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DuroStar DS12000EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Winner:

DuroStar DS12000EH

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS12000EH:

  • button icon It has Idle control which Lowers the RPMs of the generator when it’s not in use which saves fuel
  • button icon Has a powerful durostart engine which is powered by 18HP and 457cc
  • button icon Has a quiet muffler which reduces engine noise.
  • button icon Has plenty of power with 12000 starting watts and 9500 running watts
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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 DS12000EH

  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS12000EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS12000EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS12000EH
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 DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

12,000 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

9500 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is powered by gas

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is optional

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is optional

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It uses dual fuel which gives you the Freedom and flexibility of fuel choice.

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline / propane

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

39.6A / 79.2A

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

18 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is EPA approved

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is easy to start since it is equipped with electric start and recoil start options

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS12000EH
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 DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4 gallons

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8.83 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

7.2 hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor which protects the engine from damage

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is cooled by air

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

457cc

Yes

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

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

72DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it can power up several tools at the same time

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a heavy duty machine since it can power up high voltage equipment such as lights, sump pump, medical equipment and others

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is frame for durability

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric / recoil method

Yes

Recoil start

DuroStar DS12000EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has an open frame

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

(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)

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a portable dvice

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

221 lbs

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Warranty

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3 year residential limited factory warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

30.00 x 30.00 x 26.00 inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

12V Generator Battery, Generator Wheel Kit, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner's Manual

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It has an oil warning light which lights indicating low oil level

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It shuts down if the low oil warning light lights in order to protect the engine from damage

Yes

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

Noise Level

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

72 DBA

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

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 DS12000EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It has a low fuel efficiency It relatively has low run time Has no remote start It is heavy

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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