DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel vs Westinghouse WGen6000
The Westinghouse WGen6000 is the more powerful unit: 6,000 running watts against 4,500 — about 25% more capacity for the Westinghouse WGen6000. The DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel offers more fuel flexibility (gasoline, propane) where the Westinghouse WGen6000 runs on gasoline.
| DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel | Westinghouse WGen6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline, propane | gasoline |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 4500 W | 6000 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 5500 W | 7500 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 4275 W | — |
| Starting watts (propane) | 5225 W | — |
| Noise level | — | 72 dBA |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 9 h | — |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal | 6.6 gal |
| Output voltage | 120/240V | 120/240V |
| Transfer-switch-ready outlet | — | 30 A |
| Start type | electric | electric |
| Engine displacement | 224 cc | 420 cc |
| Weight | 124 lb | 174 lb |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the DuroMax XP5500EH Dual Fuel or the Westinghouse WGen6000?
The Westinghouse WGen6000, at 6,000 running watts on its best fuel versus 4,500 W. Remember that dual-fuel and natural-gas ratings are lower than gasoline ratings — the comparison table shows the published per-fuel figures.
Where do these specifications come from?
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