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Ford FG3050P M Series VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Ford FG3050P M Series

Reasons to buy Ford FG3050P M Series:

  • button icon Rubber outlet and dust covers
  • button icon Heavy Duty Powder Coated Steel Frame
  • button icon Low oil shut down
  • button icon Digital hour meter
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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 :

Ford FG3050P M Series

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Ford FG3050P M Series

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Ford FG3050P M Series

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Ford FG3050P M Series VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

it is portable

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Peak Wattage 3050 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2500 watts of running power

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready - a digital hour meter, outlet rubber dust covers and an insight gas gauge

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Ford FG3050P M Series
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

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Spends 11 hours on a 50% load

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs only on gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

20.8 Amps

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

7 horsepower

No

ENGINE TYPE

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc engine type

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

CSA Certified

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Meets all the standards of EPC certification

No

Cold Start Technology

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

User friendly start ability – uses the traditional quick pull method

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4 gallon fuel tank capacity using gasoline

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Spends 11 hours running on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil shut off with overload protection

No

Air Cooled

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

FG3050P can be air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

76 decibels

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Ideal for camping, home emergency power back up and job site – Multipurpose

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty through 2 USB outlets – powers on cell phones, laptops and other electrical devices without any hassle

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Framed using heavy duty powder coated steel frame for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

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

Ford FG3050P M Series

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has an open frame design

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

(1) 120 Volts AC outlets, (1) 12 Volts DC power port, and (2) 5 Volts DC USB outlets. Also has rubber outlet covers

Yes

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

Portable

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable to shift to another location – compact with low weight

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

93 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Handle style

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2 year limited warranty period

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

27 x 19 x 19 inches

No

Included Accessories

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Engine oil, Spark plug T wrench, tool pouch, 10 mm combination wrench, user manual and Phillips screw driver

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Indicates instantly using low oil sensor when the oil is low in the fuel tank

No

Low oil shutdown

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Will power off automatically after the low oil indicator

No

Noise Level

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

76 dBA noise level

Yes

N/A

Ford FG3050P M Series

CONCLUSION

Pros

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- Comes with Engine oil, Spark plug T wrench, tool pouch, 10 mm combination wrench, user manual and Phillips screw driver included accessories - Features an automatic voltage regulation, resettable circuit, fuel gauge and inbuilt hour meter - Dense and handy generator to transport from one place to another - Uncomplicated to start using the recoil or pull-start mechanism - Comprises of a maximum starting wattage 3050 watts and runs at 2500 watts - RV ready through a digital hour meter, outlet rubber dust covers and an insight gas gauge - Generator contains indicator lights to inform you instantly oil is minimum - Use the gasoline fuel type only - Built with a 208 cc 4-Stroke OHV that can be air cooled - Outlets (1) 120 Volts AC outlets, (1) 12 Volts DC power port, and (2) 5 Volts DC USB outlets with rubberized outlet covers to safeguard from unwanted particles - Noise level of 76 decibels - Warranty period is for 2 years - This generator has an overload protection system to prevent over spilling of gasoline - A large fuel tank capacity of 4 gallons that can run for 11 hours at a 1/2 load - It has a heavy duty steel frame that has been powder coated - Multipurpose generator to solve lighting, power tools and other small appliances - Built with an open frame

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

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- Cannot light up heavy appliances like big fridges and air conditioners - Wheels not included to ease on portability - Uses only a single type of fuel and is not flexible - Cold start technology is not included - This brand is not CARB complaint - It uses gasoline which can be explosive when exposed to fire - Not an entirely quiet generator - It is not able to electric start for effortless start

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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