CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Rainier R12000DF VS. All Power America APGG4000

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Winner:

Rainier R12000DF

Reasons to buy Rainier R12000DF:

  • button icon Dual Fuel-Gasoline and Propane
  • button icon EPA and CARB Compliant.
  • button icon Operational Volume as Low as 72dB.
  • button icon Automatic Low Oil Shutdown
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Runners Up:

All Power America APGG4000

Reasons to buy All Power America APGG4000 :

  • button icon High peak power of 4000 watts
  • button icon Has a low operating noise level of 72 db only
  • button icon Created with a 4 cycle OHV air cool engine type
  • button icon Comes with a wheel kit for easy transportation
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Rainier R12000DF

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Rainier R12000DF

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Rainier R12000DF

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Rainier R12000DF VS. All Power America APGG4000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Yes, this generator can easily be transferred to a different location

Yes

Lightweight – makes it portable to shift from home to other areas

Starting Watts

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

12000 Peak Watts (Gasoline), 10800 Peak Watts (Propane)

Yes

4000 watts – delivers powerful operation up to 8 hours on 1/2 load

Running Stats

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

9500 Running Watts (Gasoline), 8550 Running Watts (Propane)

Yes

Rated at 3300 watts of running stats

RV Ready

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

RV Ready

Yes

Designed without any pneumatic and no flat tires and handles – APGG4000 is RV ready.

Gas Powered

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Powered through gas

Yes

Uses unleaded gasoline – gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Up to 17 Hours of Run Time on 6.6G Gas Tank

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Uses the recoil starting method

Yes

Recoils only to start – manually pull the engine using the rope to power on

Electric Start

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Dual Fuel Open Frame Generator

No

FUEL TYPE

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Gasoline: 9500 Rated Watts | 12000 Peak Watts, Propane: 8550 Rated Watts | 10800 Peak Watts

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

30A

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

120/240V

Yes

1-12V DC and 2 x 120 V

FREQUENCY

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

16HP

Yes

8.0 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

457cc OHV 4 Stroke Rainier Engine

Yes

Built with 4 cycle OHV air cooled - Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

It is CARB Compliant

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

EPA Certified

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

It is EPA certified

Yes

Verified to be certified by EPA – doesn’t release chemicals or hazardous electrical systems

Cold Start Technology

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Easy to Start

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

A quick toggle of a switch is all it takes to kickstart this generator into action. With an Easy-to-Use Electric Start Switch, it will save you the hassle of having to pull the recoil start to get the engine started.

Yes

Very easy to start – simply recoil and pull to start APGG4000 generator

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

6.6 gallons

Yes

4 gallons of unleaded gasoline

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

20 lbs tank

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

It will run for 8.5 hours on a half load of gasoline.

Yes

Runs up to 8 hours on 1/2 load while using gasoline

Runtime (Propane)

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

It will run for 5.5 hours on a half load of propane.

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Features a low oil shut off to protect from engine damage

Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil notice

Air Cooled

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Engine automatically air cools to avoid over heating

Yes

Cools down using air after heat up – protects the engine from getting spoilt

Engine Capacity

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

457cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Digital Multimeter Ac/dc Voltage reader.

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Operational Volume as Low as 72dB

Yes

72 db – low operating sound

Multi-Purpose

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for use in camps, tailgating, power tool use and provision of emergency backup power for homes

Yes

Created for multi-purpose – suitable for camping, homes and tailgating

Heavy Duty

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Heavy duty generator – gives emergency power for lightening, charging appliances, powers up small appliances and tools

Yes

It carries out heavy duties – great option for backups at homes, while tailgating or camping

Solar Generator

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

Yes – has a frame

Starting method

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Electric, Recoil

Yes

Uses the recoil method – just pull to start

Rainier R12000DF

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Constructed with an open frame – helps in movement

Outlets

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

(1) Duplex 120V 20A GFCI (5-20R), (1) 120V 30A (L5-30R), (1) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) (1) 120/240V 50A (14-50R)

Yes

2 x 120 V, 1 x 120 TL and 1 x 12 V DC of output. 1 – 12 V DC of twist lock outlet

Portable

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

This generator is portable and easily transferred.

Yes

Portable with wheels and handles for easy transportation. Comes with mobility kit

Weight

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

196 Lbs.

Yes

133 pounds – lightweight

Wheel type

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Includes Wheel Kit with Two 10 Inch Wheels

Yes

Solid fill wheel type – moves with ease across multiple surfaces

Handle style

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Two Foam Grip Handles for Your Convenience

Yes

Fold down locking handles. Easily stored due to small foot print

Warranty

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Backed By a 3-Year Limited Warranty

Yes

Provided on purchase – registers model number and purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

27.2 x 26.1 x 26 inches

No

Included Accessories

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Includes Wheel Kit with Two 10 Inch Wheels

Yes

Mobility kit and muffler

Rainier R12000DF

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Indicates to alert once oil is at minimum in fuel tank

Yes

Oil lamp – indicates and immediately powers off on low oil fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

Able to detect low oil remainder and then shuts down automatically

Yes

Goes off when fuel is low in the fuel tank

Noise Level

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

72dB

Yes

72 db during 1/2 load – low noise and doesn’t bother most people

CONCLUSION

Pros

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

Yes

• Uses gasoline fuel type • Constructed with a 4 cycle air cooled engine type • Maximum standard wattage of 4000 watts with an output of 3300 watts • Spends 8 hours of runtime at 1/2 load • Detects low oil and shuts down instantly • Certified by EPA for safety • Has an auto voltage regulation system • Properly framed for durability • 4 gallon fuel tank capacity that is enough to provide 8 hours of operation • Effortlessly recoils to start • Engine can be air cooled • Contains a muffler • Easy to fill and accessible gas tank • Solid Wheel kit for easy transportation • Powerful engine of 208 cc • Heavy duty and multipurpose generator • Features a twist lock outlet • Compact build for easy storage • Operates on a twist lock outlet of 1 – 12 V DC • Easy to access control panel

Cons

Rainier R12000DF
All Power America APGG4000
Yes

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

Yes

• Not built with an hour meter to indicate the time • Doesn’t include an allowance for propane in case you don’t have fuel • Is not solar generated • Produces some little noise during runtime • Doesn’t have an electric start option – only recoil • Batteries are not included – purchase it separately • Uses gasoline which is highly inflammable if you smoke or light fire near it

Overall Winner

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