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Generac GP3250 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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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 30676 Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :

  • button icon Runs a total of 14 hours on a 50% load of gasoline
  • button icon 5 gallons fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Up to household outlets and 1 RC outlet
  • button icon 7 inch never go flat wheels
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac GP3250

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP3250

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Generac GP3250

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Generac GP3250

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Generac GP3250 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation

Starting Watts

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3750 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3250 watts at running

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready with its spark arrestor function and circuit breaker protected

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply

Recoil Start

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

30 Amperage

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120/240 volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60 HZ

Yes

60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc OHV engine type

Yes

308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Meets the CSA certification

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

EPA certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Spends 9.7 hours running at a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil shut off that is activated automatically

No

Air Cooled

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc OHV engine capacity with splash lubrication

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose

Heavy Duty

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection

Solar Generator

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Starts using the conventional pull start method of recoiling

Yes

Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin

Generac GP3250

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Open frame design that offers stability and support to the generator

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet

Portable

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

115 pounds only

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors

Handle style

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Folding handle style – makes storage minimal and movement effortless

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2 year period of warranty

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

23 x 22.5 x 21 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Owner’s manual and basic documentation

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Generac GP3250

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Automatically switches off when the oil is minimum

No

Noise Level

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Generac GP3250

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- 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

Cons

Generac GP3250
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

- 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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