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Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :
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It is a portable device
Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation
4400 watts
4375 watts – can light and power up small tools
3500 watts
3500 watts
RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle
It is powered by gas
Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load
11.5 hours
About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply
You can choose to use recoil start or electric start method
Yes – recoil to start
Electric start is optional
Gasoline
Gasoline
29.17A / 14.58A
Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps
120V / 240VAC & 12VDC
Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation
60 Hz
60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second
7 HP
4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION
308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime
3600 RPM
N/A
It is CARB complaint
Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified
It is certified by EPA
It is designed with cold start technology for easy and quick start in cold weather
N/A
It is easy to start since it is designed with a pull start mechanism
Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start
4 gallons
Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity
11.46 hours
Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling
Has a low oil warning lamp which lights in case of low oil
Its cooled by air
208cc
308 cc
Available
N/A
69 DBA
N/A
It is mult-purpose since it can run multiple power tools a once
Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose
Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection
It is framed for durability
Yes, it is framed for durability
Recoil and electric start method
Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin
Has an open frame
Open frame design
(one) Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI and (one) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) receptacle
1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet
It is portable since it is equipped with folding handles and a wheel kit for easy transportation
Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort
125 lbs
114.6 pounds
NA
7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors
Has folding handles for easy transportation
Folding handle – easies movement to other places
3 year limited factory warranty
2 years limited warranty
L24 x W17 x H17 inches
oil funnel, spark plug wrench, wheel & handle kit, tool set, dc charging cables and the owner's manual
Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator
It has a low oil light indicator
It shuts off in case the oil is low
69 DBA
N/A
It is designed for tough environments and demanding outdoor use. It is designed with a convenient voltmeter which provides it with an easy way to monitor power output anytime.
- 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
It is not recommended for powering sensitive electronic devices because of its relatively high THD (<12%). It weighs 125 lbs which makes it difficult to be manually lifted.
- 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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