CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Westinghouse WGen12000 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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Runners Up:

Westinghouse WGen12000

Reasons to buy Westinghouse WGen12000 :

  • button icon 12000 Rated Watts & 15000 Peak Watts
  • button icon Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob
  • button icon Transfer Switch & RV Ready
  • button icon Gas Powered
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Dual Fuel
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Air Cooled
  • Heavy Duty
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Westinghouse WGen12000

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Air Cooled
  • Heavy Duty
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The Westinghouse WGen12000 is an ultra-duty portable generator engineered for strength.

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

15000 Peak Watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

12000 Rated Watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Westinghouse WGen12000 Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The WGen12000 can operate for up to 16 hours with a full tank (fuel consumption around 0.95 GPH)

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator has a recoil start as a backup starting method.

Yes

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

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It has an electric start

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Running amps (@120/240V) 100/50 amps Peak amps (@120/240V) 125/62.5 amps

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

AC: 120/240V 60 Hz, DC: 5V

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

22 HP

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

713 cc Westinghouse V-Twin

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
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 not carb complaint so it cannot be used in California

CSA Certified

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
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 approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The remote start feature on this generator makes it easy to move.

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is easy to start thanks to its recoil ,electric and remote 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 WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

10.5 Gallons

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

10 hours

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator has an automatic low oil shut-off which will protect your generator from permanent damage.

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

713cc

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator has a Digital Hour Meter or voltmeter

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The Westinghouse WGen12000 has a durable cast iron sleeve, making it so durable.

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is an open frame generator

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features Two GFCI 120V 5–20R Standard Household Receptacles, One 120V L5-30R Outlet, One Transfer Switch Ready 120V L14-30R, One RV Ready 120/240V 14–50R, and Two 5V USB Ports; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety

Yes

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

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator is portable and flexible enough

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

352 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Heavy duty never-flat wheels.

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It has a folding style

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Backed by 3-Year Limited Service

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

34 x 31 x 35 inches

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
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, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .

Westinghouse WGen12000

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

This generator 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 WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

72 dB(A)

DuroMax XP8500E

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• 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 WGen12000
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

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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