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Generac GP5500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

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Winner:

Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w:

  • button icon Built with a multi featured control panel
  • button icon Lasting operation with 11.5 hours of run time on a 50% load
  • button icon Up to 7185 of starting watts and 5750 watts of running watts
  • button icon Simple recoil starting system
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

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

Generac GP5500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

Reasons why we like it:

  • VOLTAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP5500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Yes this generator is portable – wheels and handles enhance its portability from place to place

Starting Watts

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

6875 starting watts

Yes

7185 watts – powerful wattage

Running Stats

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

5500 running watts

Yes

5750 watts – can run large motor driven appliances and tools at ago

RV Ready

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Has 10 a fold up handle and 10 inch never go flat wheels – RV ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Powered through gas

Yes

Uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Uses the recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil starting system

Electric Start

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

30 Amps cord

Yes

Runs on 59.9/29.9 amperage

VOLTAGE

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

Yes

AC - 120/240V 60 Hz – includes an automated voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

389cc OHV engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

It is CARB Compliant

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Certified by the CSA

Yes

N/A

EPA Certified

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Meets all the EPA standards for certification

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
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

Uses a traditional pull to start mechanism – easy to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

7.2 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

Large 7.5 gallons – metallic tank capacity. Provides long hours of run time

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load

Yes

Spends 11.5 hours at 1/2 load – enough lighting and connection during power shortage

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Features a low oil shut off to protect from engine damage

Yes

It is built with low oil shut down. Includes built in fuel gauge and circuit breaker

Air Cooled

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Engine automatically air cools to avoid over heating

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Yes

389 cc OHV – powerful engine capacity

Voltmeter

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Generator is multipurpose – can cool foods, light the house and others connect devices

Heavy Duty

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Can perform heavy duties – provides lighting to homes, offices, camps and tailgating

Solar Generator

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

Yes, it has been bonded to frame for durability

Starting method

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Created as an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Features 4 household GFCI 120 V outlets and 1 120/240 V. Use the 30 A locking outlet for any portable needs. Rubber outlet covers guard against elements

Portable

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Portable using its inbuilt reliable wheels and comfort grip handles

Yes

Easy to shift to a different location

Weight

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

180 pounds

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Solid never go flat wheels. Easily maneuvers over multiple surfaces

Handle style

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Fold up handle style. helps in traveling and storage

Warranty

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Attached with a 2 year limited warranty

Yes

2 years – effective on purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

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

Yes

Rubber outlet covers and oil

Generac GP5500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Indicates to alert once oil is at minimum in fuel tank

Yes

Shuts down when oil level is low

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
Yes

Able to detect low oil remainder and then shuts down automatically

Yes

Low oil and overload protection. Turns off generator on low oil and overload

Noise Level

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
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 30708 5750w
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

• Built with a circuit breaker for protection • Will spend up to 11.5 hours on a 1/2 load • 10 inches never go flat wheels • Created with an open frame • An instant built in overload protection • Handles Fold once placed on the ground • An automatic oil shut off function • Comes with a spark arrestor – suitable for use in forested areas • Makes use of 7185 watts and 5750 watts for start and running • Includes an automated voltage regulation • High quality metallic fuel tank – 7.5 gallons of fuel • Up to 2 years of warranty • Compact size for simple storage - 29 x 26 x 29 inches • Portable to transport to different location • Has a power surge alternator for large motor driven appliances • Delivers a 120240 Voltage run using gasoline • Easily connects to breaker boxes in homes • Comes with data center on control panel • Rubber outlet covers – protects against elements • Keeps your food cold, lights on and family connected during power blackout • No loud noises during run time • Affordable to purchase and maintain • Comes with easy owner’s manual • Has 4 GFCI 120V household outlets, one 120/240V and 30A locking outlet

Cons

Generac GP5500
Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w
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

• Does not have an electric start option • Not complaint to EPA and CARB • Cannot be run using solar • No dual fuel option – doesn’t use propane • Engine cannot be air cooled • Only one color option – black • Heavy to lift in high surfaces like cars and stairs

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