Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) vs DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel
The DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel is the more powerful unit: 4,500 running watts against 3,800 — about 16% more capacity for the DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel. The Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) runs longer at half load — 14 hours on its 4.7-gallon tank vs 9 hours.
| Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) | DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline, propane | gasoline, propane |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 3800 W | 4500 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 4750 W | 5500 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 3420 W | 4275 W |
| Starting watts (propane) | 4275 W | 5225 W |
| Noise level | 68 dBA | — |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 14 h | 9 h |
| Fuel tank | 4.7 gal | 4 gal |
| Output voltage | 120V | 120/240V |
| Start type | electric | electric |
| CARB compliant | Yes | — |
| Engine displacement | 224 cc | 224 cc |
| Weight | 133 lb | 124 lb |
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) or the DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel?
The DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel, at 4,500 running watts on its best fuel versus 3,800 W. Remember that dual-fuel and natural-gas ratings are lower than gasoline ratings — the comparison table shows the published per-fuel figures.
Which costs less to run, the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) or the DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel?
Estimated fuel for 24 hours at about 50% load: $26 on gasoline for the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) vs $34 on gasoline for the DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel, at national average prices. These are spec-sheet-derived estimates — the assumptions are on the methodology page, and different fuels make this a cost comparison, not an efficiency ranking.
Where do these specifications come from?
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