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Generac GP3600 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

Generac GP3600

Reasons to buy Generac GP3600:

  • button icon 4500 starting watts and 3600 running watts
  • button icon Hardened steel tube cradle
  • button icon 3.7 fuel steel tank capacity with gauge
  • button icon Low oil level shutdown and overload protection
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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:
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DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP3600

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac GP3600

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP3600 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it is portable

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

4,500 watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3,600 watts

Yes

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

RV Ready

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Run time of 9.3 hours after a 50% load. Uses a fuel consumption of about 0.4 GPH

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs on gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

120 Voltage

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

212 cc engine type

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

CARB compliant

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Easy to start using the simple traditional pull start mechanism. Effortlessly pull the power cord to start running

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3.7 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs for 9.3 hours after a 1/2 load of gasoline

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low oil level shut down instantly guards engine from getting damaged

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

212 cc Generac OHV 4-stroke engine with splash lubrication ability

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for homes, camping, simple job sites and other places that require emergency power supply

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Heavy duty – can power up different tools, appliances and light up homes during power blackouts

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Steel framed for durability – protect generator from damages

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Built with open frame design – easy to lift above ground and provides stability

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Features 5 AC outlets - 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) and 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) outlets with covers

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Its low weight, wheels and foldable handles make this generator portable

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Only 105 pounds in weight

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Features heavy duty 8 inches never flat wheel type – easy to move generator to another location

Yes

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

Handle style

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Folding handle – easily stores when not in use and helps you carry the generator

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3 year warranty period

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

24 x 22.5 x 21.3 inches – compact size with less storage needs

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Comes with oil, funnel, tool kit and owner’s manual as accessories

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Generac GP3600

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low oil indicator through the digital data center

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Automatically switches off once the oil is low. Also has an overload protection to guard engine from destruction

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Comes with a 4500 starting watts and 3600 running watts - Has a run time of 9.3 hours after a 50% load and fuel consumption of about 0.4 GPH - It is CARB complaint and can be used in multiple countries - Features 5 AC outlets - 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) and 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) outlets with covers to keep it safe from unwanted debris - 212 cc Generac OHV 4-stroke engine with splash lubrication ability - Powers on through the traditional recoil starting method - Generator can be air cooled to avoid heat up after running for long hours - Moves using the heavy duty 8 inches wheels that easily move on different floor types - Features inbuilt folding handles that can be stored for less storage space - Contains a 3.7 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge to prevent engine damage - Digital data center helps you to monitor the status and activity of the generator as well as lifetime run hours - Its low oil indicator and an overload protection alerts you to add or reduce oil - A 3 year limited warranty period - Included accessories are oil, funnel, tool kit and owner’s manual - Compact size of 24 x 22.5 x 21.3 inches that requires little storage space

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 GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- This generator is not RV ready - Difficult to carry on stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Electric user-friendly and remote control starting method not included - It cannot power up heavy appliances - A cold start technology not included

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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