CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP6500 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Winner:

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000:

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP6500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
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COMPARISON – Generac GP6500 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

8000 starting watts

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

6500 running watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Takes 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Runs on gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

54 .2/27.1 Amperage

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

389 cc OHV with a splash lubrication to expand engine life

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Approved for the EPA Certification

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

10 hours long on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Low oil level shut off with an overload protection for safety

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

389 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Heavy duty generator -

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil starting conventional method

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is portable to transfer this generator to different places

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

184 pounds

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

2 years

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Compact measurements of 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Comes with oil and user manual

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

Generac GP6500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Low oil indicator through the hour meter with maintenance alerts

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Low tone muffler for a quiet operation at all times

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

Generac GP6500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

Overall Winner

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