CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4000S VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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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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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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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4000S VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Yes

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

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

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

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

27.50A

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120 V

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

7 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

12.3 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

208 cc

Yes

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

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Framed

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Recoil start

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

105 LBS/

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

69 dB

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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 DS4000S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 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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