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Generac GP15000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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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 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
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac GP15000E

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

Generac GP15000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Generac GP15000E

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Generac GP15000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Generac GP15000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is portable to transport to multiple power backup venues

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Starts at 22500 powerful watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs at 15000 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, powered to run using gas

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Spends 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric starts with an attached battery

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

30 amps

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60 hertz

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

EPA Certified for safety

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil shut off level

No

Air Cooled

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Air cools on its own for effectiveness and efficiency

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generac 992cc OHVI engine capacity

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric starting method with battery

Yes

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

Generac GP15000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

GP15000E comes with an open frame design

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

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

Portable

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

373 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Handle style

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Comes with a 2 year limited warranty from manufacturer

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Generac GP15000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Indicates low oil by shutting down the engine to avoid damage

No

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Noise Level

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Generac GP15000E

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- 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 GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- 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

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