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Generac GP15000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

Generac GP15000E

Reasons to buy Generac GP15000E:

  • button icon Powerful with 22500 starting watts and 15000 running watts
  • button icon Low tone muffler for quiet operation
  • button icon High performance OHVI engine type and capacity
  • button icon 16 gallons large fuel tank capacity
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac GP15000E

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

Generac GP15000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac GP15000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • EPA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP15000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator is portable to transport to multiple power backup venues

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Starts at 22500 powerful watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs at 15000 watts

Yes

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

RV Ready

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

RV ready through the protected circuit covers and hardened steel tube build

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, powered to run using gas

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Spends 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Electric starts with an attached battery

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

30 amps

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60 hertz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

992cc OHVI – has an automotive grade spin-on oil filter that traps out the dirt and any other unwanted materials

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

EPA Certified for safety

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Effortless starting method through the electric start. Just click on the power button to begin emergency power

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Large 16 gallons fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt gauge and automatic idle control to save fuel

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Takes approximately 10 hours running on a 16 gallon gasoline 1/2 load

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil shut off level

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Air cools on its own for effectiveness and efficiency

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Generac 992cc OHVI engine capacity

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Multipurpose generator for homes, camps, tailgating, job sites and many more

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Heavy duty generator – can light up a 5 ton air conditioner, light, charge and power up other small appliances

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Framed using hardened 1 1/4 steel tube cradle. Give generator both strength and durability

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Electric starting method with battery

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Generac GP15000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

GP15000E comes with an open frame design

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

2 120-volt, 2 120-volt GFCI, 1 120-volt 30 amp twist lock, 1 120/240-volt 50 amp, and 1 12 VDC battery charger outlets

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, this generator is portable to move to another location using wheels and handle

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

373 pounds

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Moves using the pneumatic wheels that are constructed for all terrain types

Yes

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

Handle style

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Uses an integrated lifting eye handle style. comfortable in handles to provide security outdoors and easy movement

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Comes with a 2 year limited warranty from manufacturer

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

48.5 L x 31 W x 39.5 H inches – compact size

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Includes; first oil supply, 12VDC 365-CCA battery, a maintenance and wheel kit plus and owner’s manual

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Generac GP15000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Indicates low oil by shutting down the engine to avoid damage

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low oil level shutdown immediately low oil is detected in the large 16 gallons fuel tank capacity

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low tone muffler – maintains a quiet operation during emergency power supply

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low to protect the engine from getting damaged - Built with a strong steel frame hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle to last over the years - Uses a heavy duty never flat wheels to easily moves on different terrains - Features an hour meter that keeps track of the maintenance intervals - 992-cc overhead valve industrial engine type with an unique X-torq that promotes efficiency and also includes pressurized lubrication systems - Powered with a Powerful with 22500 starting watts and 15000 running watts - Features a sturdy 16 gallon fuel tank capacity that delivers up to 10 hours after 50% load - Outlets include; 2 120-volt, 2 120-volt GFCI, 1 120-volt 30 amp twist lock, 1 120/240-volt 50 amp, and 1 12 VDC battery charger outlets with overload protection - Generator is backed with a 2 year limited manufacturer warranty - Has been EPA certified

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 GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Doesn’t have the ability to recoil start - Uses gasoline which can be dangerous - It is not CARB and CSA certified for environmental safety - Not solar efficient

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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