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Briggs and Stratton 30743 VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

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DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP12000EH:

  • button icon Ideal for House, Camping, Parties and Rv
  • button icon Unique MX2 switch, which doubles your 120-volt amperage for heavy loads.
  • button icon Can run on Propane or Gasoline.
  • button icon It has got a powerful Duromax engine.
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Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30743 :

  • button icon Comes with a CO guard Carbon Monoxide shut down
  • button icon Starts on 4375 watts and runs on 3500 watts
  • button icon Metallic 4 gallon fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Delivers up to 8 hours of running time on a 50% load
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP12000EH

  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Briggs and Stratton 30743 VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator

Yes

Yes it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Yes

12,000 Watts

Running Stats

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

Yes

9,500 Watts

RV Ready

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready

Yes

With its fordable handles, wheels and various outlets - this model is RV ready

Gas Powered

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Operational with gas

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Yes

8.83 hours(gasoline) and 7.2hours(propane)

Recoil Start

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Yes

You can manually start or pull start the engine using a rope start.

Electric Start

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Dual Fuel

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

Uses Propane & Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

Yes

GASOLINE / PROPANE

AMPERAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

29.0 Amperage

Yes

39.6A/79.2A

VOLTAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

120VAC

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

18HP

ENGINE TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

Yes

4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION

ENGINE SPEED

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it’s CARB Compliant

CSA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

No

EPA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

Yes It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

No

Easy to Start

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Yes

It’s easy to start. Electric Start - no manual work required

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load

Yes

8.3 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

40 GALLONS

Runtime (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running

Yes

8.83 HOURS

Runtime (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

7.2 HOURS

Low Oil Shut-Off

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank

Yes

Yes it has a low oil shut-off – Which Protects your generator by automatically shutting it off when it senses that the oil is low.

Air Cooled

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes it can be cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load

Yes

457 cc

Voltmeter

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

It is 12000eh voltmeter

Noise Level (dBA)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

It’s at 74Db at 1/4 load - With an oversized noise reducing muffler with a built-in spark arrestor which enables smooth and quiet operation.

Multi-Purpose

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs

Yes

Yes its multi-purpose. For house , parties , RV, camping

Heavy Duty

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle

Yes

It performs heavy duties – Can be used as back-up for house, can also be used on parties.

Solar Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Yes

Yes its framed

Starting method

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

ELECTRIC / RECOIL

DuroMax XP12000EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Yes

Yes it has got an open frame

Outlets

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Yes

(Two) - 120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (One) - 120V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 50A Heavy Duty Outlet.

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Yes

You can transport it anywhere

Weight

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

260LBS

Wheel type

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Yes

It has solid fill-wheels

Handle style

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip

Yes

Fold-able handles – make it easy to transport

Warranty

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Included Accessories

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

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 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown

Yes

Yes the generator shuts down in case the oil level is low

Noise Level

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

74dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

- Made out of quality aluminum material – easy to maintain - Has been certified by CSA for safety - A strong engine with a 208cc engine capacity - Built with an automatic low oil shut down through the CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown - Powerful generator voltage of up to 120 VAC - It comes with a starting watts of 4375 and a running wattage of 3,500 watts - Uses the recoil start system common in most traditional generators - A 4 gallons fuel tank capacity that is able to run for up to 8 hours on a 50% load - Attached with an engine oil bottle and a owner’s manual as additional accessories - Generator is constructed with a circuit breaker to protect engine from harm - (1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet - Portable and easy to transport through the solid wheels - Bought with a 2 years limited warranty for repair - Features a dual cleaner air cleaner type - Has been framed for durability - Multi-purpose generator can be used in camps, homes and sites - Compact build with 25 inches x 22 inches x 23 inches dimensions - Comfortable grip handle type

Yes

• Affordable and versatile than a standby generator while still holding enough power for running household appliances. • Great for keeping the essential electronics running at home and • Suitable as a work site generator. • The installation process of the generator is easier and also more affordable. • Portable. • Its covered by a 3 –year factory warranty. • Its engine is powerful.

Cons

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

- Doesn’t have a dual fuel capacity – only uses gasoline - Will not recharge using direct sunlight - Cannot be electric started – recoil starts only - Heavy to lift to the stairs or onto a car - Generator not built with a run time hour meter - Gasoline is inflammable – be careful during use

Yes

• The engine produces a dangerous chemical which causes cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured since Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas hence breathing it can cause unconsciousness or death. • Improper connection to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard. • The generator is potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry. • The generator makes a lot of noise hence ending up polluting the environment.

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