CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

WEN GN9500 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

WEN GN9500

Reasons to buy WEN GN9500:

  • button icon Efficient runtime
  • button icon Remote electric start
  • button icon Powerful engine
  • button icon Transfer-switch ready
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

WEN GN9500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
WEN GN9500

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – WEN GN9500 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 7500 W and a starting wattage of 9500 W.

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

9500 starting watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

7500 running watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a portable generator mostly geared towards RV travellers looking for even more independence.

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator is gas powered

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

With a full tank, the GN9500 can operate for around 7.5 hours at 50% load (fuel consumption around 0.8 GPH)

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Electric start provides quick ignition

No

Dual Fuel

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

30amp

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120 / 240 volts

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

2 HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

420 cc OHV 4-stroke

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. Therefore, its sale and purchase are permitted in all of the 50 states, including California.

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. Therefore, its sale and purchase are permitted in all of the 50 states, including California.

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The remote start makes starting this generator in the cold weather easy.

Yes

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

Easy to Start

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Thanks to its, remote start technology and electric start, this generator is very easy to start. You do not have to be a professional to start it: so it's as simple as a push of a button to get it started

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

6.6 Gallons

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The fuel tank holds up to 6 gallons of gasoline providing 7.5hours of half-load runtime.

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator has a low oil shutdown that will make the generator to shut off when the oil is finished.

Yes

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

Air Cooled

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4-Stroke 16-HP 420cc Air Cooled OHV Engine

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

420cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It operates with as low as 72 dBA volume which is quiet enough not to disturb other activities that are going on.

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it is able to power up many appliances at ago such as lights, A/C and others. Conveniently portable with an included set of heavy duty never-flat wheels, handle, and lift bracket, it'll have your house, travel trailer, or jobsite powered in seconds.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a heavy duty portable generator to handle your power needs and more.

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is framed for durability.it is made with a long-lasting cast iron sleeve which is very durable.

Yes

Framed

Starting method

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Electric start provides quick ignition while the included remote turns your generator on and off from over 160 feet away.

Yes

Recoil method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 7500 W and a starting wattage of 9500 W.

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Packed panel includes four standard 120V 15-amp outlets, one RV-ready 120V 30-amp TT-30R outlet, one 12V DC outlet, one L14-30R outlet, and a digital readout

Yes

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

Portable

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Keep your family safe during power outages and natural disasters with the WEN 9500-Watt Transfer-Switch-Ready Portable Generator.

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

208 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

8" Solid Wheels

Yes

N/A

Handle style

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Has single fold-down handle for its flexible transportation / movement

Yes

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

Warranty

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Has 3 year residential warranty with lifetime technical support from the company

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

27.3 x 20.8 x 22.2 inches

No

Included Accessories

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Tool kit, key fob, battery, and wheel kit

Yes

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

WEN GN9500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator is equipped with a low oil sensor and will not start without enough oil in the tank.

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low

Yes

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

Noise Level

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

72 dba

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

• The best emergency backup • RV ready • Perfect for job site and camping. • Efficient runtime • Transfer-switch ready • Powerful engine • Remote electric start

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

WEN GN9500
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

• The run time is a bit low. • Low fuel efficiency

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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