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Briggs and Stratton 30469 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4000S:

  • button icon Portable Generator
  • button icon Start-Camping & RV Ready
  • button icon 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts
  • button icon High voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
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COMPARISON – Briggs and Stratton 30469 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

7500 starting watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It recoils to start

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Dual Fuel

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

25.0 amps – surge

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120/240 Single Phase

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hertz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

No

EPA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

It uses cold start technology in order to be able to perform in cold weather.

Easy to Start

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it has got only one start type

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Yes

Yes, it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine

Air Cooled

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled since it has got a forced air cooling system

Engine Capacity

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

69Db-it has got two pairs of isolated motor mounts which reduce noise levels

Multi-Purpose

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can serve as a household backup generator as well as a construction power source

Heavy Duty

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Features an open frame

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
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 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere

Warranty

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

2 years warranty.

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Included Accessories

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Yes

Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

it has got an oil warning light which indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the generator shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• This generator has got 4000 surge watts which make it good for powering large appliances or power tools. • It has got a powerful 7HP engine which provides plenty of power to handle many jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools. • It has got motor stabilizerswhich lowers the noise level for a substantial amount. • It has is designed with in built voltmeter which is a great addition for people with sensitive devices. • It has a super quiet muffle which reduces engine noise. • It has full power panel with oil warning light, voltmeter, circuit breaker and power outlets.

Cons

Briggs and Stratton 30469
DuroStar DS4000S
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 has no RV ready outlet meaning that a manual connection must be made. • It is a heavy machine since it weighs 102 pounds hence making it not easy to be relocated. • Recoil starting is time consuming which delays work.

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