CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP1800 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Winner:

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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Generac GP1800

Reasons to buy Generac GP1800 :

  • button icon Easy operation with ON/OFF switch
  • button icon CSA Compliant
  • button icon 3.5 gallon steel fuel tank
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down with overload protection
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Generac GP1800 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it can be easily transported from one place to another during emergency power needs.

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Starts with 2,050 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs at 1,800 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

RV ready – inbuilt with a spark arrestor ideal for forested areas and automatic voltage regulation

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Spends approximately 10.5 hours after a 50% load of gas with about 0.33 GPH of fuel consumption

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

17.1 Amps at peak power and 15 Amps running

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

163 cc OHV engine type – has a splash lubrication and will run longer

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

CSA certified

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Features a 3.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs for 10.5 hours after a 1/2 load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Safeguards engine using a low oil shut off function

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Air cools automatically to stop it from getting heat up and damages

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generac 163 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

For multipurpose use – created for home use, job sites, camping, tailgating and any other outdoor activities

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Heavy duty – will light and keep small appliances and tools connected as it deliver emergency power supply

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Framed for durability with hardened steel frame. It is 1¼ inch thick and a full ¼ inch thicker in dimensions for extra strength

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Starts using the uncomplicated traditional pull start method – recoil start

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It has an open frame design – stable and is simple to raise above the ground

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1x Duplex 120 Volts 20 Amps (5-20R) with circuit breaker covered outlets to protect them from unwanted debris

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Portable with its low weight of only 80 pounds

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

80 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Steel frame handle style – it gives a strong lift during movement

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Warranty lasts a period of 2 years

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

18 x 18 x 13 inches – compact size for simple storage

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Comes with a funnel and owner’s manual

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Low oil indicator with a level glance fuel monitoring placed on it

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Switches off automatically once low oil is indicated and fuel tank is not refueled.

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

- 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

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 GP1800
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

- 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

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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