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It is a portable generator
Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator
8,500 watts
4375 Watts of starting watts
7,000watts
3,500 Watts of running stats
RV Ready
Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready
Yes, it is a gas powered generator
Operational with gas
8 hours
Up to 8 hours on full hour run time
Yes, can be used as backup if the battery is not fully charged
Recoil starts – easy to start generator
Yes, it can be started with electricity
N/A
Gasoline
Gasoline
Uses gasoline to run generator
58.33A / 29.17A
29.0 Amperage
120V / 240VAC & 12VDC
120VAC
60 Hz
N/A
Yes, it features a 16 horsepower
4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition
Power Built OHV Engine type
3600RPM
N/A
It is not carb complaint so it cannot be used in California
N/A
Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified
It is approved by the EPA
Yes, it is available to ensure a quick and easy start in areas where the weather is unpredictable
N/A
Yes, it is easy to start because it is equipped with both electric start and recoil start options
Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method
7.9 gallons
Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load
11.5 hours at 1/2 load
Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running
The generator shuts off when it senses that the oil level is low
Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank
Yes, it is air cooled
N/A
420 cc
208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load
Yes, its available
72 decibel range when loaded
N/A
Yes, it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights
It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs
Yes, it can perform heavy duties
Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle
Framed
Yes, its constructed with a frame
Recoil or electric
Recoil start
Yes, it has got an open frame
30745 generator has an open frame
(4)120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (1) 10A 12V utility connector
(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet
Yes it is portablefor easy relocation
Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable
210 LBS
N/A
Solid-fill wheels
Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces
It has foldable handles
Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip
3 years
Up to 2 years of limited warranty
Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .
Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle
Yes, it has got the oil warning flash which flashes before the low oil shut-down feature takes effect.
It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank
It is designed with a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents the engine from being damaged when oil levels become too low.
Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown
72 dB(A)
N/A
• 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.
- 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
• The generator is not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.
- 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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