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Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator:

  • button icon Has got plenty of power
  • button icon Has 3 year limited factory warranty
  • button icon Has good power out put
  • button icon It is multipurpose _ hunting, boating, family vacation, weekend trips.
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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 :

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator

  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a portable machine

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1500 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1200 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

RV is ready

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a gas powered machine

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10 hours

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, you just need to pull the provided area and the generator goes on

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It uses only gas

No

FUEL TYPE

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10.0A

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

2.7 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4-stroke

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is certified by EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it uses cold start technology in order to ensure quick start in cold weather

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1.9 gallons

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

11.0 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, the machine shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it is an air cooled machine

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

80 cc

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has a voltmeter which allows you to easily monitor power output anytime.

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

65.0 dB from 23feets

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is multipurpose since it is good for Campsite, Emergency Use, Recreation, Tailgating

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a heavy duty machine since it can be used for charging the battery, Lights, Mobile Devices, Small Appliances and Small Electronics

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Available

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil start

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has an open frame

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

(one)-120v 20A (5-20R) covered outlet

Yes

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

Portable

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a portable device since it has got handles which ease its transportation

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

56.7 lb

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It has got to handles which makes it easy to be carried by two people and hence easing its transportation

Yes

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

Warranty

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3 years

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Included Accessories

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Oil funnel and a spark plug tool

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Briggs and Stratton 30743

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

The generator shuts down automatically indicating low oil levels

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It shuts down after sensing that the oil level is low

Yes

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

Noise Level

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

65.0 dB from 23feets

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

• It uses cold start technology which ensures start up in harsh weather conditions. • It is designed for safety with a convenient push-to-reset circuit breaker and a low oil shut-off sensor. • It has a 3-year limited warranty and FREE lifetime technical support.

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

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

• It is not recommended for emergency home backup for powering air conditioners, stoves, furnaces or sump pumps. • It produces noise during operation causing noise pollution. • It does not have wheels which hinders its transportation.

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

Overall Winner

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