6 Best DuroMax Generators: Maximum Power

With dual fuel technology, this generator is a dream come true. The generator runs on both gasoline and propane, which could be beneficial especially when one fuel is unavailable, but the other is. Your use of either fuels would be dependent on knowing their pros and cons.

Propane as an alternative fuel is a step towards promoting the use of eco-friendly fuel as propane is a cleaner-burning fuel. However, propane is not best for use in extremely cold weather conditions as its regulator’s tank is susceptible to freezing, which makes gasoline a considerably better alternative.

On the other hand, gasoline produces more energy than propane does but is not eco-friendly as it does not burn cleanly. It emits a higher number of toxins into the atmosphere and leaves carbon deposits in the generator’s engine would could be harmful to the engine on the long run.

The XP4850EH has a flexible line which, at a frequency of 60Hz, allows it to connect to tanks of any size. It has a fuel capacity of 4 gallons and an estimated maximum AC output of 4,850 watts, making the generator fit to handle the power needs of most household items including air-conditioners and refrigerators.

As with all DuroMax generators, this has a heavy-duty frame built with cast iron sleeves. As a way of self-preservation, there’s an indicator lamp which lets you know when the oil is low. This feature is vital because oil, as a lubricant helps the generator run smoothly with little or no friction. Therefore, you should always know when to top-up.

There’s a key-start switch which, as the name implies, powers on the generator. This makes turning on the generator effortless. There’s also a circuit breaker which guards the generator and the facility it powers against damages that would have been caused by excess current due to overload or short circuit.

The model runs on an air-cooled DuroMax 7HP, 212cc OHV engine and you could choose between operating the generator at both 120 volts and 240 volts simultaneously, or at 120 volts only with full power.

Just like the previously reviewed generator, this generator also operates on dual fuel technology which gives you the freedom of running your generator on gasoline or liquid propane. The option of using propane helps you save money as research shows that propane is 33% more efficient than gasoline and less expensive.

DuroMax XP12000EH, alias ‘The Beast’, is powered by a 457cc, 18 Horsepower DuroMax OHV Engine which can produce up to 12,000 watts of energy that can comfortably carry the energy load of multiple appliances from as little as bulbs to high amperage power tools. The idle control, surge control, and low oil shutoff jointly contribute in extending the service life of this generator.

To save fuel and reduce noise, the idle control lowers the rotation per minute of the generator when it’s not in use. This generator also has an oil indicator like the previously reviewed DuroMax model, but unlike that model, this one shuts the generator off when it senses low oil level. This goes a long way in preserving the engine of the generator that would have been damaged by friction.
Another feature you’d appreciate is the surge arrest which protects the generator from damages caused by the interrupted flow of electricity (power surge). Without this feature, you’ll probably have to add a generator to your budget list every month.

It gets more interesting.The generator has two 120 volts receptacle and its MX2 technology ensures you get the maximum power outage from each of the 120V receptacle. This means you can decide to run the generator on both 120V and 240V simultaneously, or at 120V only with full power.

There’s a power panel attached to the frame of the generator which includes a wide selection of outlets for maximum compatibility. It includes a 12V direct current charging posts for charging external batteries. Other attachments located on the power panel are: one 120V 30A twist lock outlet, 1,240V 30A outlet 1240V 50A outlet and a 2,120V household ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet, which is responsible for shutting off electric power when it senses an imbalance between outgoing and incoming current.

Running the generator on propane doubles its fuel life making it an efficient, low-maintenance solution for your home standby needs. With a full fuel tank, the generator can stay on for more than 8 hours.

The DuroMax XP2000EH generator is a super-efficient small generator set, weighing just 47 pounds but capable of generating up to 2000 watts of power! It’s a small but mighty model. It’s weight, handle and structure make it easy to carry around. The generator goes a step further in providing you with quality service with its inverter technology.

Inverter technology offers clean stable power for sensitive electronics and the benefits of high-quality output, higher fuel efficiency, quiet operation and parallel capability. What the last stated benefit (parallel capability) affords you is the luxury of bridging two smaller, lighter generators to do the work of a much larger generator. But to do this, you’ll need to purchase a parallel kit which is sold separately. This can cut on fuel cost that would have been spent on the larger generator.

This generator tows the line of the two previously reviewed models as a dual fuel technology generator. While running on propane, its running and peak watts respectively are 1,520 and 1900. On gasoline, its peak watt is 2000 while its running watt is 1,600.

