted in all of the 50 states, including California.

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator can be started even in the cold weather.

Yes

Yes, it is available to ensure a quick and easy start in areas where the weather is unpredictable

Easy to Start

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator has a hassle free electric start for quick and easy starting.

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2.6 gallons

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

With a full tank, the 4000 can operate for up to 11 hours

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

Air Cooled

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It has a 212cc air-cooled OHV gas engine

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

212cc

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

57 dBA

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is multi-purpose and it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator has a heavy-duty outlet that can be used to connect heavy-duty and strong appliances.

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The generator is made with a strong housing making it framed for durability.

Yes

Framed

Starting method

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric/recoil start

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3 AC outlets: Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 120V 30A (L5-30R) receptacle 1 DC outlet

Yes

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

Portable

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The 99.2 pounds in weight makes this generator very portable.it can be easily moved with the 4 wheels and double handle.

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

99.2 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

10" pneumatic mounted rough all terrain wheels and tyres.

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It has foldable double handles to make it easy for moving.

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The Predator 4000 is covered under a warranty for up to 90 days.

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

24 x 19 x 20 inches

No

Included Accessories

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Funnel, tool kit, RV adapter, battery charging cables, and battery

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The fuel level of the inverter generator can be determined quickly, easily, and conveniently with the help of its built-in fuel gauge.

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

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

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

57dBA which is quiet enough not to interrupt a conversation.

Yes

72 dB(A)

DuroMax XP8500E

CONCLUSION

Pros

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

All needed accessories are included Super powerful yet compact RV outlet included Easy to start It is quiet

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

PREDATOR 4000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The warranty is a bit short You cannot start it remotely The run time is a bit lower than other generators.

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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