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DuroStar DS4000S VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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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 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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4000S VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Yes

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

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

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

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

27.50A

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 V

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60Hz

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

7 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

No

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

12.3 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Framed

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

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

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

105 LBS/

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

Handle style

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

69 dB

Yes

N/A

DuroStar DS4000S

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- 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 DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- 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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