CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4000S VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4000S:

  • button icon Portable Generator
  • button icon Start-Camping & RV Ready
  • button icon 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts
  • button icon High voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30469

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30469 :

  • button icon 10 inch wheels that never go flat
  • button icon Up to 13 hours of nonstop operation on 50% load
  • button icon 1650 series OHV 342 cc engine capacity
  • button icon Contains hour meter for monitoring the gas levels
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4000S VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

6000 running watts – creates 25% more surge wattage for multiple large devices and power tools at ago

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

30469 is RV ready – rolls over multiple floors for easy movement

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

Delivers nonstop 13 hours on a 50% load of run time

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

27.50A

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

120 V

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

7 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

No

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It uses cold start technology in order to be able to perform in cold weather.

No

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it has got only one start type

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

12.3 hours

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled since it has got a forced air cooling system

No

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

208 cc

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

69Db-it has got two pairs of isolated motor mounts which reduce noise levels

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can serve as a household backup generator as well as a construction power source

Yes

It is multipurpose – can be used in sites, homes and camps

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

Created for heavy duty – can power multiple large appliances plus power tools at ago

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Framed

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and one 120 30A Twist Lock

Yes

4 of 120-volt outlets and 1 of 120/240-volt 30-amp outlet. Have rubber covers

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

105 LBS/

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

Equipped with never go flat wheels – 10 inches. Can rise over different floor types easily

Handle style

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere

Yes

‘T’ handle type – can be folded down to save space. Material gentle on the hands

Warranty

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

it has got an oil warning light which indicating low oil level

Yes

Uses an hour meter – monitors the remaining gasoline levels in the tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

Low oil shut down protection – safeguards engine from damage when oil is very low

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

69 dB

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

• This generator has got 4000 surge watts which make it good for powering large appliances or power tools. • It has got a powerful 7HP engine which provides plenty of power to handle many jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools. • It has got motor stabilizerswhich lowers the noise level for a substantial amount. • It has is designed with in built voltmeter which is a great addition for people with sensitive devices. • It has a super quiet muffle which reduces engine noise. • It has full power panel with oil warning light, voltmeter, circuit breaker and power outlets.

Yes

- Constructed with a long power supply of 13 hours at 1/2 load - Will produce up to 25% more wattage for all your power needs - Powerful 1650 Series OHV 342cc Engine capacity - A 2 year limited warranty given on purchase that protect against workmanship and defects - Inbuilt with power surge alternator for multiple large appliance at the same time - Easy to start through the recoil starting option - High running wattage of 6000 watts and starting wattage of 7500 watts - Contains an hour meter to indicate progress of gas in fuel tank - Never flat 10 inches wheels promote portability to different places - Outlets are covered with rubber material for durability - Built with a single sided control panel – easily accessible - Foldable handles are easy to store and handle - Solid and compact build with 28.7 x 18.4 x 25.3 inches dimensions - Metallic fuel tank material that is non rust - Has a fast engine speed of 3600 RPM - Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low in the tank - Has a multipurpose ability of being used in many locations - Includes engine oil, quick start guide and manual guide as extra accessories

Cons

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

• The generator has no RV ready outlet meaning that a manual connection must be made. • It is a heavy machine since it weighs 102 pounds hence making it not easy to be relocated. • Recoil starting is time consuming which delays work.

Yes

- Is not EPA or CARB approved - Cannot be started electrically - Uses only one fuel type – gasoline - Doesn’t charge using direct sunlight - Operates with gasoline which is inflammable - A voltage meter is not included - Generator might release harmful substances from gas during use - Difficult to lift off the ground due to its weight – 194 pounds

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