CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS10000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Winner:

DuroStar DS10000E

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS10000E:

  • button icon Has a wheel kit with never flat tires and folding handles which make it easy to move it to where you need it.
  • button icon Has a heavy duty frame with 4 point fully isolated motor mounts for smoother and quieter operation.
  • button icon Has an idle switch that protects the motor, lowers fuel consumption and reduces noise when the generator is running without loads.
  • button icon Has a 16 HP Duromax OHV air cooled heavy duty 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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS10000E

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS10000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS10000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS10000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is portable

Yes

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

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10,000 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8000 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Ready

Yes

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

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10 hours

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Available but optional

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is optional

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

66.5/33.3 Amps

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120 / 240 volts

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

16HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4-cycle air-cooled spark-ignition

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600EPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is certified by EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is designed with cold start technology for quick and easy start in cold weather

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is easy to start since you are provided with two optional start methods- recoil / electric start method

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8.3 gallons

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10.4 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has a low oil shut off system

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is air cooled

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

457cc

Yes

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

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

72 DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

The generator is multi-purpose since it can handle multiple devices at ago

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a heavy duty machine since it can run heavy electronic loads

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric start / recoil start

Yes

Recoil start

DuroStar DS10000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Available

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

(One)- 120V 30-Amp Twist Lock receptacle, (One)- 120V/240V 30-Amp Twist Lock outlet, (One)- 120V/240V 50-Amp RV receptacle, (Two)- 120V 20-Amp 3-Prong Outlets and (One)- 12V 10-Amp DC outlet

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a portable device since it has never flat tires and folding handles for easy transportation

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

260 lbs

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

NA

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It has never flat tires and folding handles which improve its mobility and handling utility

Yes

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

Warranty

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3 year warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

27.5 x 40 x 29 inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Battery, Oil Funnel, Spark Plug Wrench and a Wheel Kit

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

DuroStar DS10000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It shuts down automatically which indicates low oil

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It shuts off when it senses that the oil is low in order to protect the engine from damage

Yes

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

Noise Level

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

72 DBA

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It allows you to get maximum power from each of the 120-volt receptacles which enables you to run your devices. The generator is designed with a control panel which has an RV switch, voltmeter and circuit breakers which enable easy access and usage. It comes with a quiet noise muffler that improves user experience and lowers the risk of hearing damage. It has a fuel tank capacity of 8.3 gallons which lets it run for 10 hours at 50% load capacity.

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

DuroStar DS10000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is bulky and heavy due to its heavy weight It is noisy during operations

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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