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DuroStar DS4400E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

DuroStar DS4400E

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4400E:

  • button icon It is good for home emergency power back up if in need
  • button icon Has a quiet exhaust w/built-in spark arrestor
  • button icon Has a dependable 7 HP Durostar Air Cooled OHV Engine with Low Oil Indicator lamp & shutoff
  • button icon Can power machines on festivals or events
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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 DS4400E

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

DuroStar DS4400E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4400E

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4400E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4400E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

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

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4400 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3500 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is powered by gas

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

11.5 hours

Yes

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

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

You can choose to use recoil start or electric start method

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start is optional

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

29.17A / 14.58A

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

7 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB complaint

No

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is certified by EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is easy to start since it is designed with a pull start mechanism

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

11.46 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has a low oil warning lamp which lights in case of low oil

No

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Its cooled by air

No

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

208cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Available

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is mult-purpose since it can run multiple power tools a once

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil and electric start method

Yes

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

DuroStar DS4400E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has an open frame

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

(one) Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI and (one) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) receptacle

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable since it is equipped with folding handles and a wheel kit for easy transportation

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

125 lbs

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

NA

Yes

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

Handle style

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has folding handles for easy transportation

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

L24 x W17 x H17 inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

oil funnel, spark plug wrench, wheel & handle kit, tool set, dc charging cables and the owner's manual

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

DuroStar DS4400E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has a low oil light indicator

No

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts off in case the oil is low

No

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

N/A

DuroStar DS4400E

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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.

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 DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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.

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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