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Generac GP15000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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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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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • Recoil Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP15000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – Generac GP15000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

This generator is portable to transport to multiple power backup venues

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Starts at 22500 powerful watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs at 15000 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, powered to run using gas

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Spends 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric starts with an attached battery

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

30 amps

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 hertz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

EPA Certified for safety

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil shut off level

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Air cools on its own for effectiveness and efficiency

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generac 992cc OHVI engine capacity

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric starting method with battery

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

GP15000E comes with an open frame design

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

373 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Comes with a 2 year limited warranty from manufacturer

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Generac GP15000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Indicates low oil by shutting down the engine to avoid damage

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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 GP15000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 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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