CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

product1
8.6
Winner:

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI

Reasons to buy Generac 7162 XT8000EFI:

  • button icon Features a power bar LED wattage display
  • button icon Large 8 gallon tank with fuel gauge
  • button icon 10 inch heavy duty never flat wheels
  • button icon Built with an idle control
Check price here....
VS
product1
7.3
Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :

  • button icon Runs a total of 14 hours on a 50% load of gasoline
  • button icon 5 gallons fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Up to household outlets and 1 RC outlet
  • button icon 7 inch never go flat wheels
Check price here....

summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Generac 7162 XT8000EFI

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
Check price here....

COMPARISON – Generac 7162 XT8000EFI VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Portable generator to shift from one place to another during emergency power needs

Yes

Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation

Starting Watts

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Begins with 10000 starting watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8000 running watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready using the control guard – protects the generator control panel from environmental issues outdoors

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Operates only on gas

Yes

Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs for 9.5 hours at a 50% gasoline load. Uses about 0.84 GPH of full tank fuel consumption

Yes

About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply

Recoil Start

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

33.3 amperage

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120/240 Voltage

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second

HORSEPOWER

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

OHV 459 cc engine inbuilt with a splash lubrication

Yes

308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime

ENGINE SPEED

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Compliant with CARB

No

CSA Certified

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Certified by EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Easy to start using electric start. Simply click the ON/OFF option to effortlessly start or power off the generator

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

A big 8 gallon steel fuel tank capacity – has a fuel gauge for longer run time and durability

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Will spend 9.5 hours running after a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling

Runtime (Propane)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil shut off system with an hour meter to track its maintenance levels

No

Air Cooled

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

OHV 4 stroke engine can be air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

OHV 459 cc engine capacity

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is multipurpose – built for camping, job sites, fishing, tailgating and provide emergency power backup in homes

Yes

Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose

Heavy Duty

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty – lightning, handles small tools and appliances to keep you connected

Yes

Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection

Solar Generator

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Framed for durability – bonded with a strong steel material to guard it against damages

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features both the electric start system and conventional pull starting methods

Yes

Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Open frame generator – simple to lift and for rugged environments

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Outlets include (2) GFCI Duplex outlets and (1) 30 A twist lock 120/240V plug

Yes

1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet

Portable

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Portable to transport to another place using wheels and handles

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

244 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features a 10 inch heavy duty wheels that never go flat for effortless movement

Yes

7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors

Handle style

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Fold down locking handles – comes with a comfortable grip and compact storage

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Warranty lasts for 2 years from purchase

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

33.4 x 22.8 x 24.8 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Additional accessories include - Oil, tool kit, funnel and battery charger

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil indicator to safeguard the engine from damage

No

Low oil shutdown

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Automatically protects engine by shutting down on low oil

No

Noise Level

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- Has an automotive technology and load pickup response unit that provide a stable and smooth power - Features an electronic fuel injection system that makes it reliable and minimizes fuel consumption - Reliable 10,000 watts and 8000 running watts - Digital data center gives information on lifetime running hours and other maintenance information - Idle control to conserve the fuel n engine - Contains fold down locking handles that give compact storage - 8 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge - Generac OHV 459 cc engine with a splash lubrication for reliable and long engine life - Low oil indicator and shutdown - Engine can be air cooled to prevent overheating after longtime running - Constructed with (2) GFCI Duplex outlets and (1) 30 A twist lock 120/240V plug - 10 inch heavy duty never flat wheels with hassle free movement on grounds - Up to 2 year warranty period - Flexible with both the electric and the recoil starting methods - Included accessories are Oil, tool kit, funnel and battery charger - It is both CARB compliant and EPA certified for usage

Yes

- 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

Cons

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- This generator doesn’t have a remote control system - Runs only on a single fuel type - Heavy to transport up the stairs and onto a car - The Cold start technology is not included

Yes

- 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

Overall Winner

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI Check price here....

WAS THIS COMPARISON BETWEEN Generac 7162 XT8000EFI & Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator HELPFUL TO YOU? IF YES, PLEASE SHARE IT WITH A FRIEND.

0

Thank you for your feedback!

Related Comparisons

Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-DuroMax XP12000EH Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-DuroMax XP4850EH Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-All Power America APGG4000 Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-All Power America APGG10000GLE Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-All Power America G1200 Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-DuroMax XP5000EHC Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-DuroMax XP4400E Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-DuroMax XP8500E Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-DuroMax XP10000EH Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-DuroStar DS4000S Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-All Power America G10000EGL Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30713 Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30469 Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30743 Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 Generac 7162 XT8000EFI-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30713