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Champion 8000 Watt VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Champion 8000 Watt

Reasons to buy Champion 8000 Watt:

  • button icon 4 Stroke
  • button icon Cast Iron Sleeve for Durability
  • button icon Electric and Recoil Start
  • button icon Single Cylinder
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 8000 Watt

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

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Champion 8000 Watt

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Champion 8000 Watt

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Champion 8000 Watt VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10,000 watts – gasoline, 9025 watts - propane

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8000 watts – gasoline, 7250 watts - propane

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Ready

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is electric started since it has an on and off switch

No

Dual Fuel

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is a dual fuel equipment

No

FUEL TYPE

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

33.3A

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 / 240 volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60Hz

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

15.3 Hp

No

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4 stroke engine

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 EPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB complaint

No

CSA Certified

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is EPA certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has in built technology for easy start in cold weather

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is easy to start since it is designed with a push and pull button which enable you to start to stop it

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

20 pounds

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

5 hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

No

Air Cooled

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is air air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

459cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

74dba from 23feets

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is multi-purpose for example it can be used at camps, for home power backup and others

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is a heavy duty equipment since it can be used at construction sites, in ranches, sump pump

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric switch / Recoil method

Yes

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

Champion 8000 Watt

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has an open frame

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

(one)-120/240V 30A locking outlet,(one)-120V 30A locking outlet, and (four) 120V 20A GFCI

Yes

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

Portable

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable since it has never flat tires for easy transportation

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

209.4 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Handle style

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is designed with U-shaped foldaway handles for easy storage and never flat tires for easy transportation

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 years

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Included Accessories

Champion 8000 Watt
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

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The generator shut down automatically indicating low oil levels

No

Low oil shutdown

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down automatically when it senses that the oil level is low

No

Noise Level

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

74dba from 23ft

Yes

N/A

Champion 8000 Watt

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

• It is dependable in case of power outage. • It is easy to start since it has an on and off power switch. • It has good power output. • It is a powerful machine with 10,000 starting watts and 8000 running watts. • It is well packed and has clear directions which makes setup hassle free. • It has a button which enables quick and safe switching between fuel sources.

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 8000 Watt
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

• It burns much oil during its operations which makes it costly to use. • It produces a lot of vibration during operations. • It is heavy and bulky which makes it difficult to be transported. • It is noisy during work processes since it has a high noise level (74dba) . • It does not have wheels.

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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