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Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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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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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 :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
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COMPARISON – Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

6250 of starting watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

5000 running watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

recoil starts

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

is fast and user friendly

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Uses gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

21 Amps

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120/240 on a single phase

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hertz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

Cold Start Technology

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

Yes

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

Portable

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

200 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Yes

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

Warranty

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Included Accessories

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Yes

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

Noise Level

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

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

Cons

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

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

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