DuroMax XP4400-CA 4,400 Watt 6.5 HP OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit (CARB Compliant)
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Product Feature
- 4400 Watt Surge/3500 Watt Continuous
- 4 Gallon Gas Tank/8 Hour Run Time
- EZ-Pull Recoil Start
- EPA And CARB Approved
- Automatic Low Oil Shut Off
Product Description
Safeguard your family as well as provide portable power for work and play with the CARB compliant DuroMax XP4400-CA gas-powered generator, which features a 7.0-horsepower air-cooled OHV engine that cranks out 3,500 constant running watts of power (and a peak of 4,400 watts; learn more about wattage needs below). This rugged workhorse is ideal for the jobsite where powering saws, drills, and other equipment is critical, but you can also depend on it for emergencies at home--insuring your essential appliances are running smoothly, reliably, and without interruption.

This generator is EPA approved with a rating of 69 dBA for quiet operation thanks to its super-quiet muffler, and it's also safe to use in U.S. National Parks thanks to the super quiet exhaust with spark arrestor.

The XP4400 includes two 120-volt, 20-amp standard household outlets to supply power to all of your appliances as well as a powerful 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist lock outlet for high-powered tools. A 12-volt DC output with leads functions as a charger for batteries and other rechargeable devices. Overloads are never a problem with its dual 15-amp circuit breaker. A volt meter allows you to monitor your generator's output range at all times.
The exclusive DuroMax RV Switch (voltage selector) allows you to get maximum power from each of the 120-volt receptacles as well as choose between operating the generator at both 120 and 240 volts simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power.
The XP4400 features a heavy duty steel frame roll cage with four-point fully isolated motor mounts for smooth and quiet operation. This generator is also easily portable thanks to the wheel kit with large, all-terrain knobby tires that will never deflate and a flip-up, stow-away handle. You'll get up to 8 hours of run time (at 50 percent) from a 4-gallon tank of fuel. Other features include an advanced automatic voltage regulator (AVR) system and a low oil protection system which automatically shuts the generator off to protect it from any damage should it run out of oil. It's backed by a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
DuroMax generator; wheel kit (with never-flat tires and flip-up handle); generator tool kit; operating instructions
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Model # | XP4400 | XP4400E | XP8500E | XP10000E |
49-state / CARB compliant | XP4400 / XP4400-CA | XP4400E / XP4400E-CA | XP8500E / XP8500E-CA | XP10000E / XP10000E-CA |
Running watts | 3,500 | 3,500 | 7,000 | 8,000 |
Starting watts | 4,400 | 4,400 | 8,500 | 10,000 |
Engine horsepower | 7.0 hp | 7.0 hp | 16.0 hp | 16.0 hp |
Starting method | Manual | Electric/manual | Electric/manual | Electric/manual |
Low oil shutdown | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Fuel tank size (gallons) | 4.0 (steel) | 4.0 (steel) | 7.0 (steel) | 8.3 (steel) |
Run time @ 50% load | 8 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours | 10 hours |
Outlets | (2) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 12-volt, 10-amp utility | (2) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 12-volt, 10-amp utility | (4) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120/240V, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 12-volt, 10-amp utility | (2) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120V, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 120/240V, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 120/240V, 50-amp heavy duty; (1) 12V, 10-amp utility |
Handle style | Flip-up | Flip-up | Flip-up | Flip-up |
Wheel type | 8-inch knobby all-terrain, pneumatic solid filled | 8-inch knobby all-terrain, pneumatic solid filled | 10-1/2-inch knobby all-terrain, never-flat solid | 10-1/2-inch knobby all-terrain, never-flat solid |
Warranty | 1-year, limited | 1-year, limited | 1-year, limited | 1-year, limited |
Your Generator Needs
To determine whether a generator is appropriate for your needs, you need to first add up the wattage of tools, appliances, and motors you want to run at the same time. Then select a generator with the running wattage rating to match or exceed the total load.
