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Generac GP3600 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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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 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:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP3600

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Generac GP3600

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Generac GP3600

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Generac GP3600 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is portable

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4,500 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3,600 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Generac GP3600
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 GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs on gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 Voltage

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Generac GP3600
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 GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

212 cc engine type

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

CARB compliant

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3.7 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil level shut down instantly guards engine from getting damaged

No

Air Cooled

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Steel framed for durability – protect generator from damages

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

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

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Only 105 pounds in weight

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Handle style

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 year warranty period

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Generac GP3600

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil indicator through the digital data center

No

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Noise Level

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Generac GP3600

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- 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 GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- 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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