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Briggs and Stratton 30743 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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Winner:

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 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 XP8500E

  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Briggs and Stratton 30743 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Operational with gas

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Yes

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

Electric Start

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

29.0 Amperage

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120VAC

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

CSA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

No

EPA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

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 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

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 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Included Accessories

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
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 XP8500E
Yes

It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel 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 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

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 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• 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 30743
DuroMax XP8500E
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 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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