Depending on the load the generator set has to carry, it can run for as long as 6.78 hours on gasoline and 21.46 hours on propane! The gasoline tank capacity of this model is 1.19 gallons, while its suggested that the suggested tank size of propane is 20 gallons.

Propane is usually a better choice of fuel because of its eco-friendly, economic and storage advantages. Gasoline is also a great choice because of its constant availability. However, gasoline not drained off but left in the fuel tank could cause complications to the generator.

To further reduce noise and minimize fuel consumption, the generator uses an idle control to lower its RPMs when not in service/use. You could also say the idle control puts the generator on economical mode.

The generator comes with propane hoses, oil funnel, regulators and a spark plug wrench. It operates on an engine speed of 4500 rpm and uses a 3 HP 80cc, 4 cycle air-cooled spark-ignition engine. Its power panel houses a 2120V household GFCI outlet.

DuroMax comes through again with this gasoline powered portable generator. Operating on a 7 HP 208cc, air-cooled 4 stroke OHV engine, the generator produces up to 4,400 watts of power starting with 3,500 running watts. This makes it a suitable generator for indoor and especially outdoor activities. Outdoor activities such as camping and working on job sites.

The engine generates power enough to handle multiple jobs requiring different power volume. That’s why it easily fits as power source for indoor and outdoor appliances. As an RV generator, it shuts down when the fuel tank is ¼ empty. This helps in two ways: it reminds the user to top-up fuel and preserves the engine life of the generator as forcing the generator to run on empty fuel could damage it.

DuroMax XP4400E has two 120V receptacle, that’s a total of 240 V receptacle. It’s not necessary to run the generator using both at a time, but if you choose to do so you can. DuroMax RV switch helps you alternate between running the generator on both 120V and 240V simultaneously, or at 120V only with full power.

A full fuel tank of 4 gallons can run for 12 hours on half of its maximum rated load, which should be 2,200 watts. To make the generator easier to use and monitor, there are various meters and control buttons by its side. For example, the voltmeter helps you monitor the output range of the generator while its running.

This model employs the use of an auto-throttle to reduce the noise it emits. It successfully does this only up to 69 decibels, which could be considered noisy in some environments. What the generator lacks in silence, it makes up for in power production.

Pause for a second and imagine investing in a generator that conveniently powers all the appliances in your house. Relieving right? The DuroMax XP13000E generator is a new DuroMax generator model powered by a 20HP, 500cc OHV engine. It can surge up to 13,000 watts from the 10,500 watts of running power it starts with. Do you know what this means? It means it can power household essentials from as low as light bulbs to your homes central air conditioning system. It conveniently powers high voltage appliances and heavy-duty power tools.

The power panel of the generator is fully featured, consisting of a wide selection of outlets including 2 2120V household GFCI outlet, 1 120V 30A twist lock outlet, 1 240V 30A outlet, 1 240V 50A outlet, a voltmeter ad 12V DC charging posts. These may be a bit confusing, so let’s explain their functions.

The GFCI outlet protects electrical wiring and receptacles from overheating and catching fire. It also reduces the chances of electric shock. The concept of a twist-lock outlet is not complicated to figure out. The twist lock gets its name from the way the plug is inserted and twisted to keep it plugged in the generator. This way, the steady vibrations of the generator has no effect on it. The charging posts as its name implies are used for charging external batteries. Each of these outlets work as individual breakers to prevent overloading.

Additional features put in place to protect the generator are surge arrest and low oil shutoff. The former protects your generator from power surges which occur when electricity flow is interrupted, while the latter shuts down the generator when the oil level gets low. There’s an idle control which lowers the speed rotation of the generator when it’s not in use. This way it saves fuel.

The fuel tank capacity of the generator is given as 8.3 gallons and can run for up to 8.5 hours at half load. You get a free oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set and wheel and handle kit with this generator.

Running on a 7HP, 208cc overhead engine, the generator produces 3300 and 4000 running and peak watts respectively, which is enough to handle the power need of most household appliances.
The power panel houses the volt / ampere outlets and voltmeter. Each outlet works to ensure maximum and steady compatibility between the generator set and the appliances it powers. Of course, the voltmeter measures voltage output.

You can tell how much oil is left in the generator using the oil indicator light. You should check this regularly to know when to top up oil because oil helps the generator run without friction. DuroMax takes securing your generator one step further with the low oil shutoff. This sensor shuts off the generator once it senses the oil is low.

A full fuel tank of 3.96 gallons is enough to run this generator for 8 hours +. To make transportation of the generator easier, it is equipped with a wheel and handle set. The engine of the generator is started using a generator pull cord.