Safeguard your family as well as provide portable power for work and play with the DuroMax XP4400E 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). It includes both a standard recoil start as well as an easy electric start.

Includes never-flat knobby tires and flip-up handle
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Recoil start as well as electric start (view larger).

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. It’s 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.

Note for California residents: This model is not CARB-compliant. Units sold to California must be CARB-compliant. Fully loaded power panel with electric start
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The XP4400E 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, and the battery charge indicator light lets you know when the generator’s starter battery is charging.

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.

With the electric start, it’s as simple to get this generator going as turning on your car. And if the battery isn’t fully charged, you can use the single-pull recoil cord to start the generator.

The XP4400E 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; battery for electric starter; wheel kit (with never-flat tires and flip-up handle); generator tool kit; operating instructions

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Compare the DuroMax Portable Generators 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.

ITEM RUNNING WATTS SURGE WATTS Furnace Fan (gas or oil only) 1/8 HP 300 500 1/6 HP 500 750 1/4 HP 600 1000 1/3 HP 700 1400 1/2 HP 875 2100 Refrigerator 700 2200 Microwave Oven 625 800 Coffee Maker 1750
0
Toaster 1050-1600 0 Electric Range/Oven 12,500 0 Well Pump 1/3 HP 750 1400   1/2 HP 1000 2350 Sump Pump 1/3 HP 800 1300   1/2 HP 1050 2150 ITEM RUNNING WATTS SURGE WATTS Lights On Bulb

Television 300 0 Garage Door Opener 1/4 HP 550 1100   1/3 HP 750 1400 Portable Heater 100-1500 0 Hair Dryer 1100-1600 0 Iron 1200 0 Water Heaters Gas 500 1500   Electric 7000-7500 0 Computers Desktop 600-800 0   Notebook 200-250 0   Monitor 200-250 0 Printer 400-600 0 Fax Machine 600-800 0 Cordless Telephone 100 0

Note: These are only estimated wattages. Please check your particular appliance for actual wattage.