CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

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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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 :

DuroStar DS4000S

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

Westinghouse WGen12000

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Air Cooled
  • Heavy Duty
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

15000 Peak Watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

12000 Rated Watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Westinghouse WGen12000 Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has an electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

22 HP

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

713 cc Westinghouse V-Twin

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
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

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
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

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator is easy to start thanks to its recoil ,electric and remote start.

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

10.5 Gallons

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

10 hours

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

713cc

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator has a Digital Hour Meter or voltmeter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
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

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

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is an open frame generator

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
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

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

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator is portable and flexible enough

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

352 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Heavy duty never-flat wheels.

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It has a folding style

Yes

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

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Backed by 3-Year Limited Service

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

34 x 31 x 35 inches

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
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, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

Westinghouse WGen12000

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator has an automatic low oil shutdown.

Yes

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

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

69 dB

DuroStar DS4000S

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• 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

Westinghouse WGen12000
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

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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