CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS5500EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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9.2
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 30743

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30743 :

  • button icon Comes with a CO guard Carbon Monoxide shut down
  • button icon Starts on 4375 watts and runs on 3500 watts
  • button icon Metallic 4 gallon fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Delivers up to 8 hours of running time on a 50% load
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • Cons
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS5500EH VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4500 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Ready

Yes

Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

NA

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric start is optional

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is designed to use propane / gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

36.6A / 18.8A

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 HZ

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

7.5HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4-Cycle air-cooled spark-ignition

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is EPA Certified

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

20 lb

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8 hours

Yes

Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8 hours at ½ load on 20 lb. tank

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is air cooled

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

224cc

Yes

208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

69 dba

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric / recoil method

Yes

Recoil start

DuroStar DS5500EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It has a frame

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is portable since it is easily transported

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

130 lbs

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting

Yes

Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip

Warranty

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

36.00 x 24.00 x 24.00 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

DuroStar DS5500EH

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It automatically shuts off indicating low oil

Yes

It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown

Noise Level

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

69 dba

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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

Cons

DuroStar DS5500EH
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

- 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

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Overall Winner

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