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- DuroMax XP9500iHT
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| Specification | DuroMax XP9500iHT | Generac #8947 iQ5200DF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Tri-Fuel | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | Yes | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 7500 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 | 7500 W | 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 |
| Natural gas | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6500 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 8200 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 | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| 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 | 811640017088 | 696471104509 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 7500 | 3900 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 7200 | 3500 |
| Running Watts (Natural Gas) | 6500 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 9500 | 5200 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 9025 | 4700 |
| Starting Watts (Natural Gas) | 8200 | Not available |
| 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 | OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 459 | 223 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Alternator Winding Material | Copper windings | 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, CO monitoring | 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 | Not available | 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 XP9500iHT is a tri-fuel generator with a rated wattage of 7500 watts and a peak wattage of 9500 watts. It features multiple outlets and advanced starting options. | 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 XP9500iHT7500W running
- QuietestDuroMax XP9500iHT61 dB
- Longest RuntimeDuroMax XP9500iHT11h at 50% load
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