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Generac GP17500E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Generac GP17500E

Reasons to buy Generac GP17500E:

  • button icon Inbuilt with an automatic idle control system
  • button icon Uses a powerful Generac's OHVI engine
  • button icon Starts 26250 watts at and runs at 17500 watts
  • button icon Very large 16 gallon 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
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP17500E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – Generac GP17500E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, effortless to move from one place to another for emergency power supply

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Starts with 26250 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

17500 running watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

RV ready through its multiple outlets and automatic idle control system

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Takes up to 10 hours after a 1/2 fuel load

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric start with an included battery

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Uses only the gasoline type of fuel

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

73 Amps

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120/240 Volts - single phase

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

992 CC Generac engine type

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has a engine speed of 3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Non CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Hassle free starting method – electric start using the on/off switch that is placed on the engine without any complicated steps

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

A large 16 gallon fuel tank capacity – delivers fuel for extended running

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Spends 10 hours running on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Features a low oil level shutdown that is activated automatically

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Engine air cools to stop heating up after long run time

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

992 CC engine capacity

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Multi-purpose generator that can be used both indoors and outdoors to deliver emergency power.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Heavy duty - delivers enough energy to power up a 5 ton air conditioner and other appliances

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Framed for durability – features a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle that provides strength and is long lasting

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric starting method with battery

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Constructed with an open frame style

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Outlets include - 120/240V 30-Amp (L14-30R) and 50-Amp (14-50R) plus receptacles

Yes

(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Portable to transport using the wheels and lifting eye handle

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

390 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Moves using a 12 inch pneumatic wheel type. Can climb raised surfaces

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

An integrated lifting eye handle – attached to the frame for easy lifting and movement

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1 year warranty for commercial engine and 2 years for consumer engine

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

48.5 x 31 x 39.5 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Power cords, cold weather kits, covers and amp tents, inlet boxes and wheel kits

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Generac GP17500E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Built with a low oil alert system. Alerts you when oil is reaching minimum in the 16 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Shuts down on its own to prevent engine damage on low oil

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Has an automatic idle control – minimizes noise level while running

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

- Has a powerful engine speed of 3600 RPM - Features a panel mounted hour meter that makes it simple to keep tract of run time and maintenance intervals - Multipurpose generator that is built for job sites, camps among others and home backup power supply - Uses a large 16 gallon fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge - Electric starting method with a simple button push and 12 VDC 36665-CCA battery included - It is a portable generator with a 12 inch pneumatic wheels and integrated lifting eye handle for transportation - Has a full pressure lubrication ability with an automatic low oil shutdown to prevent engine damage - It is RV ready through multiple outlets and automatic idle control system - Heavy duty enough to power up a 5 ton air conditioner and other appliances - Framed for durability using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle

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 GP17500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

- Not built with a voltmeter - It is Non CARB complaint - This engine doesn’t have dual fuel ability - Cannot be solar charged - Uses only one type of fuel source which is gasoline - Cold start technology is not included - Very heavy to lift in areas where wheels cannot maneuver on like stairs

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

Overall Winner

Draw

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