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Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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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 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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac 6954 GP8000E

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • 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:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10,000 watts for starting

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs at 8,000 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Takes about 12 hours on a 50% load of runtime

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Can be recoil started

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric start

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

66.7/33.3 Amperage

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120/240 voltage

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generic OHV 420 cc engine type featuring a splash lubrication ability

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

CSA Certified

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Meets certification standards of EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

A large 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil level shut off capability

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generator air cools to avoid excessive heating

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

OHV 420 cc engine capacity

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A with a low tone muffler

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil start

Generac 6954 GP8000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

197 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

2 year limited period of warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Comes with oil, battery and a self help manual

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Generac 6954 GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Detects the oil level remaining in the fuel tank and indicates

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Low tone muffler – eliminates the noise for a quite operation

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

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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