Reasons to buy DuroStar DS5500EH:
Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :
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Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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It is a portable device
Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation
5500 watts
4375 watts – can light and power up small tools
4500 watts
3500 watts
Ready
RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle
Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load
NA
About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply
Recoil start is optional
Yes – recoil to start
Electric start is optional
It is designed to use propane / gasoline
Propane / gasoline
Gasoline
36.6A / 18.8A
Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps
120 volts
Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation
60 HZ
60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second
7.5HP
4-Cycle air-cooled spark-ignition
308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime
3600 RPM
N/A
It is CARB Complaint
Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified
It is EPA Certified
It is designed with cold start technology for quick start in cold weather
N/A
It is easy to start since it has an optional electric key and an optional recoil start key
Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start
4 gallons
Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity
20 lb
8 hours
Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling
8 hours at ½ load on 20 lb. tank
It is designed with a low oil shut off sensor to protect the engine from being damaged
It is air cooled
224cc
308 cc
Available
N/A
69 dba
N/A
It is multi-purpose since it can run multiple power tools at once
Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose
It a heavy duty equipment since it is able to run high voltage equipments at any time you need
Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection
It is framed for durability
Yes, it is framed for durability
Electric / recoil method
Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin
It has a frame
Open frame design
(1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (2)120V 20A GFCI Outlet
1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet
It is portable since it is easily transported
Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort
130 lbs
114.6 pounds
Solid- fill wheels
7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors
Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting
Folding handle – easies movement to other places
3 year limited factory warranty
2 years limited warranty
36.00 x 24.00 x 24.00 Inches
8" Pneumatic Knobby Style Solid Fill Tires, Flip-Up Stow Away Handles, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner's Manual
Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator
It automatically shuts off indicating low oil
It shuts down when it senses that the oil is low to protect the engine
69 dba
N/A
• 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.
- 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
- 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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