CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator VS. DuroMax XP4850EH

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WEN GN4500 Portable Generator

Reasons to buy WEN GN4500 Portable Generator:

  • button icon Powerful 457cc Air-cooled OHV Engine
  • button icon Automatic Voltage Regulator and Overload Protection
  • button icon Digital LED Hour Counter
  • button icon Electric Start System
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DuroMax XP4850EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP4850EH :

  • button icon POWERFUL DUROMAX ENGINE
  • button icon Runs on Propane or Gasoline
  • button icon Maximum power from each of the 120 Volt receptacles
  • button icon Good quality. works as intended
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP4850EH

  • EPA Certified
DESIGN:
WINNER :

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – WEN GN4500 Portable Generator VS. DuroMax XP4850EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It is portable. The 9.5-inch wheels combined with the space-saving fold-down handles simplify storage and transportation.

Yes

Yes this generator is portable

Starting Watts

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

4500 surge watts.

Yes

4850 watts

Running Stats

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

3600 running watt.

Yes

3850 watts

RV Ready

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

RV ready using its multi feature control panel with covered outlets

Yes

It is RV Ready - portable design, can move anywhere.

Gas Powered

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Its gas or propane powered generator.

Run Time on Full Tank

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

As for its running time, the generator, along with its 6.6 gallons fuel capacity, can run for around 17 hours at 100% load with a full tank filled with gasoline

Yes

10.42 Hours On Gasoline and 8 hours on Propane

Recoil Start

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

Electric Start

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Electric start powers the 457cc 4-stroke OHV engine with the turn of a key

Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Dual Fuel

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

WEN is a Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Wheel Kit and Electric Start

Yes

It uses gas and propane.- can more than double your generator’s run time

FUEL TYPE

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Uses both gasoline or propane

Yes

Gasoline / Propane. You can use any of those.

AMPERAGE

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

30 Amperage

Yes

32.08A / 16.04A

VOLTAGE

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Voltage easily goes from 120V to 240V, perfect for transfer switches and emergency backup

Yes

120V/ 240VAC and 12VDC

FREQUENCY

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

14.75 HP

Yes

7HP

ENGINE TYPE

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

OHV engine

Yes

212cc

ENGINE SPEED

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

4-stroke

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It is CARB Compliant

Yes

it’s CARB Compliant

CSA Certified

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

EPA Certified

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

Yes

its EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

Easy to Start

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Just simply turn the key to begin generator

Yes

It’s so easy to start and no need of using energy

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

6.6 gallons

Yes

3.96 GALLONS

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

20 lbs tank - propane

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

8.5 hours on 50% load.

Yes

10.42 Hours

Runtime (Propane)

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Up to 8 Hours at 1/2-Load on 40 lb.

Yes

8.92 Hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Powers down instantly on low oil alert

Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut –off sensor to protect the motor

Air Cooled

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

The generator features a 4-stroke, air cooled, OHV engine with electric start.

Yes

This generator can be cooled by air

Engine Capacity

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

212 cc

Yes

208cc

Voltmeter

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It features an analog voltmeter

Yes

It's available

Noise Level (dBA)

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

The generator is rated for a noise of 72 dBA

Yes

It's 69 dB and measured from 7 meters

Multi-Purpose

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It is multipurpose – great during camping, tailgating, work sites and homes.

Yes

It's multi-purpose.-used for camping, RV

Heavy Duty

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Effortlessly powers different kinds of appliance and lighting needs – Heavy duty.

Yes

It performs heavy duties, _can handle heavy loads from lights, and high amperage power tools.

Solar Generator

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Framed for durability using heavy duty material – guards’ generator from snow, rain, scratches, dust storms and other elements outdoors

Yes

Yes it has a frame

Starting method

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Electrical Start

DuroMax XP4850EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Generator contains an open frame design

Yes

its frame is open

Outlets

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Four 120V GFCI outlets (5-20R), a 120V 30A twist lock outlet (L5-30R), a 120V/240V 50A outlet (NEMA 14-50R).

Yes

(2) 120V household GFCI outlets and (1) 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet.

Portable

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It is portable. The 9.5-inch wheels combined with the space-saving fold-down handles simplify storage and transportation.

Yes

You can move it to anywhere

Weight

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

105.8 pounds

Yes

125lbs

Wheel type

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Features a 5.5 inch heavy duty wheels. Easily maneuvers across different surfaces

Yes

Solid fill-wheels

Handle style

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Wheel and Handle Kit

Yes

Fold-able handles – for easy transportation

Warranty

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

2 year warranty

Yes

3-years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

27.3 x 20.6 x 21.9 inches

No

Included Accessories

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Includes four 120V GFCI outlets (5-20R), a 120V 30A twist lock outlet (L5-30R), a 120V/240V 50A outlet (NEMA 14-50R), a 12V DC cigarette-lighter-style plug, a bottle of oil, a 47-inch LPG connection hose, and a two-year warranty

Yes

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

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

It has a low-oil alert indicator.

Yes

The generator goes off indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

Powers down instantly on low oil alert

Yes

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

Noise Level

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

72 dBA

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

- It features up to 4500 starting watts and 3600 running watts - It runs relatively quiet with its whisper serried muffler and 72 decibels - Portable - Runs on both gasoline and propane making it flexible - Built with a 1.8 fuel tank capacity - This generator contains an automatic low oil and overload shutdown protection - Is able to provide up to 50 Amps of dependable power - Has a long run time of about 17 hours on a 1/2 fuel load - Generator is CARB complaint - Its multi featured control panel is placed suitably with a unique outlet cover to guard from dust, dirt and debris - Attached with a 2 year warranty period - Heavy duty generator avails power to light up indoors and outdoors and keep your family connected during power blackout - Accessories include Bottle of engine oil, Volt lock automatic voltage regulator, oil funnel and SP wrench. - Features a volt lock automatic voltage regulator that produces a clean and steady power output from stream alternator - Comes with an easy recoil start method

Yes

• The generator comes in solid steel frame which gives a longer running time without requiring heavy maintenance_ making it less costly. • It supplies sufficient power to bigger households and job site appliances since it has 4850 surge watts and 3850 running watts. • Has an electric starter so you do not need to do the time consuming gruesome recoil start every time you want to use the machine.

Cons

WEN GN4500 Portable Generator
DuroMax XP4850EH
Yes

- This generator doesn’t contain an recoil start. - Cannot be operated using solar - Generator has not been framed using a metallic or iron roll cage - A cold start technology is not included on the generator

Yes

• Its costs are high (dual fuel) compared to traditional engines- usually 15-30% high. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured because Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • The generator is a potential source of electrical shock incase it’s not kept dry.

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