Champion 5000-Watt Tri Fuel
#2 in SmallFull review
A small tri-fuel generator for a house with a natural gas line or an RV owner who wants fuel options. It powers a fridge, sump pump and lights, but not 240 V loads.
Amazon $688.04$688.04
4.4/5
A small dual-fuel generator for keeping a fridge, freezer, sump pump and lights going through a transfer switch, with remote start and a five-year warranty.
- 4,500 / 5,500 WRunning / starting
- Gasoline, propaneFuel
- 9 hr at 50% loadRun time
- Yes, 240 VTransfer switch
- 128 lbWeight
- $0.13Price / W
Check price at Amazon$599
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Pros
- Runs on gasoline or propane, so stored fuel never goes stale
- L14-30R outlet feeds a 240 V transfer switch, unusual at this size
- Starts from a key fob, and shuts itself off if carbon monoxide builds up
- MX2 switch puts the full output on the 120 V outlets for a fridge and freezer
- Five-year warranty, longer than most rivals
Cons
- Only two household outlets and no RV outlet
- Not CARB compliant, so California buyers need a different model
- At about 4,500 W it cannot run central air or a large well pump
The DuroMax HX family
Every DuroMax HX model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Running / starting | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuroMax XP5500HX (this one) | 4,500 / 5,500 W | 4.4/5 | $599 |
| DuroMax XP13000HX | 10,500 / 13,000 W | 4.2/5 | $1,399 |
| DuroMax XP13000HXT | 10,500 / 13,000 W | 4.3/5 | $1,499 |
| DuroMax XP15000HXT | 12,000 / 15,000 W | 4.1/5 | $2,599 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 7 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | XP5500HX |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Gasoline | 4,500 W running, 5,500 W starting |
| Propane | 4,275 W running, 5,225 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, L14-30, USB |
| Transfer switch ready | Yes, 240 V |
| Full power at 120 V | Yes |
| Price per watt | $0.13 |
| Fuel and run time | |
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane |
| Tank | 4 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 9 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 8 hr |
| Engine | 210 cc |
| Noise and safety | |
| Rated noise | 69 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No |
| Build | |
| Starting | Remote, electric and recoil |
| Wheels | Yes |
| Dimensions | 25 x 23 x 22 in |
| Weight | 128 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Released | 2020-08 |
Alternatives in this size
Champion 3650-Watt Dual Fuel
#3 in SmallFull review
A small dual-fuel generator for a 30 A RV or a few essentials in an outage, for buyers who want electric start, propane and CO shutoff at a low price.
Amazon $599.99$599.99
Westinghouse WGen3600DFc
#4 in SmallFull review
A small dual-fuel generator with remote start for an RV or for a fridge, lights and a sump pump in an outage. Worth the step up from the pull-start WGen3600DFcv if you want to start it from indoors.
Amazon $499$499
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