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DuroStar DS5500EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS5500EH:

  • button icon Has an Idle control which holds RPM at a constant level even under heavy loads which saves fuel and reduces noise.
  • button icon Has plenty of power- 5500 starting watts and 4500 running watts
  • button icon Runs on dual fuel which gives you freedom and flexibility of fuel choice.
  • button icon Has a powerful 225cc OHV engine which allows it to power up your essentials
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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 DS5500EH

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

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

  • Cons
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • 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 DS5500EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
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 DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4500 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Ready

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

NA

Yes

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

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start is optional

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is designed to use propane / gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

36.6A / 18.8A

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS5500EH
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 DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

7.5HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
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 DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

No

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is EPA Certified

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is easy to start since it has an optional electric key and an optional recoil start key

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

20 lb

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8 hours at ½ load on 20 lb. tank

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut off sensor to protect the engine from being damaged

No

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

224cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Available

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

69 dba

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it can run multiple power tools at once

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It a heavy duty equipment since it is able to run high voltage equipments at any time you need

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric / recoil method

Yes

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

DuroStar DS5500EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has a frame

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

(1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (2)120V 20A GFCI Outlet

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable since it is easily transported

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

130 lbs

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

DuroStar DS5500EH
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 DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

36.00 x 24.00 x 24.00 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8" Pneumatic Knobby Style Solid Fill Tires, Flip-Up Stow Away Handles, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner's Manual

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

DuroStar DS5500EH

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It automatically shuts off indicating low oil

No

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down when it senses that the oil is low to protect the engine

No

Noise Level

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

69 dba

Yes

N/A

DuroStar DS5500EH

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

• It is designed to run on propane / gasoline for maximum convenience • It uses propane which can be stored for many years • Has a super quite muffler which reduces noise during operations • The generator sits on a frame with four-point isolated motor mounts which enables smooth operation. • Has flexible line that allows easy connecting to all tanks of different sizes.

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 DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

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

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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