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Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30743 :
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It is a portable generator. Uses wheels and drop down handles for portability
Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator
8000 starting watts
4375 Watts of starting watts
6500 running watts
3,500 Watts of running stats
RV ready – features transfer switch ready covered circuit breaker protected outlets and spark arrestor ideal for forested areas
Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready
Gas powered
Operational with gas
Takes 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank
Up to 8 hours on full hour run time
Recoil start
Recoil starts – easy to start generator
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Runs on gasoline
Uses gasoline to run generator
54 .2/27.1 Amperage
29.0 Amperage
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120VAC
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389 cc OHV with a splash lubrication to expand engine life
Power Built OHV Engine type
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Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified
Approved for the EPA Certification
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Uses the easy pull start method to begin. Easy to begin without following multiple steps
Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method
Holds up to 7.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity with inbuilt fuel gauge
Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load
10 hours long on a 1/2 gasoline load
Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running
Low oil level shut off with an overload protection for safety
Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank
Yes, it is air cooled
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389 cc OHV engine capacity
208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load
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It is multi-purpose. Suitable for power tool use, tailgating, emergency power backup at home and camping
It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs
Heavy duty generator -
Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle
Framed for durability with 1 1/4 inch hardened steel tube cradle
Yes, its constructed with a frame
Recoil starting conventional method
Recoil start
Yes – provides stability and allows you to raise it above the floor
30745 generator has an open frame
Built with 5 AC outlets – 2 x Duplexes 120 V 20 A (5-20R) and 120/240 V 30 A (L14-30R) receptacle
(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet
It is portable to transfer this generator to different places
Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable
184 pounds
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Heavy duty wheel type – doesn’t run flat and easily maneuvers over different in and out door floors
Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces
Locking fold down handle style – gentle on hands and provides compact storage
Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip
2 years
Up to 2 years of limited warranty
Compact measurements of 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches
Comes with oil and user manual
Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle
Low oil indicator through the hour meter with maintenance alerts
It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank
Instantly switches off once low oil is indicated in the fuel tank to safeguard this engine
Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown
Low tone muffler for a quiet operation at all times
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- 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
- Made out of quality aluminum material – easy to maintain - Has been certified by CSA for safety - A strong engine with a 208cc engine capacity - Built with an automatic low oil shut down through the CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown - Powerful generator voltage of up to 120 VAC - It comes with a starting watts of 4375 and a running wattage of 3,500 watts - Uses the recoil start system common in most traditional generators - A 4 gallons fuel tank capacity that is able to run for up to 8 hours on a 50% load - Attached with an engine oil bottle and a owner’s manual as additional accessories - Generator is constructed with a circuit breaker to protect engine from harm - (1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet - Portable and easy to transport through the solid wheels - Bought with a 2 years limited warranty for repair - Features a dual cleaner air cleaner type - Has been framed for durability - Multi-purpose generator can be used in camps, homes and sites - Compact build with 25 inches x 22 inches x 23 inches dimensions - Comfortable grip handle type
- 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
- Doesn’t have a dual fuel capacity – only uses gasoline - Will not recharge using direct sunlight - Cannot be electric started – recoil starts only - Heavy to lift to the stairs or onto a car - Generator not built with a run time hour meter - Gasoline is inflammable – be careful during use
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