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Generac GP6500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30713

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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 30713

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30713 :

  • button icon Portable Generator with Wheels
  • button icon 12 HOURS OF RUNTIME
  • button icon EASY TO USE CONTROL PANEL
  • button icon Has a power surge alternator
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac GP6500

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • ENGINE TYPE
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
  • Starting method
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP6500

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • ENGINE TYPE
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
  • Starting method
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP6500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30713

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Portable Generator with Wheels. 10-INCH WHEELS FOR PORTABILITY

Starting Watts

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

8000 starting watts

Yes

5000 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

6500 running watts

Yes

Runs of 6250 watts – very powerful wattage

RV Ready

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

No

Gas Powered

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Works using gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Takes 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank

Yes

Long run time of 12 hours on 1/2 load

Recoil Start

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Recoil start

No

Electric Start

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

Electric start - Easy to operate control panel

Dual Fuel

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Runs on gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

54 .2/27.1 Amperage

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 Voltage

FREQUENCY

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

389 cc OHV with a splash lubrication to expand engine life

No

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

Yes

389 cc engine type – heavy duty

CARB Compliant

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Approved for the EPA Certification

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Press on the button to start. Easy to use control panel with quick guides

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

5 gallon fuel tank. Delivers 12 hours of uninterrupted runtime

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

10 hours long on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

Takes 12 hours running after a 1/2 load. Keeps you connected during long power shortages

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Low oil level shut off with an overload protection for safety

Yes

Created with low oil shut off function. Prevents accidents when oil is at minimum

Air Cooled

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

Yes – generator uses the Overhead Valve (OHV) to get air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

389 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

Yes

Noise Level

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Can be used for multi-purpose – RV ready, camping, sites and homes

Heavy Duty

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Heavy duty generator -

Yes

Power surge alternator – generator can power up both small and large electric appliances during power outages

Solar Generator

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Recoil starting conventional method

No

Generac GP6500

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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) 120V household outlets and (1) 120/240V, 30A locking outlet – ideal for portable power usage

Portable

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

It is portable to transfer this generator to different places

Yes

Generator can be moved to any place.

Weight

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

184 pounds

Yes

187 pounds

Wheel type

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Never go flat wheels – 10 inches makes to easy to climb multiple surfaces

Handle style

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Fold up handle style – ideal for storage especially in places with little space

Warranty

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

2 years

Yes

N/A

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Compact measurements of 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Comes with oil and user manual

Yes

Comes with engine oil, operators manual and a quick start up and shutdown guide

Generac GP6500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Low oil indicator through the hour meter with maintenance alerts

Yes

Has an hour meter – shows the amount of time remaining for automatic shut down for low oil

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, generator will go off once low has reached minimum in fuel tank

Noise Level

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Low tone muffler for a quiet operation at all times

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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

- Outlets built with rubber covers that guards against elements - 10 inch never go flat solid wheels that can easily climb over any surface - A long runtime of 12 hours to keep you powered during power shortages - Features a power surge alternator that created a short surge power required to start large and small appliances and tools - A fold up handle with rubber details to prevent slipping off hands - High quality metallic fuel tank with a 5 gallon capacity - Portable generator that can be transported to any place without difficulty - Comes with engine oil, manual and easy start and stop guide - Built with a multi featured control panel that has a circuit breaker protection - Its overhead Valve (OHV) technology helps the generator to run cooler and longer - Heavy duty 389 cc engine type that is reliable and long lasting - Generator has been framed for durability - High start of 6250 watts and operation of 5000 watts - Suitable for portable power needs with its 4 120V household outlets and 1 120/240V, 30A locking outlet - Built for multi-purpose because it is RV ready, camping and homes - Contains a low oil shut down to save engine from damage - Great design that easily blends with décor - Built with an open frame design

Cons

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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

- Not created for solar usage – no direct sun charge - Uses only one type of fuel – might be costly - Does not recoil to start running - Might be hard to carry in places wheels cannot maneuver over - Uses gasoline which is inflammable

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