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Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Winner:

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000:

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :

  • button icon Runs a total of 14 hours on a 50% load of gasoline
  • button icon 5 gallons fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Up to household outlets and 1 RC outlet
  • button icon 7 inch never go flat wheels
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3500 watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

No

Easy to Start

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

308 cc

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose

Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Open frame design

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet

Yes

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

114.6 pounds

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

2 years limited warranty

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Included Accessories

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

CONCLUSION

Pros

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

- A powerful 208 cc OHV Briggs & Stratton power built 4 stroke - High quality metallic fuel tank with 5 gallon capacity - Up to 4375 starting watts and 3500 of running watts - RV ready through the travel trailer 30 R receptacle - Spends about 14 hours of runtime of a 1/2 load - Has a never go flat wheel type of 7 inches – can easily maneuver over different surfaces - Simple method of start through recoil - Built with an automatic voltage regulation system - Can power up small tools and provide power back up from homes - Easily powers up recreational vehicle using 120 V / 30A RV - Generator has been framed for durability - Comes with an included accessories such as oil - Quality assurance through 2 year warranty - Is entirely CSA certified for safety - Generators works at a great 29.2 amps with a peak of 36.5 amps - Has a suitable size of dimensions that can easily be stored - Contains a spark arrestor - Folding handle makes transportation of generator simple - 1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlets

Yes

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

- Doesn’t have a low oil shut off ability - Not built with an electric start ability - Uses only a single type of fuel – gasoline - No indication alert when fuel tank is almost empty - Cannot be solar charged directly from the sun - Is not EPA and CARB certified - Engine is not air cooled - Slightly heavy to carry up stairs or lift to a car - Gasoline can leak which is harmful - Not constructed with an inverter

Yes

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

Overall Winner

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