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DuroStar DS4850EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

DuroStar DS4850EH

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4850EH:

  • button icon Has a low oil shutoff sensor which protects your investment by turning the generator off in case of low oil level.
  • button icon It is designed to run on dual fuel which gives you freedom and flexibility of fuel choice.
  • button icon Has an idle control which holds RPM at a constant level even under heavy loads to save fuel.
  • button icon Has a Powerful 7 HP Engine is able to accept high wattage loads with ease.
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30469

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30469 :

  • button icon 10 inch wheels that never go flat
  • button icon Up to 13 hours of nonstop operation on 50% load
  • button icon 1650 series OHV 342 cc engine capacity
  • button icon Contains hour meter for monitoring the gas levels
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4850EH

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30469

  • Portable
  • Handle style
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4850EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4850EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

4850 watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3850 watts

Yes

6000 running watts – creates 25% more surge wattage for multiple large devices and power tools at ago

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Ready

Yes

30469 is RV ready – rolls over multiple floors for easy movement

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Delivers nonstop 13 hours on a 50% load of run time

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is optional

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Has an optional electric start switch

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is designed to run on propane or gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gasoline / propane

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

30/15 Amps

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

120v / 240vac & 12vdc

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

7 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is approve by EPA

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Uses cold start technology for quick start in cold weather

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

20 gallons

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

10.42 hours

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

8.92 hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Has a low oil lamp

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

208cc

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

It is multipurpose – can be used in sites, homes and camps

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Created for heavy duty – can power multiple large appliances plus power tools at ago

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Electric or recoil method

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

DuroStar DS4850EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Available

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

(TWO)- 120V 20 Amp Standard Receptacles (ONE)- 120V/240V 30 Amp Twist Lock Receptacles (ONE)- 10A 12V Utility Connection

Yes

4 of 120-volt outlets and 1 of 120/240-volt 30-amp outlet. Have rubber covers

Portable

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

127 lbs

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Solid fill wheels

Yes

Equipped with never go flat wheels – 10 inches. Can rise over different floor types easily

Handle style

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

‘T’ handle type – can be folded down to save space. Material gentle on the hands

Warranty

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

24" L x 17" W x 17" H

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

An extra-large 8″ Pneumatic Knobby Style Solid Fill Tires, Flip-Up Stow Away Handles, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner’s Manual (PDF)

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Briggs and Stratton 30469

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The low oil lamp lights indicating low oil

Yes

Uses an hour meter – monitors the remaining gasoline levels in the tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It shuts down when the low oil lamp lights to protect the engine from damage

Yes

Low oil shut down protection – safeguards engine from damage when oil is very low

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Has a super quiet muffler reduces engine noise. Has several accessories

Yes

- Constructed with a long power supply of 13 hours at 1/2 load - Will produce up to 25% more wattage for all your power needs - Powerful 1650 Series OHV 342cc Engine capacity - A 2 year limited warranty given on purchase that protect against workmanship and defects - Inbuilt with power surge alternator for multiple large appliance at the same time - Easy to start through the recoil starting option - High running wattage of 6000 watts and starting wattage of 7500 watts - Contains an hour meter to indicate progress of gas in fuel tank - Never flat 10 inches wheels promote portability to different places - Outlets are covered with rubber material for durability - Built with a single sided control panel – easily accessible - Foldable handles are easy to store and handle - Solid and compact build with 28.7 x 18.4 x 25.3 inches dimensions - Metallic fuel tank material that is non rust - Has a fast engine speed of 3600 RPM - Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low in the tank - Has a multipurpose ability of being used in many locations - Includes engine oil, quick start guide and manual guide as extra accessories

Cons

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is a bit noisy It has no remote start Has a relatively low running watts

Yes

- Is not EPA or CARB approved - Cannot be started electrically - Uses only one fuel type – gasoline - Doesn’t charge using direct sunlight - Operates with gasoline which is inflammable - A voltage meter is not included - Generator might release harmful substances from gas during use - Difficult to lift off the ground due to its weight – 194 pounds

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