Generac GP5500 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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

6875 starting watts

5500 running watts

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

Powered through gas

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

Uses the recoil starting method

Gas fuel type

30 Amps cord

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

N/A

It is CARB Compliant

Certified by the CSA

Meets all the EPA standards for certification

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

7.2 gallon fuel tank capacity

Runs for 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load

Features a low oil shut off to protect from engine damage

Engine automatically air cools to avoid over heating

389 cc engine capacity

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

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

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Recoil starting method

Generator features an open frame design

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

Portable using its inbuilt reliable wheels and comfort grip handles

180 pounds

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

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

Attached with a 2 year limited warranty

28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

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

Indicates to alert once oil is at minimum in fuel tank

Able to detect low oil remainder and then shuts down automatically

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

- 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

- 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