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Generac GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :

  • button icon Runs a total of 14 hours on a 50% load of gasoline
  • button icon 5 gallons fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Up to household outlets and 1 RC outlet
  • button icon 7 inch never go flat wheels
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac GP8000E

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Generac GP8000E

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Generac GP8000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Generac GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation

Starting Watts

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Starts with 10,000 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs at 8000 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready with an hour meter and covered circuit breaker protection

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs for 12 hours on a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply

Recoil Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, this model recoil starts

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generic OHV 420cc engine

Yes

308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is complaint with CSA standards for certification

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features a 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity of gasoline

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses a low oil shut off

No

Air Cooled

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Air cools on its own to avoid heat up

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

420 cc engine type with splash lubrication

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose

Heavy Duty

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection

Solar Generator

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric starting method with a recoil starting method backup

Yes

Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin

Generac GP8000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet

Portable

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Portable using the lightweight build, wheels and handles to transport

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

197 pounds of weight

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors

Handle style

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Battery and user manual

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Generac GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Noise Level

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Generac GP8000E

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- A powerful 208 cc OHV Briggs & Stratton power built 4 stroke - High quality metallic fuel tank with 5 gallon capacity - Up to 4375 starting watts and 3500 of running watts - RV ready through the travel trailer 30 R receptacle - Spends about 14 hours of runtime of a 1/2 load - Has a never go flat wheel type of 7 inches – can easily maneuver over different surfaces - Simple method of start through recoil - Built with an automatic voltage regulation system - Can power up small tools and provide power back up from homes - Easily powers up recreational vehicle using 120 V / 30A RV - Generator has been framed for durability - Comes with an included accessories such as oil - Quality assurance through 2 year warranty - Is entirely CSA certified for safety - Generators works at a great 29.2 amps with a peak of 36.5 amps - Has a suitable size of dimensions that can easily be stored - Contains a spark arrestor - Folding handle makes transportation of generator simple - 1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlets

Cons

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- Doesn’t have a low oil shut off ability - Not built with an electric start ability - Uses only a single type of fuel – gasoline - No indication alert when fuel tank is almost empty - Cannot be solar charged directly from the sun - Is not EPA and CARB certified - Engine is not air cooled - Slightly heavy to carry up stairs or lift to a car - Gasoline can leak which is harmful - Not constructed with an inverter

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