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Briggs and Stratton 30743 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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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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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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COMPARISON – Briggs and Stratton 30743 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Operational with gas

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

No

Dual Fuel

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

29.0 Amperage

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120VAC

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

No

EPA Certified

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
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
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

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 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and one 120 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Included Accessories

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Briggs and Stratton 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• 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 30743
DuroStar DS4000S
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 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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