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| Specification | DuroMax XP9500iH | Generac #8947 iQ5200DF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Dual-Fuel | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | Yes | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 7600 W | 3900 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 9500 W | 5200 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 61 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | 216 lbs | Winner: Winner: 107 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 11 h | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | 21 h | 15 h |
| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal | 3.2 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 26.2 x 25 x 29.6 | 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 | 459 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve. | 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 | Not available | 3900 W |
| Starting watts | 9500 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 | 11 h | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | 21 h | 15 h |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 7200 W | 3500 W |
| Starting watts | 9025 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 | 5 h | 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | 9.5 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 | Not available | true |
| UPC | 811640017026 | 696471104509 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | Not available | 3900 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 7200 | 3500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 9500 | 5200 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 9025 | 4700 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 5 | 11 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 21 | 15 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Propane) | 9.5 | 20 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 459 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve. | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 459 | 223 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | cast_iron_sleeve | Not available |
| Alternator Winding Material | Copper | Not available |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | 10W-30 / SAE 30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 21 | 15 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 5 | 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 | Not available | 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 XP9500iH is a 7,600-watt dual-fuel inverter generator built for whole-home backup and job-site power. Running on either gasoline or propane, it delivers 9,500 starting watts to handle motor inrush demands from air conditioners, well pumps, and power tools. The inverter produces clean 3% THD power, meaning laptops, televisions, and medical equipment run safely without risk of voltage spikes. This is a stationary or semi-portable unit. At 216 pounds, it requires wheels or multiple people to move, making it suited for permanent installation or fixed-location backup rather than frequent relocation.
The fuel flexibility matters in extended outages. Gasoline runs 11 hours at half load before refueling, while propane stretches to 5 hours at the same draw. At quarter load, gasoline delivers 21 hours of runtime, propane 9.5 hours. For homeowners choosing between fuel types, gasoline offers longer intervals between refills, propane offers cleaner storage and no fuel degradation over months. | 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. |
