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Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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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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Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 :

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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Generac 6954 GP8000E

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Generac 6954 GP8000E

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COMPARISON – Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

10,000 watts for starting

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Runs at 8,000 watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Takes about 12 hours on a 50% load of runtime

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Can be recoil started

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Electric start

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

66.7/33.3 Amperage

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120/240 voltage

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Generic OHV 420 cc engine type featuring a splash lubrication ability

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

CSA Certified

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Meets certification standards of EPA

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

A large 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil level shut off capability

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Generator air cools to avoid excessive heating

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

OHV 420 cc engine capacity

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A with a low tone muffler

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

197 pounds

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

2 year limited period of warranty

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Comes with oil, battery and a self help manual

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

Generac 6954 GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Detects the oil level remaining in the fuel tank and indicates

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Low tone muffler – eliminates the noise for a quite operation

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

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