Keep in mind that tools and appliances with electric motors require additional surge wattage at startup that can be double or triple the normal running wattage requirement. Look at the surge watts required and make sure you choose a generator with enough additional wattage to start them. (And remember that you're typically not starting more than half of the items at the same time.)
Here's a sampling of power ratings for common household appliances.
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Note: These are only estimated wattages. Please check your particular appliance for actual wattage. |
DuroMax XP4400-CA 4,400 Watt 6.5 HP OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit (CARB Compliant) Review
Hurricane Sandy knocked out our power for 9 days. We ran this generator 15-24 hours a day during that span. We ran (2) 20 cubic ft chest freezers, (1) 14 cubic ft fridge, and (1) 27 cubic ft fridge/freezer on it all at once (we connected two first, after 4 mins, we added the other 2, as starting 4 fridge/freezers at once would create quite a surge). Throw in a few lights, some phone chargers, and our gas range (power is only needed for the igniters). This generator has worked flawlessly. I did the initial oil change after about 40 hours (I think the manual wants it much sooner) and the oil was quite clean. This generator is quieter than my neighbors' as when I go outside, I hear theirs louder than ours (the specs on this unit show that it is quiet for a generator - this is useful if many of your neighbors are running generators and you are worried about theft. As long as neighbors are running their generators, and you have yours hidden, no one will know you have one.). The generator seems to run through its 4 gallons in about 12 hours. Although it seems to do better after the engine has broken in now. We started to get quite cold without heat, so I even hooked up my gas furnace to it which requires power for the blower mostly (disconnected 2 of the freezers when running it). I don't know what I would have done without it. After Hurricane Sandy, it was very difficult to find an open gas station. This unit seems to be efficient on fuel, yet it will run enough things in your home to be useful. I feel that we could have added even more load, but I didn't want to be stranded since there were no generators available in stores for hundreds of miles. If you are using only the 115 volt plugs, make sure the switch is on 115 and not 230 as it seemed to use much more fuel when we accidentally left it on the 230 volt setting.Just a word of caution: It seems more and more people have generators these days (judging by the number of folks standing in line with Gas Cans during the Sandy aftermath). In the days following the storm, I witnessed lines that were over 1 mile long. The gas stations need power to pump gas, and very very few gas stations have generators themselves. Sandy knocked out power in entire counties. If you are going to take the plunge for a generator, please make sure you also purchase several very large fuel containers, and please do fill them with a 2-3 day supply before any storm hits. During the first 3 days without power, I spent at least 10 hours total waiting in line to purchase gasoline, because I only had 4 gallons worth of gas cans. If you are ever in a situation like I described, bring the generator to the gas station too, as you can get an extra 4 gallons that way.
It is also worth noting, that there are portable generators that will run on (all of) 3 different types of fuel: Gasoline, propane, and natural gas. They cost about 30 - 50% more than ones that just run on gasoline. The day after Sandy, there was no shortage of prefilled propane tanks (all the Lowes and Home Depots in my area, had plenty in stock and were open the day after the storm).
Update 03/19/13: Some random comments that I left out of the review: This generator does not have an electric starter. I am glad I didn't shell out the extra money for the electric start feature as this generator (with choke closed) started on the first or second pull each time. Even after a 3 month layover, it still started on the 4th pull and that's with the old fuel. I found that the wheels are needed on a generator this size. We were constantly moving the generator (to share it with others, and to bring it to the gas station). It isn't too heavy to lift briefly for me (male, average build, 40's). If you need to lift it more than a few minutes, I would recommend 2 (or more) people. You cannot fit this generator in the trunk of a sedan. I was able to put it where the wheels were in the trunk (which prevents it from sliding out) and the rest of it was hanging out the back of my car. This was acceptable for transporting the generator short distances at 15 mph or less. If you are going to do more than that, you will need a truck or van.
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