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DuroMax XP12000EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP12000EH:

  • button icon Ideal for House, Camping, Parties and Rv
  • button icon Unique MX2 switch, which doubles your 120-volt amperage for heavy loads.
  • button icon Can run on Propane or Gasoline.
  • button icon It has got a powerful Duromax engine.
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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 :

DuroMax XP12000EH

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

DuroMax XP12000EH

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP12000EH

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
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP12000EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP12000EH
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

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

12,000 Watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

9,500 Watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

With its fordable handles, wheels and various outlets - this model is RV ready

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8.83 hours(gasoline) and 7.2hours(propane)

Yes

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

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

You can manually start or pull start the engine using a rope start.

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

No

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses Propane & Gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

GASOLINE / PROPANE

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

39.6A/79.2A

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60Hz

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

18HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it’s CARB Compliant

No

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes It is EPA certified

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It’s easy to start. Electric Start - no manual work required

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8.3 Gallons

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

40 GALLONS

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8.83 HOURS

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

7.2 HOURS

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes it has a low oil shut-off – Which Protects your generator by automatically shutting it off when it senses that the oil is low.

No

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes it can be cooled by air

No

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

457 cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is 12000eh voltmeter

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It’s at 74Db at 1/4 load - With an oversized noise reducing muffler with a built-in spark arrestor which enables smooth and quiet operation.

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes its multi-purpose. For house , parties , RV, camping

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It performs heavy duties – Can be used as back-up for house, can also be used on parties.

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes its framed

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

ELECTRIC / RECOIL

Yes

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

DuroMax XP12000EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes it has got an open frame

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

(Two) - 120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (One) - 120V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 50A Heavy Duty Outlet.

Yes

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

Portable

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

You can transport it anywhere

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

260LBS

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has solid fill-wheels

Yes

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

Handle style

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Fold-able handles – make it easy to transport

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 years

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Oil Funnel, Spark Plug Wrench, Tool Set, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and Owner's Manual

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil level

No

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes the generator shuts down in case the oil level is low

No

Noise Level

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

74dB

Yes

N/A

DuroMax XP12000EH

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

• Affordable and versatile than a standby generator while still holding enough power for running household appliances. • Great for keeping the essential electronics running at home and • Suitable as a work site generator. • The installation process of the generator is easier and also more affordable. • Portable. • Its covered by a 3 –year factory warranty. • Its engine is powerful.

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

DuroMax XP12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

• The engine produces a dangerous chemical which causes cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured since Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas hence breathing it can cause unconsciousness or death. • Improper connection to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard. • The generator is potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry. • The generator makes a lot of noise hence ending up polluting the environment.

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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