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Generac GP6500E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Generac GP6500E

Reasons to buy Generac GP6500E:

  • button icon Comes with a low oil shutdown protection
  • button icon Circuit breaker protected outlets with covers
  • button icon Large steel fuel tank capacity of 7.2 gallons
  • button icon Generac 389cc OHV engine with a splash lubrication
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Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30743 :

  • button icon Comes with a CO guard Carbon Monoxide shut down
  • button icon Starts on 4375 watts and runs on 3500 watts
  • button icon Metallic 4 gallon fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Delivers up to 8 hours of running time on a 50% load
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • Electric Start
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Noise Level (dBA)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP6500E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – Generac GP6500E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator

Starting Watts

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

6500 starting watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

5500 running watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Powered through gas

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Uses the recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

30 Amps cord

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is CARB Compliant

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Certified by the CSA

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Meets all the EPA standards for certification

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

7.2 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load

Yes

Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Features a low oil shut off to protect from engine damage

Yes

Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank

Air Cooled

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Engine automatically air cools to avoid over heating

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Yes

208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load

Voltmeter

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs

Heavy Duty

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle

Solar Generator

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Portable using its inbuilt reliable wheels and comfort grip handles

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

180 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip

Warranty

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Attached with a 2 year limited warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Generac GP6500E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Indicates to alert once oil is at minimum in fuel tank

Yes

It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Able to detect low oil remainder and then shuts down automatically

Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown

Noise Level

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

- 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

Yes

- 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

Cons

Generac GP6500E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

- 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

Yes

- 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

Overall Winner

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