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DuroStar DS1050 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Winner:

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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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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • Outlets
  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • Electric Start
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Engine Capacity
  • Heavy Duty
  • Framed for Durability
  • Outlets
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS1050 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

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

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1,050 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

950 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

it is gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

the generator is recoil started

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

5.3A

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

12v

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

2-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

it is CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

it is certified by the EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1.05 (US Gal)

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

6 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

it is cooled by air

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

95 Db

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can work on wa

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

it has an open frame

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

39 LBS

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3 years

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

15 X 13 X 12 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Briggs and Stratton 30743

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

95 dB

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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 DS1050
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 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

Overall Winner

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