CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroMax XP8500E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP8500E:

  • button icon Has low oil indicator which prevents engine damage.
  • button icon Has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimize sound.
  • button icon Multi-purpose
  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30469

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30469 :

  • button icon 10 inch wheels that never go flat
  • button icon Up to 13 hours of nonstop operation on 50% load
  • button icon 1650 series OHV 342 cc engine capacity
  • button icon Contains hour meter for monitoring the gas levels
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP8500E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

8,500 watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

7,000watts

Yes

6000 running watts – creates 25% more surge wattage for multiple large devices and power tools at ago

RV Ready

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

RV Ready

Yes

30469 is RV ready – rolls over multiple floors for easy movement

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

8 hours

Yes

Delivers nonstop 13 hours on a 50% load of run time

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, can be used as backup if the battery is not fully charged

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

No

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is not carb complaint so it cannot be used in California

No

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is approved by the EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it is available to ensure a quick and easy start in areas where the weather is unpredictable

No

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it is equipped with both electric start and recoil start options

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

7.9 gallons

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The generator shuts off when it senses that the oil level is low

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

420 cc

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, its available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights

Yes

It is multipurpose – can be used in sites, homes and camps

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Yes

Created for heavy duty – can power multiple large appliances plus power tools at ago

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Framed

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil or electric

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

(4)120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (1) 10A 12V utility connector

Yes

4 of 120-volt outlets and 1 of 120/240-volt 30-amp outlet. Have rubber covers

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

210 LBS

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Yes

Equipped with never go flat wheels – 10 inches. Can rise over different floor types easily

Handle style

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It has foldable handles

Yes

‘T’ handle type – can be folded down to save space. Material gentle on the hands

Warranty

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3 years

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it has got the oil warning flash which flashes before the low oil shut-down feature takes effect.

Yes

Uses an hour meter – monitors the remaining gasoline levels in the tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents the engine from being damaged when oil levels become too low.

Yes

Low oil shut down protection – safeguards engine from damage when oil is very low

Noise Level

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

72 dB(A)

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

• It is a portable equipment which enables easy transportation from one location. • It has got the never flat tires that are versatile. • it has got a variety of outlets and the unit can be easily transported with the attached wheel kit. • It runs on gas which is a convenient fuel because its readily available and so easy to store. • It has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimizes sound.

Yes

- Constructed with a long power supply of 13 hours at 1/2 load - Will produce up to 25% more wattage for all your power needs - Powerful 1650 Series OHV 342cc Engine capacity - A 2 year limited warranty given on purchase that protect against workmanship and defects - Inbuilt with power surge alternator for multiple large appliance at the same time - Easy to start through the recoil starting option - High running wattage of 6000 watts and starting wattage of 7500 watts - Contains an hour meter to indicate progress of gas in fuel tank - Never flat 10 inches wheels promote portability to different places - Outlets are covered with rubber material for durability - Built with a single sided control panel – easily accessible - Foldable handles are easy to store and handle - Solid and compact build with 28.7 x 18.4 x 25.3 inches dimensions - Metallic fuel tank material that is non rust - Has a fast engine speed of 3600 RPM - Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low in the tank - Has a multipurpose ability of being used in many locations - Includes engine oil, quick start guide and manual guide as extra accessories

Cons

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

• The generator is not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.

Yes

- Is not EPA or CARB approved - Cannot be started electrically - Uses only one fuel type – gasoline - Doesn’t charge using direct sunlight - Operates with gasoline which is inflammable - A voltage meter is not included - Generator might release harmful substances from gas during use - Difficult to lift off the ground due to its weight – 194 pounds

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