CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4400E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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8.6
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 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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PERFORMANCE:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4400E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4400E

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4400E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

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

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4400 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3500 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is powered by gas

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

11.5 hours

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

You can choose to use recoil start or electric start method

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric start is optional

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

29.17A / 14.58A

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

7 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is certified by EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

11.46 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Its cooled by air

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

208cc

Yes

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

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil and electric start method

Yes

Recoil start

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has an open frame

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

125 lbs

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

NA

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has folding handles for easy transportation

Yes

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

Warranty

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

L24 x W17 x H17 inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

DuroStar DS4400E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It has a low oil light indicator

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It shuts off in case the oil is low

Yes

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

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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 DS4400E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 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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