CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Ford FG3050P M Series VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Winner:

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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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Ford FG3050P M Series VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

it is portable

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Peak Wattage 3050 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

2500 watts of running power

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Spends 11 hours on a 50% load

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs only on gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

20.8 Amps

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

7 horsepower

No

ENGINE TYPE

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

208 cc engine type

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Meets all the standards of EPC certification

No

Cold Start Technology

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

User friendly start ability – uses the traditional quick pull method

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4 gallon fuel tank capacity using gasoline

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Spends 11 hours running on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Low oil shut off with overload protection

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

FG3050P can be air cooled

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

208 cc

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

76 decibels

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Framed using heavy duty powder coated steel frame for durability

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It has an open frame design

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

93 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

Warranty

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

2 year limited warranty period

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

27 x 19 x 19 inches

No

Included Accessories

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Will power off automatically after the low oil indicator

Yes

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

Noise Level

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

76 dBA noise level

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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

Ford FG3050P M Series
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 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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