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DuroStar DS1050 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

DuroStar DS1050

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS1050 :

  • button icon Has plenty of power
  • button icon Powerful DuroStar 2 HP motor.
  • button icon Fully featured power panel
  • button icon Low oil shut-off
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

  • RV Ready
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CSA Certified
  • Engine Capacity
  • Voltmeter
  • Heavy Duty
  • Framed for Durability
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

  • Outlets
  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS1050

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CSA Certified
  • Engine Capacity
  • Voltmeter
  • Heavy Duty
  • Framed for Durability
  • Outlets
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS1050 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

1,050 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

950 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it is gas powered

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

the generator is recoil started

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

5.3A

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

12v

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60Hz

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it is CARB complaint

No

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it is certified by the EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it uses cold start technology which enables it to operate in emergence cold weather

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it is easy to start because you just need to pull on the recoil starter handle until a slight resistance is felt

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

1.05 (US Gal)

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

6 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it is cooled by air

No

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

95 Db

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can work on wa

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

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

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it has an open frame

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it is a portable machine which enables you to move it from place to place

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

39 LBS

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Handle style

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has got a handle on its upper part for easy carriage

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 years

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

15 X 13 X 12 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

DuroStar DS1050 1,050-Watt Generator, Generator Tool Kit and Owner's Manual

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil

No

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, the generator shuts down immediately after sensing that the oil level is low

No

Noise Level

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

95 dB

Yes

N/A

DuroStar DS1050

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has a lightweight design which allows easy transportation. It has a low oil shut off which protects the engine from being damaged. The generator has got a spark arrest muffle which enable its safety use. Has a powerful DuroStar 2 HP motor

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

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time. It produces noise during its operations hence ending up causing noise pollution in 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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