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It is a portable device
Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator
4400 watts
4375 Watts of starting watts
3500 watts
3,500 Watts of running stats
Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready
It is powered by gas
Operational with gas
11.5 hours
Up to 8 hours on full hour run time
You can choose to use recoil start or electric start method
Recoil starts – easy to start generator
Electric start is optional
N/A
Gasoline
Uses gasoline to run generator
29.17A / 14.58A
29.0 Amperage
120V / 240VAC & 12VDC
120VAC
60 Hz
N/A
7 HP
4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION
Power Built OHV Engine type
3600 RPM
N/A
It is CARB complaint
N/A
Meets the standards of CSA – 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
Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method
4 gallons
Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load
11.46 hours
Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running
Has a low oil warning lamp which lights in case of low oil
Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank
Its cooled by air
N/A
208cc
208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load
Available
69 DBA
N/A
It is mult-purpose since it can run multiple power tools a once
It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs
Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle
It is framed for durability
Yes, its constructed with a frame
Recoil and electric start method
Recoil start
Has an open frame
30745 generator has an open frame
(one) Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI and (one) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) receptacle
(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet
It is portable since it is equipped with folding handles and a wheel kit for easy transportation
Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable
125 lbs
N/A
NA
Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces
Has folding handles for easy transportation
Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip
3 year limited factory warranty
Up to 2 years of 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
Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle
It has a low oil light indicator
It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank
It shuts off in case the oil is low
Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown
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.
- 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
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 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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