CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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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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WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200

Reasons to buy WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200 :

  • button icon Unique Open Frame Inverter Generator.
  • button icon Features “Economy Mode” for Maximum Fuel Efficiency
  • button icon Low Volume: As Quiet As 64 dBA
  • button icon Great Choice for Travel Trailers or Home Use
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Heavy Duty
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Heavy Duty
  • Wheel type
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The Westinghouse iGen4200 is a portable gas-powered generator.

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4200 Peak Watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3500 Rated Watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The Westinghouse iGen4200 Hybrid Open Frame Inverter Generator has an RV-Ready TT-30R 30 Amp Outlet making it a great choice for travel trailers.

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is gas-powered.

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

18 Hour Run Time

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It has recoil to start as the starting method.

Yes

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

Electric Start

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Running amps 29.2 amps Peak amps 35 amps

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

AC: 120V 60 Hz, DC: 5V

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

5.8 HP

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Powered by a 212cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant and safe to use in all states of the USA

Yes

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

CSA Certified

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator has no trouble starting in the cold weather.

Yes

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

Easy to Start

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is easy to start

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2.6 gal.

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

18 Hour Run Time on a 2. 6 Gallon Gas Tank

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown.

Yes

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

Air Cooled

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

With a 4 Stroke 5.8 HP 212cc Westinghouse air cooled engine.

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

212 cc

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It has a voltmeter

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

As low as 52 dBA

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is multipurpose for it can power up all your household appliances.it can be taken with you as well too camping

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is encased in rugged steel frame.

Yes

Framed

Starting method

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Unique Open Frame Inverter Generator Hybrid Technology for Durability and Maximum Fuel Efficiency

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features a 5–20R 120V Duplex Household Outlet, an RV-Ready TT-30R 30 Amp Outlet and Two USB Outlets

Yes

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

Portable

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is easily moved from place to place with the help of a friend.

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

80 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Folding handles

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The iGen4200 is backed by a 3-year limited warranty and lifetime technical support.

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

24 x 20.5 x 20 inches

No

Included Accessories

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Comes With Oil, an Oil Funnel, a Tool Kit, and a User’s Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required);

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
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

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown

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

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

52 dBA

Yes

72 dB(A)

DuroMax XP8500E

CONCLUSION

Pros

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

• It is quiet • Longer run time • It is portable • Automatic low oil shutdown • Powerful engine • It is fuel efficient • Perfect for travel trailers or home use • It is durable • Many accessories included • Longer runtime

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

WESTINGHOUSE IGEN4200
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

• It has no wheels so moving it may be a hassle • It does not have a low oil indicator • No electric start • No dual fuel

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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