CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500 VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

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DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP5000EHC:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine of 225
  • button icon Low oil shutoff which Protects your investment by automatically
  • button icon It is multi-purpose
  • button icon It is good for home backup
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WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Reasons to buy WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500 :

  • button icon 8500 Running Watts and 11500 Peak Watts
  • button icon Powered by a Heavy Duty 457cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine
  • button icon With Automatic Low Oil Shutdown and Digital Hour Meter
  • button icon Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP5000EHC

  • Dual Fuel
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
DESIGN:
WINNER :

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP5000EHC

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500 VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

The Westinghouse outdoor power equipment WPro8500 is a gas powered portable generator.

Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

11500 Peak Watts

Yes

5,000 watts

Running Stats

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

8500 running watts

Yes

4,000 watts

RV Ready

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

This generator has an RV Ready outlet with a rubber cover for added safety.it is perfect for RV travelers.

Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Gas Powered

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

The Westinghouse WPro8500 is a gas-powered portable generator with a remote and electric start.

Yes

the generator is gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

With a fuel capacity of 6.6 gallons, the WPro8500 can operate for up to 12 hours using gasoline.

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

The generator has recoil to start method as a backup.

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Push-Button Electric Start makes starting the WPro8500 effortless.

Yes

Yes, but its optional

Dual Fuel

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

FUEL TYPE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

50-amp

Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

VOLTAGE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

120/240V

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

AC Frequency

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

13.5 HP

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

OHV 4-Stroke Westinghouse Engine

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA and CARB Compliant;

Yes

it is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

EPA Certified

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA and CARB Compliant;

Yes

it is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

The Westinghouse WPro8500 has a remote start which is also nice in the cold weather.it has no problem starting in the cold weather whatsoever.

No

Easy to Start

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

First and foremost it comes with a remote start key fob and Electric and Recoil Start which make starting the generator very easy.

Yes

it is easy to start because it has got two start types namely; recoil and electric start where you can opt to use any of the two.

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

6.6 gallons

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

20 lbs

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

6 hours on ½ load

Yes

8.92 hours

Runtime (Propane)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

7.63 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

the generator shuts off if it senses that the oil is low

Air Cooled

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

The Westinghouse WPro8500 has an air-cooled 13.5 hp, 457cc, 4-stroke engine that operates at 3600 RPMs.

Yes

it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

457cc

Yes

225cc

Voltmeter

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

This generator has a digital hour meter or voltmeter

Yes

it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

80dBA

Yes

69dB

Multi-Purpose

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

The robust 457cc OHV 4-Stroke Westinghouse Engine is equipped with a steel 6.6 gallon fuel tank and runs for up to 12 hours to power your major appliances such as an air conditioner, refrigerator, and sump pump at the same time. Electric Start Push-Button and remote start key fob offers convenient starting from up to 260 ft. away.

Yes

Yes, the generator is multi-purpose since it can run house hold appliances and provide power at job sites

Heavy Duty

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

The heavy-duty WPro8500 is designed to provide dependable power and maximize convenience.

Yes

it performs heavy duty works such as providing power at job sites plus running heavy home appliances

Solar Generator

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Framed for Durability

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

The Westinghouse WPro8500 has a durable cast iron sleeve, making it so durable.

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Electric Start Push-Button and remote start key fob offers convenient starting from up to 260 ft. away.

Yes

Electric / Recoil method

DuroMax XP5000EHC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

The Westinghouse WPro8500 is a powerful open-frame gas-powered generator.

Yes

it has an open frame

Outlets

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Features Two GFCI 120V 5–20R Standard Household Receptacle, One Transfer Switch Ready 120V L14-30R, and One RV Ready 120/240V 14–50R; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety

Yes

(TWO) 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and (ONE) 120 / 240V 30A Twist Lock

Portable

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

This generator is portable and flexible enough

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine which easies it transportation to any desired place

Weight

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

216 pounds

Yes

127 LBS

Wheel type

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Heavy duty never-flat wheels.

Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Handle style

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It has a folding style

Yes

Fold handle style

Warranty

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Backed by 3-Year Limited Service

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

27 x 22 x 22 inches

No

Included Accessories

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob, 12V Battery Charger, 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, Tool Set, Spark Plug Wrench, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and the Owner's Manual

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

This generator has an automatic low oil shutdown.

Yes

Yes, it shuts down automatically in case it senses that the oil level is low

Noise Level

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

80dBA

Yes

69Db

DuroMax XP5000EHC

CONCLUSION

Pros

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

High runtime. Several GFCI outlets with covers. ST Switch. Electric start push-button switch. Key fob for remote starting. Quiet. Easy to maneuver.

Yes

• The generator is powered by a 225cc ohc DUROMAX engine making powerful. • It uses dual fuel since it can run on both propane and gasoline giving you a choice of what fuel to use. • You can choose between operating it at both 120 V and 240 V Simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power. • It has got low oil shut off. • It is reasonably quiet during operation

Cons

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Slightly heavy but it is movable thanks to its wheels. It does not have a low oil indicator

Yes

• The generator is a potential source of electric shocks in case it is not kept dry hence causing injury. • The engine produces a dangerous chemical which is able to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Poor connection of this generator to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard o people.

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