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Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :
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Yes, this is a portable generator
Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation
5250 watts for gas and 4250 watts for propane
4375 watts – can light and power up small tools
4750 watts for gasoline and 3800 watts for propane
3500 watts
RV ready with a travel trailer 30-R receptacle and digital data center
RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle
Gas powered
Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load
N/A
About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply
Recoil start
Yes – recoil to start
Utilizes dual fuel for flexibility
Liquid propane and gasoline with patented switch and go technology
Gasoline
30 Amperage
Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps
120 Voltage
Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation
Frequency at 60 Hz
60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second
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224 cc
308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime
4 stroke
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CARB Complaint
Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified
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Utilizes a easy to start traditional pull-start mechanism and also a simple and elegant electric starter
Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start
4 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with a 0.36 GPH of fuel consumption
Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity
20 lbs tank size for propane – comes with about 0.52 GPH or propane consumption
Runs for 11 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load
Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling
Spends up to 9 hours on a 1/2 propane load
Automatic low oil shut-off system
Air cooled
224 cc OHV engine - 4 stroke engine capacity
308 cc
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76 decibels of noise level
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Multi-purpose – built with a spark arrestor for forests and camps. Also has transfer switch ready for homes and offices
Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose
Handle heavy duty lighting requirements and keeps family connected during power blackouts
Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection
Framed for durability with rugged M frame style
Yes, it is framed for durability
Recoil and electric starting method
Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin
FG5250PBE has an open frame for stability
Open frame design
(1) 120V 30A (RV) outlet, (1) Duplex 120V 20A outlet and (1) 120/240V 30A twist-lock outlet (L14-30)
1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet
Wheels and handle make generator portable during movement
Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort
108 pounds
114.6 pounds
Attached with 8 inch never flat wheels. Big enough to mount raised surfaces
7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors
Features a pair of drop down handles – rubberized at the top for a comfort grip
Folding handle – easies movement to other places
2 years warranty
2 years limited warranty
27 x 19 x 22 inches
Comes with Oil, tool kit, funnel and propane hose
Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator
Low oil and over load protection- indicates once oil is low
Generator shuts down instantly once oil is low and not refilled
76 dBA noise level – quieter than a vacuum cleaner
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- Features high starting watts 5250 watts for gas and 4250 watts for propane - Running watts of 4750 watts for gasoline and 3800 watts for propane - Multi-purpose generator constructed with a spark arrestor for forests and camps. Also has transfer switch ready for homes and offices - Outlets are (1) 120V 30A (RV) outlet, (1) Duplex 120V 20A outlet and (1) 120/240V 30A twist-lock outlet (L14-30) - Easy to start using the traditional pull-start mechanism and also features an elegant electric starter - RV ready through a travel trailer 30-R receptacle and digital data center - Generator contains a low oil and over load protection that turns off engine - Works on both gasoline and propane fuel types - Drop down handle style with a rubberized material to give you a comfortable handle - Comes with Oil, tool kit, funnel and propane hose of included accessories - Up to 20 lbs of tank size for propane and about 0.52 GPH or propane consumption - Noise level of 76 decibels for a quiet operation - Comes with large 8 inch never flat wheels that easily mounts over raised surfaces
- 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
- It is not EPA or CSA certified - Generator produces some sound while it is running - Heavy to lift on stairs and other highly raised surfaces - Cold start technology is not listed - It is expensive to purchase gas and propane
- 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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