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Generac GP5500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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7.8
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Generac GP5500

Reasons to buy Generac GP5500:

  • button icon Comes with a low oil shutdown protection
  • button icon Circuit breaker protected outlets with covers
  • button icon Large steel fuel tank capacity of 7.2 gallons
  • button icon Generac 389cc OHV engine with a splash lubrication
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7.8
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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30469

  • VOLTAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Noise Level (dBA)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP5500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – Generac GP5500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, this generator can easily be transferred to a different location

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

6875 starting watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

5500 running watts

Yes

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

RV Ready

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

RV ready through its circuit breaker outlets with covers for extra protection

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Powered through gas

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs for 10 hours nonstop on a 50% gas full tank

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Uses the recoil starting method

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

30 Amps cord

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

389 cc OHV engine type – features a flash lubrication to deliver extended engine life

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is CARB Compliant

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Certified by the CSA

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Meets all the EPA standards for certification

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Easy to start through the recoil method – simply use the old method of pulling the coil and engine will run in a few seconds

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

7.2 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Features a low oil shut off to protect from engine damage

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Engine automatically air cools to avoid over heating

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for use in camps, tailgating, power tool use and provision of emergency backup power for homes

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Heavy duty generator – gives emergency power for lightening, charging appliances, powers up small appliances and tools

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Briggs and Stratton 30469

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Has 5 outlets; 120V 20A,240V 30A outlet type and L14-30R twist lock

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Portable using its inbuilt reliable wheels and comfort grip handles

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

180 pounds

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Built with heavy duty never flat wheels. Eases portability across different grounds

Yes

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

Handle style

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Uses a fold down locking handle. Has a comfort grip and locks down to save storage

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Attached with a 2 year limited warranty

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Attached with a starting engine oil and owner’s user manual

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Generac GP5500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Indicates to alert once oil is at minimum in fuel tank

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Able to detect low oil remainder and then shuts down automatically

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low tone muffler – runs this generator on a low noise level for quiet running

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Built with an hour meter that tracks the maintenance intervals - Heavy duty never flat wheels that easily moves on multiple surfaces during movement - Features an Generac OHV engine type containing a splash lubrication that gives long engine life - Generator is environmentally friendly through the EPA certification - Contains a 7.2 gallons steel fuel tank capacity combined with a fuel gauge for additional durability and longer run time - Makes use of fold down handles that can be locked for a strong portability and solid storage - Automatically shuts down when fuel is low to safeguard the engine from destruction - Constructed with a strong steel frame that is hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle for duration - Attached with a 20 feet heavy duty cord with a L14-30R twist-lock plug and 120V 20A,240V 30A outlet type - Engine can be air cooled - Included accessories attached are the starting engine oil and owner’s user manual - Starts with 6875 watts and runs at 5500 watts - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system - 2 year limited warranty - Contains a 30 Amperage cord

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 GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Uses only a single fuel type making it less flexible - It is not CARB and CSA certified for safety - Not constructed with the simple electric starting method - A cold start technology is 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

Overall Winner

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