Power in a Lightweight Package

If you need a generator that you can bring just about anywhere, consider the DuroMax XP2000iS. Nicknamed “The Side Kick,” the XP2000iS is a handy machine to have around for tailgating parties, camping trips, and even emergency power outages. It’s quite small—one of the smallest in the DuroMax line of portable generators—but it can give you the power you need when it really counts.

Specs

• Dimensions: 10.5 x 20 x 18 inches
• Weight: 46 lbs
• Starting watts: 2,000 W
• Running watts: 1,600 W
• Voltage: 120V
• Amperage: 13.33A
• Frequency: 60Hz
• Horsepower: 3 HP
• Engine type: 4-cycle, air-cooled, spark-ignition
• Engine size: 80cc
• Engine speed: 3,600rpm
• Start type: recoil
• Fuel type: gasoline
• Fuel tank capacity for gasoline: 1.19 gallons
• Runtime at half load: 6.78 hours
• Volume level: 61dB
• EPA- and CARB-approved for all 50 states

Engine capacity and wattage

The XP2000iS is quite the cutie. At 46 pounds, it weighs just as much as a small child, and it stands 18 inches high, 10.5 inches long, and 20 inches wide. But don’t let its size fool you. Its 80-cc, 3-horsepower engine is capable of producing a running wattage of 1,600 W, and it can surge up to 2,000 W.

This means the Side Kick can supply you with enough power to run an electric grill during your tailgating party. You can probably even plug in a TV set and speakers at the same time. On camping trips, you can use this machine to power up a lamp and a small fan, to charge your electronic devices, and to cook on your electric griddle.

The Side Kick is easy to start—a single pull on the crank should do it. The engine additionally has a mechanism that lets it shut off automatically when it’s low on oil. It’s also relatively quiet at 61 decibels, as loud as the sound of laughter.

Fuel consumption

The XP2000iS runs on gasoline. You can load up to 1.19 gallons of gasoline into its built-in fuel tank. With that much fuel tank, this portable generator can supply you with continuous power for almost seven hours.

This DuroMax product carries an EPA and CARB compliance certification. This means you can use it anywhere in all 50 states. DuroMax even claims that the Side Kick is allowed in campgrounds run by the National Parks System.

Output

The XP2000iS is fitted with only two 120V 20A GFCI outlets. Though it may seem like it doesn’t give you a lot of options, you can use it with most household appliances running on 120V. The one great thing about this DuroMax generator model, however, is it has built-in parallel ports. These ports allow you to link this genset with another Side Kick, thus doubling their power.

Ideal usage

The XP2000iS is truly built for portability. It’s light and compact. You can easily carry it from location to location within your home or your worksite. You should also be able to pack it inside your vehicle without much trouble and bring it with you to tailgating parties and camping trips.

The power that this DuroMax generator is sufficient for small outdoor events and for camping. It can also provide a limited supply of electricity to your RV or worksite. This machine can also be handy to have around on emergencies as it can help you keep the lights and a few small appliances on. Of course, if your power requirement exceeds 1,600 watts, it only makes sense that you get a genset with a larger capacity.

What’s in the box

• Oil funnel
• Spark plug wrench
• Downloadable owner’s manual

What users say about the DuroMax XP2000iS

The DuroMax XP2000iS is a highly rated product. Users like the fact that it’s easy to start—one pull of the crank is all it takes. They also noted that this generator is easy to move around, small enough to stow inside a trunk or the back of a truck. Some reviewers found the XP2000iS to be quieter than expected, though others found it slightly too loud for its size.

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