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- DuroMax XP7000iH
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| Specification | DuroMax XP7000iH | Generac #8947 iQ5200DF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Dual-Fuel | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 5500 W | 3900 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 7000 W | 5200 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 62 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | 128 lbs | Winner: Winner: 107 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 8 h | Winner: Winner: 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | 16 h | 15 h |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal | 3.2 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 25.1 x 19.4 x 21.4 | 24.6 x 20.3 x 22.5 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 5 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <3% % | <3% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 320 cc OHV 4-stroke | 223 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric, Remote | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 5500 W | 3900 W |
| Starting watts | 7000 W | 5200 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 | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | 16 h | 15 h |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 5225 W | 3500 W |
| Starting watts | 6650 W | 4700 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 | 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | 13 h | 20 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | false |
| Compliance | EPA | CARB, EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | true |
| UPC | 811640017019 | 696471104509 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 5500 | 3900 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 5225 | 3500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 7000 | 5200 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 6650 | 4700 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 7 | 11 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 16 | 15 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Propane) | 13 | 20 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 320 cc OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 320 | 223 |
| Alternator Winding Material | Copper windings | Not available |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | 10W-30 / SAE 30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 16 | 15 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 7 | 11 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric, Remote | Oil, funnel, tool kit, propane hose, and battery |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, tool kit, key fob, battery charger, propane hose, and battery | Oil, funnel, tool kit, propane hose, and battery |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 5 | Not available |
| Part Number | Not available | 8947, 8945 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The DuroMax XP7000iH is a 5,500-watt dual-fuel inverter generator that bridges home backup and jobsite power. Running on gasoline or propane, it delivers 7,000 peak watts for starting heavy loads like air conditioners and refrigerators, then sustains 5,500 watts for continuous operation. This wattage class handles most household circuits, multiple power tools, or a small construction setup, but cannot power an entire home simultaneously with major appliances running. The dual-fuel flexibility means you can switch between gasoline and propane depending on availability and storage constraints, a significant advantage for users who want fuel redundancy during extended outages. | The Generac iQ5200DF is a 3,900-watt dual-fuel inverter generator that bridges emergency home backup and recreational use. At this output level, it powers essential circuits like refrigerators, sump pumps, and window air conditioners simultaneously, but not a full house or central HVAC. The dual-fuel design lets owners switch between gasoline and propane based on availability, a genuine advantage when supply chains break down during extended outages. Because the iQ5200DF produces electronically regulated current with less than 3% THD, laptops, flat-screen TVs, CPAP machines, and smart home devices run safely without voltage-related risk. |
- Most PowerfulDuroMax XP7000iH5500W running
- QuietestDuroMax XP7000iH62 dB
- Longest RuntimeGenerac #8947 iQ5200DF9h at 50% load
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