CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Smittybilt 2786 Generator 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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Smittybilt 2786 Generator

Reasons to buy Smittybilt 2786 Generator :

  • button icon 2000 Watt Max Output
  • button icon Carb Approved 4 Stroke OHV Gas Engine
  • button icon Extremely Clean Efficient Inverter Technology
  • button icon Smart Throttle Allows Motor To Run At Varying Speeds
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Warranty
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – Smittybilt 2786 Generator VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The latest technology has allowed Smittybilt to pack huge power into a small and quiet package.

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2600W peak watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2300W running watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is gas powered for more convenience

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

6 hours

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

Electric Start

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

13 Amps

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4 Stroke OHV Gas Engine

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Carb Approved

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Starting this generator is pretty easy and fast.

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

1.5 gallons of fuel,

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3 hours runtime on ½ load

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It automatically shuts off when it runs out of oil.

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Is powered by an air-cooled 150cc 50-State EPA/CARB-Certified 4-Stroke OHV engine.

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

150cc

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low Noise 56-63 dB

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Dual 120 VAC outlets, Single 12VDC outlet

Yes

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

Portable

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is portable and easily transferred.

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

85 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Wheel. 2786-24.

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Cased in a durable plastic housing with easy carry handle and rollers for easy positioning.

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

28 x 22 x 16 inches

No

Included Accessories

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Shuts down automatically.

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

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Low Noise 56-63 dB

Yes

72 dB(A)

DuroMax XP8500E

CONCLUSION

Pros

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• 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

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

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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