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| Specification | DEWALT DXGNR4000 | DuroMax XP5500HX |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 4000 W | Winner: Winner: 4500 W |
| Starting watts | 5000 W | Winner: Winner: 5500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 69 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 119 lbs | 128 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 10 h | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 19 h |
| Fuel tank | 3.4 gal | 4 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 23.7 x 23 x 21.4 | 23 x 25 x 22 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 5 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 223 cc OHV 4-stroke | 210 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 4000 W | 4500 W |
| Starting watts | 5000 W | 5500 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | 10 h | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 19 h |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 4275 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 5225 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | Not available | 8 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 15 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | CARB | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 696471075809 | 811640016203 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 4000 | 4500 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | Not available | 4275 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 5000 | 5500 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | Not available | 5225 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 8 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 19 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Propane) | Not available | 15 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | 210 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Engine Displacement | 223 | 210 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Not available | cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator Winding Material | Not available | Copper windings |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 19 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 8 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, and wheel kit | Funnel, tool kit, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 5 |
| Part Number | PMC164000 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The DEWALT DXGNR4000 is a 4000-watt gasoline generator built around a 223cc OHV 4-stroke engine. This wattage class sits at the threshold between household backup and light job site work. At 4000 running watts, it can power a refrigerator, sump pump, and several lights simultaneously during an outage, or run circular saws and air compressors on a construction site, but not both at full capacity. The 5000-watt peak handles motor startup surges, which matters when appliances draw 20 to 30 percent more current at the moment they turn on.
The DXGNR4000 targets users who need portability without sacrificing power. A 3.4-gallon fuel tank delivers 10 hours of runtime at half load, meaning a full tank gets you through a night of backup power or a full workday on site. The recoil start requires physical effort to fire up, but it eliminates the complexity and cost of electric ignition. DEWALT backs this unit with a three-year warranty, signaling confidence in the engine and electrical components. | The DuroMax XP5500HX is a 4,500-watt dual-fuel generator built for homeowners, job sites, and outdoor events. Running on either gasoline or propane, it delivers 5,500 peak watts at startup, enough to power refrigerators, air conditioning units, power tools, and multiple devices simultaneously. The dual-fuel design eliminates fuel sourcing constraints. At 25% load on gasoline, the unit runs for 19 hours before refueling, stretching a single tank across an entire workday or overnight camping trip. This runtime advantage makes it practical for extended outages or remote projects where frequent refueling would interrupt operations. |
