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Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30743 :
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It is a portable device
Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator
5500 watts
4375 Watts of starting watts
4500 watts
3,500 Watts of running stats
Ready
Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready
Operational with gas
NA
Up to 8 hours on full hour run time
Recoil start is optional
Recoil starts – easy to start generator
Electric start is optional
N/A
It is designed to use propane / gasoline
Propane / gasoline
Uses gasoline to run generator
36.6A / 18.8A
29.0 Amperage
120 volts
120VAC
60 HZ
N/A
7.5HP
4-Cycle air-cooled spark-ignition
Power Built OHV Engine type
3600 RPM
N/A
It is CARB Complaint
N/A
Meets the standards of CSA – 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
Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method
4 gallons
Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load
20 lb
8 hours
Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running
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
Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank
It is air cooled
N/A
224cc
208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load
Available
69 dba
N/A
It is multi-purpose since it can run multiple power tools at once
It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs
It a heavy duty equipment since it is able to run high voltage equipments at any time you need
Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle
It is framed for durability
Yes, its constructed with a frame
Electric / recoil method
Recoil start
It has a frame
30745 generator has an open frame
(1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (2)120V 20A GFCI Outlet
(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet
It is portable since it is easily transported
Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable
130 lbs
N/A
Solid- fill wheels
Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces
Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting
Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip
3 year limited factory warranty
Up to 2 years of 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
Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle
It automatically shuts off indicating low oil
It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank
It shuts down when it senses that the oil is low to protect the engine
Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown
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.
- 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
- 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
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