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Champion 3800 watts VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Champion 3800 watts

Reasons to buy Champion 3800 watts:

  • button icon Air Cooled
  • button icon Cast Iron Sleeve for Durability
  • button icon Electric and Recoil Start
  • button icon Low Oil Shut-Off
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :

  • button icon Runs a total of 14 hours on a 50% load of gasoline
  • button icon 5 gallons fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Up to household outlets and 1 RC outlet
  • button icon 7 inch never go flat wheels
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 3800 watts

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Champion 3800 watts

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Champion 3800 watts

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
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Champion 3800 watts

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Champion 3800 watts VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Yes

Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation

Starting Watts

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4750 watts (gasoline) – 4275 watts (propane)

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3800 watts (gasoline) – 3420 watts (propane)

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is ready

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

NA

Yes

About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply

Recoil Start

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is electric started since it has got a handy toggle switch

No

Dual Fuel

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It uses dual fuel to operate-gasoline/propane

No

FUEL TYPE

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline / propane

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

31.7A

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second

HORSEPOWER

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

NA

No

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4 stroke

Yes

308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600RMP

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB complaint

No

CSA Certified

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is certified by EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It uses cold start technology which optimizes the generator to start easily in cold weather.

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is easy to start because it has got an electric push-button

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3.4 gallons (12,9L)

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

20 lb

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

9 at ½ load (h)

Yes

Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10.5 at ½ load (h)

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts off if it senses that the oil level is low

No

Air Cooled

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

224 cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

68 Dba from 23feets

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it can be used to run many items at ago – lights, fridges, sump pump, fan, TV and others

Yes

Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose

Heavy Duty

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is a heavy duty machine – cab be used to run high voltage equipments

Yes

Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection

Solar Generator

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric / recoil start method

Yes

Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin

Champion 3800 watts

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has an open frame

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

(One)- 120V 30A RV outlet (TT-30R), (one) 120V 30A locking outlet (L5-30R) and (two) 120V 20A household outlets (5-20R)

Yes

1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet

Portable

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable since it has got foldable handles with never - flat tires which eases its transportation

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

122 pound

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Solid – fill wheel type

Yes

7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors

Handle style

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has got foldable handles and never – flat tires which enables you to transport it to anywhere you need it

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

26.3" L x 24.8" W x 22.9" H inch

No

Included Accessories

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil, Battery and Propane (LPG) Hose

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Champion 3800 watts

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down indicating low oil levels

No

Low oil shutdown

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The machine shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil levels are low in order to protect engine

No

Noise Level

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

68 dBA from 23 feet

Yes

N/A

Champion 3800 watts

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

• It has champion support which includes a 3-year limited warranty which comes with free lifetime technical support from dedicated experts. • it has trust Volt Guard built-in surge protector to prevent overloads. • It has got a safety fuel selector which enables you to select the type of fuel you want to you for that time. • It comes with a battery for easy touch start • Has plenty of outlet

Yes

- A powerful 208 cc OHV Briggs & Stratton power built 4 stroke - High quality metallic fuel tank with 5 gallon capacity - Up to 4375 starting watts and 3500 of running watts - RV ready through the travel trailer 30 R receptacle - Spends about 14 hours of runtime of a 1/2 load - Has a never go flat wheel type of 7 inches – can easily maneuver over different surfaces - Simple method of start through recoil - Built with an automatic voltage regulation system - Can power up small tools and provide power back up from homes - Easily powers up recreational vehicle using 120 V / 30A RV - Generator has been framed for durability - Comes with an included accessories such as oil - Quality assurance through 2 year warranty - Is entirely CSA certified for safety - Generators works at a great 29.2 amps with a peak of 36.5 amps - Has a suitable size of dimensions that can easily be stored - Contains a spark arrestor - Folding handle makes transportation of generator simple - 1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlets

Cons

Champion 3800 watts
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

• It is very loud during its operations hence causing noise pollution to the people in the surrounding environment. • It is a potential source of electric shocks if not kept dry.

Yes

- Doesn’t have a low oil shut off ability - Not built with an electric start ability - Uses only a single type of fuel – gasoline - No indication alert when fuel tank is almost empty - Cannot be solar charged directly from the sun - Is not EPA and CARB certified - Engine is not air cooled - Slightly heavy to carry up stairs or lift to a car - Gasoline can leak which is harmful - Not constructed with an inverter

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