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- DuroStar DS11000DX
- Aceup Energy AI4500W
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| Specification | DuroStar DS11000DX | Aceup Energy AI4500W |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Not available |
| Fuel | Dual-Fuel | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | Yes |
| RV ready | Yes | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 9000 W | 3600 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 11000 W | 4500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 74 dB | Not available |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 230 lbs | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 9 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 19 h | 10 h |
| Fuel tank | 8.3 gal | 2.65 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 29 x 30 x 26 in | Not available |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240V 60 Hz | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | No | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 457 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 223cc 4-stroke OHV engine |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Not available |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 9000 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 11000 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 | 9 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 19 h | 10 h |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 8550 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 10450 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 | 3.5 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 7 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA compliant |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | No |
| Neutral | Not available | Not available |
| UPC | 811640016722 | Not available |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 9000 | Not available |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 8550 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 11000 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 10450 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 9 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 3.5 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 19 | 10 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Propane) | 7 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | Two 120V AC 20A outlets and one 30A RV outlet |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Engine Displacement | 457 | 223 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Alternator Winding Material | Copper windings | Not available |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 19 | 10 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 9 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 3.5 | Not available |
| Controls & display | ||
| Idle Control System | Not available | Economic mode to save fuel |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Not available |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | Wheel kit | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, tool kit, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit | Car charger adapter (two 5V USB ports) |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | Not available | 2 |
| Part Number | Not available | AI4500W |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The DuroStar DS11000DX is a 9,000-watt dual fuel generator built around a 457cc OHV engine with cast iron sleeves. This wattage places it squarely in the home backup and light job site category. On gasoline, it runs 9 hours at half load and 19 hours at quarter load. On propane, runtime drops to 3.5 hours at half load and 7 hours at quarter load, making gasoline the practical choice for extended outages. The dual fuel option gives users flexibility when propane is more accessible or economical, though gasoline delivers longer operating windows per tank. At 74 dB, the noise level sits in the moderate range for this power class, meaning it will be audible but not prohibitively loud in residential settings. The 8.3-gallon fuel tank combined with the quarter-load runtime means users can stretch a single fill to nearly a full day of light operation. | The Aceup Energy AI4500W is a gasoline-powered inverter generator with a rated wattage of 3600 and a peak wattage of 4500. It features recoil start and EPA compliance. |
- Most PowerfulDuroStar DS11000DX9000W running
- QuietestDuroStar DS11000DX74 dB
- Longest RuntimeDuroStar DS11000DX9h at 50% load
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