CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Generac GP8000E

Reasons to buy Generac GP8000E:

  • button icon Electric start with a recoil backup starting methods
  • button icon Up to 12 hours running at a 1/2 gasoline load
  • button icon CSA compliant
  • button icon Durable with a hardened 1-1/4" Steel tube cradle
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac GP8000E

  • Electric Start
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac GP8000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

GP8000E is portable to shift from one place of power supply to a different place

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Starts with 10,000 watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs at 8000 watts

Yes

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

RV Ready

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

RV ready with an hour meter and covered circuit breaker protection

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs for 12 hours on a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Yes, this model recoil starts

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Generic OHV 420cc engine

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is complaint with CSA standards for certification

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Anyone can start it up – uses a single touch startup method for an effortless generator starting

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Features a 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity of gasoline

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Extended 12 hours runtime on only a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Uses a low oil shut off

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Air cools on its own to avoid heat up

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

420 cc engine type with splash lubrication

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Perfect for camping, home use, job sites and any other outdoor events – multi purpose

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Heavy duty generator – its able to light up places, charge phones and other devices and power up small appliances and tools

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Framed with a strong hardened 1 1/4 inch steel tube crib. Provides durability and strength to generator

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Electric starting method with a recoil starting method backup

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Generac GP8000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Constructed with an open frame – effortless to lift off the ground

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Outlets include; (4) 120 volt 5-20R outlets and (1) 20/240 volt L14-30R twist lock outlet – contain a circuit breaker protection

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Portable using the lightweight build, wheels and handles to transport

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

197 pounds of weight

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Never flat heavy duty wheels – smoothly glides on multiple floor types for portability

Yes

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

Handle style

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

An ergonomic locking fold down handle style – offers a reliable portability and minimal storage

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Battery and user manual

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Generac GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low oil indicator and fuel gauge alert you once oil is low in fuel tank

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Shuts down instantly when oil is not added in fuel tank after low oil alert

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Low tone muffler – enjoy a quiet runtime both indoors and outdoors

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Flexible electric starting method with a recoil backup - Contains a Generic OHV 420cc engine with splash lubrication that delivers a long engine life on this model - Powered with an effective wattage of 10000 starting watts and 8000 running watts - Features an automatic shut down feature activated once the fuel is low so as to protect the engine from getting damaged - Low tone muffler for a quiet operation both indoors and outdoors - Framed with quality steel frame hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle to last a long time - Inbuilt with an hour meter that keeps track of the maintenance intervals - Outlets include (4) 120 volt 5-20R outlets and (1) 20/240 volt L14-30R twist lock outlet with a circuit breaker protection - Contains a 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity that gives up to 12 hours after 50% load - Generator is backed with a 2 year limited warranty - It meets the standards required for CSA certification - Uses a heavy duty never flat wheels to easily moves on different terrains - Compact size of 28 x 27 x 25 inches

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 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- It’s not a dual fuel type generator - Cold start technology not included - This model is not CARB compliant - Heavy to lift into a car or upstairs

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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