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DuroStar DS4850EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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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 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 DS4850EH

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

  • Portable
  • Handle style
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4850EH

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4850EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4850EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4850EH
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 DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4850 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3850 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Ready

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is gas powered

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is optional

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has an optional electric start switch

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is designed to run on propane or gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline / propane

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

30/15 Amps

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120v / 240vac & 12vdc

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4850EH
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 DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

7 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is approve by EPA

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses cold start technology for quick start in cold weather

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

20 gallons

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10.42 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8.92 hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has a low oil lamp

No

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

208cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Available

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric or recoil method

Yes

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

DuroStar DS4850EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Available

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

127 lbs

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Solid fill wheels

Yes

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

Handle style

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

24" L x 17" W x 17" H

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The low oil lamp lights indicating low oil

No

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

N/A

DuroStar DS4850EH

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

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 DS4850EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

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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