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Generac GP6500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

Generac GP6500

Reasons to buy Generac GP6500:

  • button icon 8000 starting watts and 6500 running watts
  • button icon Hour meter and low oil level shutdown
  • button icon Long runtime of 10 hours on a 50% fuel load
  • button icon Fold down locking handles
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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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac GP6500

  • EPA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP6500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac GP6500

Reasons why we like it:

  • EPA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP6500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is a portable generator. Uses wheels and drop down handles for portability

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

8000 starting watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

6500 running watts

Yes

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

RV Ready

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

RV ready – features transfer switch ready covered circuit breaker protected outlets and spark arrestor ideal for forested areas

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Takes 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs on gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

54 .2/27.1 Amperage

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

389 cc OHV with a splash lubrication to expand engine life

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Approved for the EPA Certification

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Uses the easy pull start method to begin. Easy to begin without following multiple steps

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Holds up to 7.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity with inbuilt fuel gauge

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

10 hours long on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low oil level shut off with an overload protection for safety

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

389 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is multi-purpose. Suitable for power tool use, tailgating, emergency power backup at home and camping

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Heavy duty generator -

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Framed for durability with 1 1/4 inch hardened steel tube cradle

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil starting conventional method

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Generac GP6500

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes – provides stability and allows you to raise it above the floor

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Built with 5 AC outlets – 2 x Duplexes 120 V 20 A (5-20R) and 120/240 V 30 A (L14-30R) receptacle

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is portable to transfer this generator to different places

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

184 pounds

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Heavy duty wheel type – doesn’t run flat and easily maneuvers over different in and out door floors

Yes

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

Handle style

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Locking fold down handle style – gentle on hands and provides compact storage

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

2 years

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Compact measurements of 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Comes with oil and user manual

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Generac GP6500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low oil indicator through the hour meter with maintenance alerts

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Instantly switches off once low oil is indicated in the fuel tank to safeguard this engine

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low tone muffler for a quiet operation at all times

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Created with fold down handles that is locking for little space storage and portability - Powerful starting and running watts of 8000 watts and 6500 watts respectively - Built with a Generac 389cc OHV engine type featuring a splash lubrication that gives long engine life - Shuts down on its own when fuel is low in tank to guard the engine from destruction - Built with 5 AC outlets – 2 x Duplexes 120 V 20 A (5-20R) and 120/240 V 30 A (L14-30R) receptacle - This model is EPA certified - Large fuel tank capacity of a 7.2 gallons steel fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge for additional durability - Built with an hour meter for tracking the maintenance intervals - Heavy duty never flat wheels that easily crosses on the multiple grounds - Framed using a strong steel frame that is hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle for durability - Features an automatic voltage regulation system - Engine can be air cooled to prevent overheating after longtime running - Included accessories attached are the starting engine oil and owner’s user manual - Up to 2 year limited warranty - Uses a low tone muffler to run this generator quietly - Overload protection protects generator from damage

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 GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Engine cannot be electric started - Wheels cannot maneuver over stairs and other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use solar and propane as fuel types - It is not CARB and CSA compliant

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

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