This DuroMax XP4400E Review is based on a portable generator which is very heavy-duty
indeed and which is designed for use primarily on a work site to power tools and other machinery - progress on a work site can be essential as there are deadlines to be met so this would work very well as a backup generator should something go wrong with the main power supply.
Running Wattage
The running watts of a portable generator will have a direct effect on what appliances or machinery you can run from the power of the generator. Before purchasing any generator it is first important to decide what you need it for and then to make sure that the generator which you are buying will have enough power to run whatever it is that you need to run. Most appliances have out many watts of power they need either listed on the body itself or in the manual. Once you find out the wattage of the appliances or machinery which you need to run then it's simply a matter of ensuring that the generator which you buy can produce more watts than this.
The running wattage of the DuroMax XP4400E is 3,500 watts.
Engine Horsepower
The air-cooled OHV engine in this portable generator produces 7 horsepower. The capacity of a fuel tank can be an important factor which considering which generator to buy and for that reason I will now move on to discuss the fuel tank in this DuroMax XP4400E Review. The fuel tank in this DuroMax generator has a capacity of 4 gallons and also comes with a low oil shutdown feature which will prevent your generator becoming damaged should you not realize that the oil level has reduced too far. The DuroMax XP4400E runs at 69dB.
Starting Method
This generator comes with two different starting methods, electric or manual. If the battery is charged then you can use the electrical starting method which is really as simple as turning on your car. If the battery isn't charged then you will need to use the draw cable to get the generator going but although this is slightly more physical it's certainly not that difficult at all. At 50% load this generator will run for up to 8 hours.
Compliance
This model is not CARB compliant. However this is compliant with the regulations in the other 49 states in US as it is EPA approved.