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Generac GP3250 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

Generac GP3250

Reasons to buy Generac GP3250:

  • button icon Up to 9.7 hours of runtime after a 50% fuel load
  • button icon A low oil level shut down
  • button icon 8 inch heavy duty never flat wheels
  • button icon Generac 208 cc OHV engine capacity with splash lubrication
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30469

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30469 :

  • button icon 10 inch wheels that never go flat
  • button icon Up to 13 hours of nonstop operation on 50% load
  • button icon 1650 series OHV 342 cc engine capacity
  • button icon Contains hour meter for monitoring the gas levels
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac GP3250

  • EPA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP3250

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac GP3250

Reasons why we like it:

  • EPA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP3250 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, this generator is portable to transport to a different place

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3750 watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3250 watts at running

Yes

6000 running watts – creates 25% more surge wattage for multiple large devices and power tools at ago

RV Ready

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

RV ready with its spark arrestor function and circuit breaker protected

Yes

30469 is RV ready – rolls over multiple floors for easy movement

Gas Powered

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs for 9.7 hours after a 50% load. Generator uses a fuel consumption ability of about 0.36 GPH

Yes

Delivers nonstop 13 hours on a 50% load of run time

Recoil Start

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

30 Amperage

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

120/240 volts

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60 HZ

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

208 cc OHV engine type

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Meets the CSA certification

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

EPA certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Simple starting process without long procedures. Just pull start to begin using the traditional pull start mechanism

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Has a 3.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity that has been incorporated with a fuel gauge

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Spends 9.7 hours running at a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low oil shut off that is activated automatically

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Engine is air cooled – protects generator safe from over heading after long use

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

208 cc OHV engine capacity with splash lubrication

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Multipurpose generator built for job sites, home use, tailgating, camping and any other outdoor activities

Yes

It is multipurpose – can be used in sites, homes and camps

Heavy Duty

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Heavy duty generator – able to light up places, power up small tools and appliances indoors and outdoors

Yes

Created for heavy duty – can power multiple large appliances plus power tools at ago

Solar Generator

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Framed for durability with hardened steel cradle – keeps it from damage in rough environments

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Starts using the conventional pull start method of recoiling

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Generac GP3250

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Open frame design that offers stability and support to the generator

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3 AC outlets - 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) and 1x 120/240V 20A (L14-20R) with circuit breaker protected outlets for protection

Yes

4 of 120-volt outlets and 1 of 120/240-volt 30-amp outlet. Have rubber covers

Portable

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is portable – uses the 8 inch wheels and folding handle style to enhance portability

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

115 pounds only

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

8 inch heavy-duty, never flat wheel type – it makes portability very reliable

Yes

Equipped with never go flat wheels – 10 inches. Can rise over different floor types easily

Handle style

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Folding handle style – makes storage minimal and movement effortless

Yes

‘T’ handle type – can be folded down to save space. Material gentle on the hands

Warranty

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

2 year period of warranty

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

23 x 22.5 x 21 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Owner’s manual and basic documentation

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Generac GP3250

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Indicates by shutting down engine when the oil is low in the fuel tank

Yes

Uses an hour meter – monitors the remaining gasoline levels in the tank

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Automatically switches off when the oil is minimum

Yes

Low oil shut down protection – safeguards engine from damage when oil is very low

Noise Level

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Easy to start through the traditional pull start mechanism or recoil system - 8 inch heavy duty never flat wheels and a folding handle to ease portability - Works with 3750 watts starting and running watts of 3250 watts - Comes with a warranty period of only 2 years - Features a low oil level indicator and shutdown to protect the engine from damage automatically - This generator runs for about 9.7 hours after a 1/2 gasoline load - Comprised of a 3.5 gallon fuel steel tank that is built with a fuel gauge for extended runtime and durability - Designed for multipurpose uses such as home use, job sites, camping, tailgating and any other outdoor events - Features a 208 cc OHV engine engine with a splash lubrication system and can be air cooled to prevent over heating - Outlets include - 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) and 1x 120/240V 20A (L14-20R) with circuit breaker protected outlets for protection - Framed for durability using a hardened steel tube cradle - It is a heavy duty generator that is able to light up places, power up small tools and appliances indoors and outdoors - Generator is both EPA and CSA certified

Yes

- Constructed with a long power supply of 13 hours at 1/2 load - Will produce up to 25% more wattage for all your power needs - Powerful 1650 Series OHV 342cc Engine capacity - A 2 year limited warranty given on purchase that protect against workmanship and defects - Inbuilt with power surge alternator for multiple large appliance at the same time - Easy to start through the recoil starting option - High running wattage of 6000 watts and starting wattage of 7500 watts - Contains an hour meter to indicate progress of gas in fuel tank - Never flat 10 inches wheels promote portability to different places - Outlets are covered with rubber material for durability - Built with a single sided control panel – easily accessible - Foldable handles are easy to store and handle - Solid and compact build with 28.7 x 18.4 x 25.3 inches dimensions - Metallic fuel tank material that is non rust - Has a fast engine speed of 3600 RPM - Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low in the tank - Has a multipurpose ability of being used in many locations - Includes engine oil, quick start guide and manual guide as extra accessories

Cons

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Doesn’t function using an electric start - Created without dual fuel capability - Non CARB complaint - Uses gasoline which is highly inflammable

Yes

- Is not EPA or CARB approved - Cannot be started electrically - Uses only one fuel type – gasoline - Doesn’t charge using direct sunlight - Operates with gasoline which is inflammable - A voltage meter is not included - Generator might release harmful substances from gas during use - Difficult to lift off the ground due to its weight – 194 pounds

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