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Briggs and Stratton 30469 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP8500E:

  • button icon Has low oil indicator which prevents engine damage.
  • button icon Has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimize sound.
  • button icon Multi-purpose
  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Briggs and Stratton 30469 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

7500 starting watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It recoils to start

Yes

Yes, can be used as backup if the battery is not fully charged

Electric Start

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

25.0 amps – surge

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120/240 Single Phase

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 Hertz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

It is not carb complaint so it cannot be used in California

CSA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

No

EPA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it is available to ensure a quick and easy start in areas where the weather is unpredictable

Easy to Start

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it is equipped with both electric start and recoil start options

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Yes

The generator shuts off when it senses that the oil level is low

Air Cooled

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights

Heavy Duty

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features an open frame

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

(4)120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (1) 10A 12V utility connector

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
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 XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2 years warranty.

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Included Accessories

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Yes

Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has got the oil warning flash which flashes before the low oil shut-down feature takes effect.

Low oil shutdown

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents the engine from being damaged when oil levels become too low.

Noise Level

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• It is a portable equipment which enables easy transportation from one location. • It has got the never flat tires that are versatile. • it has got a variety of outlets and the unit can be easily transported with the attached wheel kit. • It runs on gas which is a convenient fuel because its readily available and so easy to store. • It has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimizes sound.

Cons

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroMax XP8500E
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 not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.

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