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Firman W01784 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Firman W01784

Reasons to buy Firman W01784:

  • button icon A u shaped folding handle
  • button icon In built parallel kit
  • button icon Front and center control panel
  • button icon Portable with less than 52 lbs in weight
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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 :

Firman W01784

  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Firman W01784

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Firman W01784

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Firman W01784

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Firman W01784 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Portable to be carried to any location both inside and outside

Yes

Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation

Starting Watts

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2100 of starting watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

W01784 runs at a 1700 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready – contains a multi feature panel along with covered outlets

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Takes 10 hours running for nonstop power supply on 50% load

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Starts through recoil method with engine off and off switch

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses gasoline only

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

20/30 Amps

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 Voltage

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second

HORSEPOWER

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

80 cc engine type

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Compliant with CARB

No

CSA Certified

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Meets the standards of EPA certification

No

Cold Start Technology

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Easy to start using manual pull. You can also use the engine on and off switch option with a simple press. It starts in seconds

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

0.9 gallon fuel tank capacity that can run for 10 hours

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10 hours on a 1/2 load of gasoline

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, this generator is built with a low oil shut off

No

Air Cooled

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

Engine Capacity

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

80 cc with an ECO mode to differ the power load required to maximize fuel efficiency

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

54 dBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generator is able to multi-purpose – runs effectively at camps and tailgating

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty – supplies enough power to light appliances, other tools and is safe for all sensitive electronics

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil and engine on/off starting methods

Yes

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

Firman W01784

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Constructed with an open frame

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

(1) L5-30R twist lock 30A-120V, (1) 5-20R 20A-120V single and (1) USB 5VDC

Yes

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

Portable

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Lightweight generator that can be carried by a single person during transportation

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

54 pounds only

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features a 5 inch plastic flat free wheels – yellow colored

Yes

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

Handle style

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

U Shaped handle style – it can fold and contains a comfort grip

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Lasts for 3 years

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

12 x 12 x 12 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Oil, funnel, self manual, tool kit, digital automatic voltage regulator and spark plug wrench

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Firman W01784

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses both low oil and over load indicator to alert owners

No

Low oil shutdown

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features a low oil shutdown that is activated automatically on minimum oil level

No

Noise Level

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs quietly at only 54 db using the whisper series muffler

Yes

N/A

Firman W01784

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- Supplies a dependable 20/30 Amps - Has a long run time of about 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load - Generator is certified by EPA and is CARB complaint - Portable with a briefcase weight of less than 52lbs - It comes with a digital automatic voltage regulator that creates a clean and dependable power output from stream alternator - Outlets includes (1) L5-30R twist lock 30A-120V, (1) 5-20R 20A-120V single and (1) USB 5VDC - Uses gasoline which is simple to get - Built with a 0.9 fuel tank capacity - This generator contains an automatic low oil and overload shutdown protection - Features a 80 cc with an ECO mode to differ the power load required to maximize fuel efficiency - Its multi featured control panel is placed suitably with a unique outlet cover to guard from dust, dirt and debris - Has a 3 year warranty period - It features up to 2100 starting watts and 1700 running watts - Generator runs relatively quiet with its whisper serried muffler and 54 decibels only - Heavy duty generator supplies power to light appliances, other tools and safe for sensitive electronics - Accessories include Bottle of engine oil, Volt lock automatic voltage regulator, oil funnel and SP wrench

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

Firman W01784
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- Uses only a single type of fuel reducing flexibility - Doesn’t use an electric starting method - Cannot be solar powered - Generator has not been framed for durability - It is not CSA certified

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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