CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP3600 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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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP3600

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
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COMPARISON – Generac GP3600 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it is portable

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4,500 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3,600 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs on gasoline fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120 Voltage

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

212 cc engine type

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

CARB compliant

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3.7 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 GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Low oil level shut down instantly guards engine from getting damaged

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Steel framed for durability – protect generator from damages

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Only 105 pounds in weight

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3 year warranty period

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Generac GP3600

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Low oil indicator through the digital data center

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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 GP3600
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 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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