CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Briggs and Stratton 30743 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 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 XP5000EHC

  • 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 XP5000EHC

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 XP5000EHC

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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 XP5000EHC
Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Yes

5,000 watts

Running Stats

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

Yes

4,000 watts

RV Ready

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Gas Powered

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Operational with gas

Yes

the generator is gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, but its optional

Dual Fuel

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

FUEL TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

29.0 Amperage

Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

VOLTAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

120VAC

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

it is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

No

EPA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

it is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

No

Easy to Start

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

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 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

8.92 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

7.63 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

225cc

Voltmeter

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

69dB

Multi-Purpose

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

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 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Framed for Durability

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Electric / Recoil method

DuroMax XP5000EHC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Yes

it has an open frame

Outlets

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Yes

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

Weight

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

127 LBS

Wheel type

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Handle style

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Fold handle style

Warranty

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Included Accessories

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

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 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

69Db

CONCLUSION

Pros

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

• 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 30743
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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 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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