CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30713

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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 30713

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30713 :

  • button icon Portable Generator with Wheels
  • button icon 12 HOURS OF RUNTIME
  • button icon EASY TO USE CONTROL PANEL
  • button icon Has a power surge alternator
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac GP8000E

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • ENGINE TYPE
  • CSA Certified
  • Starting method
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:

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • ENGINE TYPE
  • CSA Certified
  • Starting method
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30713

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Portable Generator with Wheels. 10-INCH WHEELS FOR PORTABILITY

Starting Watts

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Starts with 10,000 watts

Yes

5000 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Runs at 8000 watts

Yes

Runs of 6250 watts – very powerful wattage

RV Ready

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

RV ready with an hour meter and covered circuit breaker protection

No

Gas Powered

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Works using gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Runs for 12 hours on a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

Long run time of 12 hours on 1/2 load

Recoil Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Yes, this model recoil starts

No

Electric Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Electric start - Easy to operate control panel

Dual Fuel

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 Voltage

FREQUENCY

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Generic OHV 420cc engine

No

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

Yes

389 cc engine type – heavy duty

CARB Compliant

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

It is complaint with CSA standards for certification

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Press on the button to start. Easy to use control panel with quick guides

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Features a 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity of gasoline

Yes

5 gallon fuel tank. Delivers 12 hours of uninterrupted runtime

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Takes 12 hours running after a 1/2 load. Keeps you connected during long power shortages

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Uses a low oil shut off

Yes

Created with low oil shut off function. Prevents accidents when oil is at minimum

Air Cooled

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Air cools on its own to avoid heat up

Yes

Yes – generator uses the Overhead Valve (OHV) to get air cooled

Engine Capacity

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

420 cc engine type with splash lubrication

Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

Noise Level

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Can be used for multi-purpose – RV ready, camping, sites and homes

Heavy Duty

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Power surge alternator – generator can power up both small and large electric appliances during power outages

Solar Generator

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Electric starting method with a recoil starting method backup

No

Generac GP8000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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) 120V household outlets and (1) 120/240V, 30A locking outlet – ideal for portable power usage

Portable

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Portable using the lightweight build, wheels and handles to transport

Yes

Generator can be moved to any place.

Weight

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

197 pounds of weight

Yes

187 pounds

Wheel type

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Never go flat wheels – 10 inches makes to easy to climb multiple surfaces

Handle style

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Fold up handle style – ideal for storage especially in places with little space

Warranty

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

N/A

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Battery and user manual

Yes

Comes with engine oil, operators manual and a quick start up and shutdown guide

Generac GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Has an hour meter – shows the amount of time remaining for automatic shut down for low oil

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, generator will go off once low has reached minimum in fuel tank

Noise Level

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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

- Outlets built with rubber covers that guards against elements - 10 inch never go flat solid wheels that can easily climb over any surface - A long runtime of 12 hours to keep you powered during power shortages - Features a power surge alternator that created a short surge power required to start large and small appliances and tools - A fold up handle with rubber details to prevent slipping off hands - High quality metallic fuel tank with a 5 gallon capacity - Portable generator that can be transported to any place without difficulty - Comes with engine oil, manual and easy start and stop guide - Built with a multi featured control panel that has a circuit breaker protection - Its overhead Valve (OHV) technology helps the generator to run cooler and longer - Heavy duty 389 cc engine type that is reliable and long lasting - Generator has been framed for durability - High start of 6250 watts and operation of 5000 watts - Suitable for portable power needs with its 4 120V household outlets and 1 120/240V, 30A locking outlet - Built for multi-purpose because it is RV ready, camping and homes - Contains a low oil shut down to save engine from damage - Great design that easily blends with décor - Built with an open frame design

Cons

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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

- Not created for solar usage – no direct sun charge - Uses only one type of fuel – might be costly - Does not recoil to start running - Might be hard to carry in places wheels cannot maneuver over - Uses gasoline which is inflammable

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