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- DuroMax XP12000E
- Pulsar PGD40iSCO
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| Specification | DuroMax XP12000E | Pulsar PGD40iSCO |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | Yes |
| RV ready | Yes | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 9500 W | 3200 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 12000 W | 4000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 74 dB | Winner: Winner: 59 dB |
| Weight | 217 lbs | Winner: Winner: 46 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 8 h | 4.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 19 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 8.3 gal | 1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 30 x 30 x 26 | 18.9 x 11.4 x 17.3 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | No | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | DuroMax OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 145 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 9500 W | 3200 W |
| Starting watts | 12000 W | 4000 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 | 8 h | 4.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 19 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | Floating |
| UPC | 811640014674 | 814726027674 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 9500 | 3200 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 12000 | 4000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 4.5 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 19 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 457 | 145 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Alternator Winding Material | Copper windings | Not available |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 19 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 4.5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, tool kit, battery, and wheel kit | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The DuroMax XP12000E is a gasoline-powered generator with a rated wattage of 9500 watts and a peak wattage of 12000 watts. It features a recoil and electric starting system and is compliant with CARB and EPA standards. | The Pulsar PGD40iSCO is a 4,000-watt inverter generator featuring a 145cc OHV air-cooled engine, providing 3,200 running watts and 4,000 peak watts. It operates quietly at 59 dB and offers up to 4.5 hours of runtime at half load. Equipped with CO Sentry for carbon monoxide detection, it ensures safety during operation. |
- Most PowerfulDuroMax XP12000E9500W running
- QuietestPulsar PGD40iSCO59 dB
- Longest RuntimeDuroMax XP12000E8h at 50% load
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