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It is portable
Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator
12,000 watts
4375 Watts of starting watts
9500 watts
3,500 Watts of running stats
Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready
It is powered by gas
Operational with gas
Up to 8 hours on full hour run time
It is optional
Recoil starts – easy to start generator
It is optional
N/A
It uses dual fuel which gives you the Freedom and flexibility of fuel choice.
Gasoline / propane
Uses gasoline to run generator
39.6A / 79.2A
29.0 Amperage
120V / 240VAC & 12VDC
120VAC
60 Hz
N/A
18 HP
4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition
Power Built OHV Engine type
3600RPM
N/A
It is CARB complaint
N/A
Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified
It is EPA approved
It is designed with cold start technology for quick start in cold weather
N/A
It is easy to start since it is equipped with electric start and recoil start options
Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method
8.3 gallons
Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load
4 gallons
8.83 hours
Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running
7.2 hours
Has a low oil shut off sensor which protects the engine from damage
Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank
It is cooled by air
N/A
457cc
208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load
72DBA
N/A
It is multi-purpose since it can power up several tools at the same time
It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs
It is a heavy duty machine since it can power up high voltage equipment such as lights, sump pump, medical equipment and others
Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle
It is frame for durability
Yes, its constructed with a frame
Electric / recoil method
Recoil start
Has an open frame
30745 generator has an open frame
(TWO) Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI,(ONE) 120V 30A (L5-30R),(ONE) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) and (ONE) 120/240V 50A (14-50R)
(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet
It is a portable dvice
Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable
221 lbs
N/A
Solid- fill wheels
Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces
Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip
3 year residential limited factory warranty
Up to 2 years of limited warranty
30.00 x 30.00 x 26.00 inches
12V Generator Battery, Generator Wheel Kit, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner's Manual
Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle
It has an oil warning light which lights indicating low oil level
It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank
It shuts down if the low oil warning light lights in order to protect the engine from damage
Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown
72 DBA
N/A
Has a heavy duty frame with four points fully isolated motor mounts for smooth quiet operation. It is designed with dual Fuel Technology which allows you to run your generator on Propane or Gas. It has several accessories included Has a fully featured power panel
- 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
It has a low fuel efficiency It relatively has low run time Has no remote start It is heavy
- 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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