CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroMax XP8500E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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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 30743

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30743 :

  • button icon Comes with a CO guard Carbon Monoxide shut down
  • button icon Starts on 4375 watts and runs on 3500 watts
  • button icon Metallic 4 gallon fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Delivers up to 8 hours of running time on a 50% load
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP8500E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8,500 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

7,000watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

RV Ready

Yes

Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8 hours

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is approved by the EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

7.9 gallons

Yes

Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Yes

Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

420 cc

Yes

208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, its available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Yes

Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Framed

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil or electric

Yes

Recoil start

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

210 LBS

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It has foldable handles

Yes

Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip

Warranty

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3 years

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown

Noise Level

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

72 dB(A)

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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

Cons

DuroMax XP8500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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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