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Briggs and Stratton 30469 VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

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Winner:

DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP5000EHC:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine of 225
  • button icon Low oil shutoff which Protects your investment by automatically
  • button icon It is multi-purpose
  • button icon It is good for home backup
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30469

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30469 :

  • button icon 10 inch wheels that never go flat
  • button icon Up to 13 hours of nonstop operation on 50% load
  • button icon 1650 series OHV 342 cc engine capacity
  • button icon Contains hour meter for monitoring the gas levels
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP5000EHC

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Briggs and Stratton 30469 VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

7500 starting watts

Yes

5,000 watts

Running Stats

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

6000 running watts – creates 25% more surge wattage for multiple large devices and power tools at ago

Yes

4,000 watts

RV Ready

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

30469 is RV ready – rolls over multiple floors for easy movement

Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Gas Powered

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Yes

the generator is gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Delivers nonstop 13 hours on a 50% load of run time

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It recoils to start

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Yes, but its optional

Dual Fuel

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

FUEL TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

25.0 amps – surge

Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

VOLTAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

120/240 Single Phase

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

60 Hertz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

it is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

No

EPA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

it is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Easy to Start

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Yes

it is easy to start because it has got two start types namely; recoil and electric start where you can opt to use any of the two.

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Yes

8.92 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

7.63 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Yes

the generator shuts off if it senses that the oil is low

Air Cooled

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Yes

225cc

Voltmeter

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

69dB

Multi-Purpose

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is multipurpose – can be used in sites, homes and camps

Yes

Yes, the generator is multi-purpose since it can run house hold appliances and provide power at job sites

Heavy Duty

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Created for heavy duty – can power multiple large appliances plus power tools at ago

Yes

it performs heavy duty works such as providing power at job sites plus running heavy home appliances

Solar Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Framed for Durability

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Yes

Electric / Recoil method

DuroMax XP5000EHC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Features an open frame

Yes

it has an open frame

Outlets

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

4 of 120-volt outlets and 1 of 120/240-volt 30-amp outlet. Have rubber covers

Yes

(TWO) 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and (ONE) 120 / 240V 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine which easies it transportation to any desired place

Weight

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Yes

127 LBS

Wheel type

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Equipped with never go flat wheels – 10 inches. Can rise over different floor types easily

Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Handle style

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

‘T’ handle type – can be folded down to save space. Material gentle on the hands

Yes

Fold handle style

Warranty

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

2 years warranty.

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Included Accessories

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Yes

Oil Funnel, Tool Set, Spark Plug Wrench, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and the Owner's Manual

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Uses an hour meter – monitors the remaining gasoline levels in the tank

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Low oil shut down protection – safeguards engine from damage when oil is very low

Yes

Yes, it shuts down automatically in case it senses that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

69Db

CONCLUSION

Pros

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

- Constructed with a long power supply of 13 hours at 1/2 load - Will produce up to 25% more wattage for all your power needs - Powerful 1650 Series OHV 342cc Engine capacity - A 2 year limited warranty given on purchase that protect against workmanship and defects - Inbuilt with power surge alternator for multiple large appliance at the same time - Easy to start through the recoil starting option - High running wattage of 6000 watts and starting wattage of 7500 watts - Contains an hour meter to indicate progress of gas in fuel tank - Never flat 10 inches wheels promote portability to different places - Outlets are covered with rubber material for durability - Built with a single sided control panel – easily accessible - Foldable handles are easy to store and handle - Solid and compact build with 28.7 x 18.4 x 25.3 inches dimensions - Metallic fuel tank material that is non rust - Has a fast engine speed of 3600 RPM - Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low in the tank - Has a multipurpose ability of being used in many locations - Includes engine oil, quick start guide and manual guide as extra accessories

Yes

• The generator is powered by a 225cc ohc DUROMAX engine making powerful. • It uses dual fuel since it can run on both propane and gasoline giving you a choice of what fuel to use. • You can choose between operating it at both 120 V and 240 V Simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power. • It has got low oil shut off. • It is reasonably quiet during operation

Cons

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

- Is not EPA or CARB approved - Cannot be started electrically - Uses only one fuel type – gasoline - Doesn’t charge using direct sunlight - Operates with gasoline which is inflammable - A voltage meter is not included - Generator might release harmful substances from gas during use - Difficult to lift off the ground due to its weight – 194 pounds

Yes

• The generator is a potential source of electric shocks in case it is not kept dry hence causing injury. • The engine produces a dangerous chemical which is able to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Poor connection of this generator to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard o people.

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