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Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :
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Yes, it can be easily transported from one place to another during emergency power needs.
Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation
Starts with 2,050 watts
4375 watts – can light and power up small tools
Runs at 1,800 watts
3500 watts
RV ready – inbuilt with a spark arrestor ideal for forested areas and automatic voltage regulation
RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle
Gasoline powered
Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load
Spends approximately 10.5 hours after a 50% load of gas with about 0.33 GPH of fuel consumption
About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply
Recoil start
Yes – recoil to start
Gas fuel type
Gasoline
17.1 Amps at peak power and 15 Amps running
Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps
120 Volts
Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation
60 Hz
60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second
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163 cc OHV engine type – has a splash lubrication and will run longer
308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime
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CSA certified
Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified
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Easy to start using a simple on/off button. Just click on the button and it will power on or off without any complicated steps
Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start
Features a 3.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge
Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity
Runs for 10.5 hours after a 1/2 load
Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling
Safeguards engine using a low oil shut off function
Air cools automatically to stop it from getting heat up and damages
Generac 163 cc OHV engine capacity
308 cc
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For multipurpose use – created for home use, job sites, camping, tailgating and any other outdoor activities
Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose
Heavy duty – will light and keep small appliances and tools connected as it deliver emergency power supply
Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection
Framed for durability with hardened steel frame. It is 1¼ inch thick and a full ¼ inch thicker in dimensions for extra strength
Yes, it is framed for durability
Starts using the uncomplicated traditional pull start method – recoil start
Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin
It has an open frame design – stable and is simple to raise above the ground
Open frame design
1x Duplex 120 Volts 20 Amps (5-20R) with circuit breaker covered outlets to protect them from unwanted debris
1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet
Portable with its low weight of only 80 pounds
Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort
80 pounds
114.6 pounds
7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors
Steel frame handle style – it gives a strong lift during movement
Folding handle – easies movement to other places
Warranty lasts a period of 2 years
2 years limited warranty
18 x 18 x 13 inches – compact size for simple storage
Comes with a funnel and owner’s manual
Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator
Low oil indicator with a level glance fuel monitoring placed on it
Switches off automatically once low oil is indicated and fuel tank is not refueled.
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- Comprised of a 3.5 gallon fuel tank made of steel and built with a fuel gauge for extended runtime and durability - After a 50% fuel load it will run for 10.5 hours - Features a Generac 163 OHV engine with a splash lubrication system and can be air cooled to prevent over heating - Framed for durability using a hardened steel tube cradle with 1¼ inch thick and a full ¼ inch thicker in dimensions - Uses a low oil level indicator and shutdown to protect the engine from damage automatically - Easy to start with an on/off switch and the traditional pull start mechanism - Works with 2,050 watts starting and running watts of 1800 watts - Warranty runs for a 2 year period - 1x Duplex 120 Volts 20 Amps (5-20R) with circuit breaker covered outlets to protect them from dangerous substances - Created for multipurpose use such as home use, job sites, camping, tailgating and any other outdoor activities
- 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
- Not built with wheels that enhance effortless portability - Doesn’t include a lock down folding handle for movement and compact storage - Its warranty may not cover every part of the generator - Has only a single fuel type which is gasoline - Not CARB compliant
- 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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