CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Pulsar PG1202S VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

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Winner:

DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP5000EHC:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine of 225
  • button icon Low oil shutoff which Protects your investment by automatically
  • button icon It is multi-purpose
  • button icon It is good for home backup
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Runners Up:

Pulsar PG1202S

Reasons to buy Pulsar PG1202S :

  • button icon It’s a mini portable generator
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down
  • button icon Runs for 8.5 hours on a 1/2 load
  • button icon Starts at 1200 watts and runs at 900 watts
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP5000EHC

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Pulsar PG1202S VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Features a mini size that is portable to move from one place to another

Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

1200 peak watts for staring

Yes

5,000 watts

Running Stats

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

900 running watts of power

Yes

4,000 watts

RV Ready

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

RV ready – delivers multipurpose and heavy duty power for both indoors and outdoors

Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Gas Powered

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

the generator is gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Can run 8.5 hours on a 50% load

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Yes, but its optional

Dual Fuel

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

FUEL TYPE

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Works with non-leaded gasoline and oil mixture fuel type

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

VOLTAGE

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

2.2 HP

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

72 cc 2 stroke engine type

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Complies with the CARB standards for safety

Yes

it is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

EPA Certified

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

EPA certified

Yes

it is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Easy to Start

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Hassle free starting method. All you do is pull start for the generator to run

Yes

it is easy to start because it has got two start types namely; recoil and electric start where you can opt to use any of the two.

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

1.1 gallon fuel tank

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Takes up to 8.5 hours nonstop at a 1/2 load

Yes

8.92 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

7.63 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes, this generator will shut down immediately low oil is detected in the fuel tank

Yes

the generator shuts off if it senses that the oil is low

Air Cooled

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Generator is air cooled to prevent it from heating up

Yes

it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

72 cc engine capacity

Yes

225cc

Voltmeter

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

65 dBA noise level

Yes

69dB

Multi-Purpose

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – can provide emergency power in homes, camps, while fishing, hunting, tailgating etc

Yes

Yes, the generator is multi-purpose since it can run house hold appliances and provide power at job sites

Heavy Duty

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Can handle heavy duty appliances – provides emergency power and keeps your appliances connected

Yes

it performs heavy duty works such as providing power at job sites plus running heavy home appliances

Solar Generator

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Framed for Durability

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is framed for durability to last over a long period

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Electric / Recoil method

DuroMax XP5000EHC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

PG1202S features an open frame build

Yes

it has an open frame

Outlets

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

(2) 120V AC Outlets, (1) 12V DC Output

Yes

(TWO) 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and (ONE) 120 / 240V 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Portable using its brief and light compact build for easy transportation

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine which easies it transportation to any desired place

Weight

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

35 lbs

Yes

127 LBS

Wheel type

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Handle style

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Comfort grip handles – easily accessible when moving generator to another place

Yes

Fold handle style

Warranty

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

1 year warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

16.2 x 14 x 14.8 inches

No

Included Accessories

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

12 V battery cables

Yes

Oil Funnel, Tool Set, Spark Plug Wrench, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and the Owner's Manual

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Comprises of low oil and over load protection system. Indicates when oil is low

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Automatically shuts down when oil is minimum in the 1.1 gallon fuel tank

Yes

Yes, it shuts down automatically in case it senses that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

65 decibels quiet mode system – runs the generator in silence not to interrupt your activity

Yes

69Db

CONCLUSION

Pros

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

- Generator is able to handle heavy duty appliances and provides emergency power to keeps your appliances connected - Features high beginning watts 1200 watts and 900 running watts for gasoline - It comes with 2 120V AC outlets and 1 12V DC output grant you the ability to charge and power numerous devices - Complies with the CARB standards for safety and is EPA certified for safety - Easy to start using the traditional pull-start mechanism that is user friendly - RV ready through its multipurpose and heavy duty ability for both indoors and outdoors - Generator contains a low oil and over load protection that turns off engine when oil is too low or too much - Has a non leaded gasoline and oil mixture fuel type - On top and easily accessible handle style with a rubberized material to give you a soft handle - Comes with 12 V battery cables of included accessories - Features a lightweight 35 lbs and a compact size - 65 decibels quiet mode system to helps you enjoy quiet running - This brand comes with a 1 year warranty - Provides emergency power for up to 8.5 hours on a 50% load of gasoline - Also contains an engine switch for on and off

Yes

• The generator is powered by a 225cc ohc DUROMAX engine making powerful. • It uses dual fuel since it can run on both propane and gasoline giving you a choice of what fuel to use. • You can choose between operating it at both 120 V and 240 V Simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power. • It has got low oil shut off. • It is reasonably quiet during operation

Cons

Pulsar PG1202S
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

- It is not built with wheels to help with movement - Doesn’t use solar as a fuel type - Cold start technology is not included in the generator - Not able to electric start or use a remote control system - Generator uses fuel which may be inflammable if not uses well

Yes

• The generator is a potential source of electric shocks in case it is not kept dry hence causing injury. • The engine produces a dangerous chemical which is able to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Poor connection of this generator to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard o people.

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