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- DuroMax XP2300iH
- ECHO EG-3500
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| Specification | DuroMax XP2300iH | ECHO EG-3500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Dual-Fuel | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | No |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 1800 W | Winner: Winner: 2800 W |
| Starting watts | 2300 W | Winner: Winner: 3500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 52 dB | 72 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 50.6 lbs | 110 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 7 h | Winner: Winner: 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | 13 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 1.1 gal | 4 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 22 x 14 x 20 | 25 x 24.5 x 21.5 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 5 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Low THD % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 80 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 1800 W | 2800 W |
| Starting watts | 2300 W | 3500 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 | 7 h | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | 13 h | Not available |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 1700 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 2150 W | Not available |
| 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 | 18 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 38 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | Not available |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame | Bonded to frame |
| UPC | 811640016371 | 743184017586 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 1800 | 2800 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 1700 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2300 | 3500 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 2150 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 10 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 18 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 13 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Propane) | 38 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 80 | 212 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 13 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 10 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 18 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, tool kit, propane hose, and parallel cables | Wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The DuroMax XP2300iH is an 1,800-watt dual-fuel inverter generator built for users who need clean power without sacrificing portability. Its 1.1-gallon tank runs gasoline or propane, meaning you can refuel based on what's available rather than what's required. At 52 decibels, it operates quietly enough for residential neighborhoods and campsites. The low THD output protects laptops, phones, and other sensitive gear from voltage spikes that damage electronics.
This unit handles small appliances, power tools, and essential household devices but cannot run a full home or heavy construction equipment. The 2,300-watt peak gives you startup headroom for motors and compressors, while the 1,800-watt running capacity sustains continuous loads. At 50.6 pounds with a wheel kit included, one person can move it. The 3-year warranty backs the entire ownership experience. | The ECHO EG-3500 is a 2,800-watt gasoline generator built around a 212 cc OHV 4-stroke engine. At this wattage, it handles essential household loads like refrigerators, sump pumps, and power tools, but cannot run a central air conditioner or multiple high-demand appliances simultaneously. The 3,500-watt peak output gives it a brief surge capacity for motor startup, which matters when powering devices with inrush current demands. ECHO positions this unit for homeowners managing short outages, campers needing overnight power, and contractors powering hand tools on job sites where grid access is unavailable. |
- Most PowerfulECHO EG-35002800W running
- QuietestDuroMax XP2300iH52 dB
- Longest RuntimeECHO EG-350010h at 50% load
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