DuroMax Elite MX4500 4,500 Watt 7 HP OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit description
Great for camping, RVs, sporting events, home back-up power, job sites, and more, the top-of-the-line DuroMax Elite MX4500 gas-powered generator has a 7.0-horsepower air-cooled, 4-stroke engine with a recoil start that cranks out 3,500 constant running watts of power (and a peak of 4,500 watts; learn more about wattage needs below). This generator is 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.
The MX4500 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.
The fully loaded power panel features the main controls, including RV switch, engine shutoff switch, volt meter, and circuit breaker. It offers two 120-volt, 20-amp, 3-prong outlets and one 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist-lock outlet (all NEMA Certified).
What's in the Box
DuroMax generator; wheel kit (with never-flat tires and flip-up handle); RV switch for 120-volt, 30-amp power; spark plug wrench; 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 |
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.
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| Note: These are only estimated wattages. Please check your particular appliance for actual wattage. |
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DuroMax Elite MX4500 4,500 Watt 7 HP OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit features
- Durable 7.0 HP, Air-Cooled Engine with Low-Oil Shut-Off.
- Output: 4500 Watts Max / 3500 Watts Rated
- Automatic Idle Control
- 2 - 120vAC 20A 3-Prong Outlets / 1 - 120/240vAC 30A Twist Lock / 1 - 12v DC Battery Charging Outlet.
- Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
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