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Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30743 :
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It is a portable device
Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator
6875 watts
4375 Watts of starting watts
5500 watts
3,500 Watts of running stats
RV is ready
Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready
Operational with gas
Up to 8 hours on full hour run time
It is recoil started
Recoil starts – easy to start generator
N/A
It uses dual fuel – propane or gasoline
Gasoline / propane (LPG)
Uses gasoline to run generator
22.9A
29.0 Amperage
120/240 Volts
120VAC
60 Hz
N/A
13 HP
4 stroke
Power Built OHV Engine type
3600RPM
N/A
It is CARB complaint
N/A
Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified
It is certified by EPA
It uses cold start technology which ensures a quick start in cold weather
N/A
It is easy to start
Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method
6.1 gallons
Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load
20 pounds
9 hours
Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running
6.5 at ½ hours
It is designed with a low oil shut off sensor which protects
Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank
Yes it is cooled by air
N/A
389 cc
208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load
has a Voltmeter which makes it easy to keep track of power output
74DBA
N/A
It is multipurpose – it can run many appliances such as A/C, lights, fridges, for camping
It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs
It is a heavy duty equipment since it can run high voltage devices such as lights, construction machines at job sites
Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle
Yes, it is framed for durability
Yes, its constructed with a frame
Recoil start method
Recoil start
Yes it has an open frame
30745 generator has an open frame
(1)120/240V 30A Locking (L14-30R) 94)9 GFCI 120V 20A Duplex (5-20R) (2)
(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet
It is a portable device since it can easily be transported from one place to where you need it
Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable
162.5 lb
N/A
Solid -fill wheel type
Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces
It has got foldaway handles for easy storage, never flat tires for quick transportation
Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip
3 years factory warranty
Up to 2 years of limited warranty
Oil Funnel and a Wheel Kit
Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle
It shuts down automatically indicating that the oil levels are low
It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank
It shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil levels are low
Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown
74DBA from 23ft
N/A
• It is designed with a powerful engine of 389 cc which enables it to perform tasks. • It has foldaway handles which makes its storage easy. • Never has flat tires for easy transportation to the destined place. • It is able to run on either gasoline or propane which gives you a chance to choose the fuel type that you prefer to use. • It is designed with a switch which enables you to change from one fuel type to another with ease
- 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
• It is extremely noisy when switched one since it has a big motor which produces 74db from 23fts hence polluting the environment with noise. • It a heavy and bulky machine which hinders its storage and transportation to where it is needed. • It uses recoil start method which requires manual power hence making it tiresome to use it.
- 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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