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Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Generac 6954 GP8000E

Reasons to buy Generac 6954 GP8000E:

  • button icon Powerful starting watts of 10,000 watts and running watts of 8,000 watts
  • button icon A low oil level shutdown
  • button icon Fold down locking handles
  • button icon Single touch electric touch system
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30469

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30469 :

  • button icon 10 inch wheels that never go flat
  • button icon Up to 13 hours of nonstop operation on 50% load
  • button icon 1650 series OHV 342 cc engine capacity
  • button icon Contains hour meter for monitoring the gas levels
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac 6954 GP8000E

  • Electric Start
  • EPA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac 6954 GP8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac 6954 GP8000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • EPA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is portable and can easily be transported to a different location

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

10,000 watts for starting

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs at 8,000 watts

Yes

6000 running watts – creates 25% more surge wattage for multiple large devices and power tools at ago

RV Ready

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

RV ready with the protected covered outlets. Protects from rugged working places and environment

Yes

30469 is RV ready – rolls over multiple floors for easy movement

Gas Powered

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Takes about 12 hours on a 50% load of runtime

Yes

Delivers nonstop 13 hours on a 50% load of run time

Recoil Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Can be recoil started

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

66.7/33.3 Amperage

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

120/240 voltage

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Generic OHV 420 cc engine type featuring a splash lubrication ability

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

CSA Certified

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Meets certification standards of EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

User friendly start up – uses a single touch start up that comes with an instant running

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

A large 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Up to 12 hours of run time of gasoline after a 1/2 load

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil level shut off capability

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Generator air cools to avoid excessive heating

No

Engine Capacity

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

OHV 420 cc engine capacity

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A with a low tone muffler

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Multipurpose generator suitable for camping, home use and other outdoor events

Yes

It is multipurpose – can be used in sites, homes and camps

Heavy Duty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Can handle heavy duty – lighting, charging phones, laptops and other small appliances and tools to keep you always connected

Yes

Created for heavy duty – can power multiple large appliances plus power tools at ago

Solar Generator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Framed for durability and strength using hardened 1 1/4 inches steel tube cradle

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Electric starting method with a battery included and a recoil backup flexibility

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Generac 6954 GP8000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Constructed from an open frame design – easy to lift off the ground

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Features 4) 120-Volt 5-20R outlets and (1) 20/240-Volt L14-30R twist-lock outlets with covers

Yes

4 of 120-volt outlets and 1 of 120/240-volt 30-amp outlet. Have rubber covers

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it can easily be moved with its lightweight design and wheels

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

197 pounds

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Heavy duty never flat wheels – smoothly runs on different floor types

Yes

Equipped with never go flat wheels – 10 inches. Can rise over different floor types easily

Handle style

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Locking fold down handle – gives a strong portability and compact storage

Yes

‘T’ handle type – can be folded down to save space. Material gentle on the hands

Warranty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

2 year limited period of warranty

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Comes with oil, battery and a self help manual

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Generac 6954 GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Detects the oil level remaining in the fuel tank and indicates

Yes

Uses an hour meter – monitors the remaining gasoline levels in the tank

Low oil shutdown

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Shuts down automatically when oil is low in the large 7.5 gallon capacity fuel tank

Yes

Low oil shut down protection – safeguards engine from damage when oil is very low

Noise Level

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low tone muffler – eliminates the noise for a quite operation

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- A large 7.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity featuring a fuel gauge - Generator has a long runtime of about 12 hours after a 1/2 gas load in the fuel tank - Uses a built in fold down and locking handles that simplify its transportation and storage - Framed for durability and strength using hardened 1 1/4 inches steel tube cradle - Powerful supply of starting 10,000 watts and runs at 8000 watts - Features a low tone muffler to keep generator running silently - Heavy duty 10 inch wheels ideal for easy movement without lifting it up - Its hour meter provides information on lifetime running hours - Low oil indicator and an overload system to protect the generator - Features 4) 120-Volt 5-20R outlets and (1) 20/240-Volt L14-30R twist-lock outlets with covers and are covered to guard them from dirt and other debris - Attached with a 2 year limited warranty period - Generic OHV 420 cc engine type featuring a splash lubrication ability - Both CSA and EPA certified to meet safe usage - Flexible starting method of both the electric and the recoil starting methods - Comes with included accessories such as oil, battery and owner’s manual s

Yes

- Constructed with a long power supply of 13 hours at 1/2 load - Will produce up to 25% more wattage for all your power needs - Powerful 1650 Series OHV 342cc Engine capacity - A 2 year limited warranty given on purchase that protect against workmanship and defects - Inbuilt with power surge alternator for multiple large appliance at the same time - Easy to start through the recoil starting option - High running wattage of 6000 watts and starting wattage of 7500 watts - Contains an hour meter to indicate progress of gas in fuel tank - Never flat 10 inches wheels promote portability to different places - Outlets are covered with rubber material for durability - Built with a single sided control panel – easily accessible - Foldable handles are easy to store and handle - Solid and compact build with 28.7 x 18.4 x 25.3 inches dimensions - Metallic fuel tank material that is non rust - Has a fast engine speed of 3600 RPM - Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low in the tank - Has a multipurpose ability of being used in many locations - Includes engine oil, quick start guide and manual guide as extra accessories

Cons

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Doesn’t run on propane of solar as fuel types - Not CARB complaint - Without a cold start technology

Yes

- Is not EPA or CARB approved - Cannot be started electrically - Uses only one fuel type – gasoline - Doesn’t charge using direct sunlight - Operates with gasoline which is inflammable - A voltage meter is not included - Generator might release harmful substances from gas during use - Difficult to lift off the ground due to its weight – 194 pounds

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