CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator 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:

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator

Reasons to buy ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator :

  • button icon Fuel Efficient & Go Capability.
  • button icon Weather resistance covered outlets.
  • button icon Safe & Reliable Operation for Any User.
  • button icon Oversize Muffler Reduces Noise.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
  • Handle style
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • FREQUENCY
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Multi-Purpose
  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
  • Handle style
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Rockpals 12,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

12,000W gas and 10,800W propane

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

9000W gas and 8100W propane

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is RV Ready

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is gas powered.

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

12 hour runtime on full tank

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is equipped with a recoil start in case of the battery being drained

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Rockpals 12,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, CARB EPA Compliant Gas/Propane Generator With Electric Start

No

Dual Fuel

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is a dual fuel operating generator

No

FUEL TYPE

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Propane and gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

50-Amp

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120V/240V

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

18 HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

V-OHV ENGINE

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is CARB compliant

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is easy to start

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

6.6 Gallons

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

6 gallon fuel tank

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

8.5 hours runtime at ½ load

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

20 hours on propane

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Low-oil shutdown automatically safeguards engine from damage

Yes

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

Air Cooled

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is air cooled

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

459CC

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

78 db

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Heavy-duty, never-flat wheels for reliable portability

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Weather proofed design and framed for durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Recoil method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120V 30A (L5-30R) and 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) locking outlets, a 120/240V 50A (L14-50R) and two 120V 20A GFCI protected household outlets (5-20R).

Yes

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

Portable

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator is a portable device and can be moved anywhere.

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

220 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

N/A

Handle style

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Warranty

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Two Year Warranty

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

29.7 x 29.2 x 25.9 inches

No

Included Accessories

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

DuroStar DS4000S

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Low-oil shutdown automatically safeguards engine from damage

Yes

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

Noise Level

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Noise insulation system, oversized Muffler reduces engine noise allowing for quieter operation than other models.Only 78 dBA from 23 ft.

Yes

69 dB

DuroStar DS4000S

CONCLUSION

Pros

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Low noise level. Low oil shutdown Light weight and portable Convenient handle style open frame design Framed for durability Heavy duty Air cooling

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

ROCKPALS 12000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is not a solar generator. It does not have a cold start generator. Not CSA certified.

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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