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Great for camping, RVs, sporting events, home back-up power, job sites, and more, the top-of-the-line DuroMax Elite MX1500 gas-powered generator has a 3.0-horsepower air-cooled overhead valve engine with a recoil start that cranks out 1,000 constant running watts of power (and a peak of 1,500 watts; learn more about wattage needs below). This generator is EPA approved with a rating of 69 dBA for quiet operation, 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.
The power panel features the main controls, including start switch, volt meter, and circuit breakers (120- and 12-volt). It offers two 120-volt, 9-amp, 3-prong outlets (NEMA Certified). The MX1500 has a 4.5-hour run time at 1/2 load, and it has a 1-gallon fuel tank that also includes an easily readable gauge. The heavy duty steel frame has four-point fully isolated motor mounts for smooth and quiet operation, and it's equipped with rubber feet to reduce vibration. Backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
DuroMax generator; tool kit; operating instructions
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| Model # | MX1500 | MX4500 | MX4500E |
| CARB compliant | No | No | No |
| Running watts | 1000 | 3500 | 3500 |
| Starting watts | 1500 | 4500 | 4500 |
| Engine horsepower | 3.0 hp | 7.0 hp | 7.0 hp |
| Starting method | Manual | Manual | Electric |
| Low oil shutdown | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel tank size (gallons) | 1.0 | 4.0 (steel) | 4.0 (steel) |
| Run time @ 50% load | 4.5 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours |
| Outlets | (2) 120-volt, 9-amp, 3-prong | (2) 120-volt, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist-lock | (2) 120-volt, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist-lock |
| Handle style | -- | Flip-up | Flip-up |
| Wheel type | -- | Knobby, never-flat | Knobby, never-flat |
| Warranty | 1-year, limited | 1-year, limited | 1-year, limited |
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. |
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