CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Winner:

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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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

Generac GP8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Starts with 10,000 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs at 8000 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

RV ready with an hour meter and covered circuit breaker protection

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs for 12 hours on a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, this model recoil starts

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric start

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generic OHV 420cc engine

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is complaint with CSA standards for certification

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Features a 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity of gasoline

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Uses a low oil shut off

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Air cools on its own to avoid heat up

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

420 cc engine type with splash lubrication

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Heavy duty generator – its able to light up places, charge phones and other devices and power 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 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric starting method with a recoil starting method backup

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Portable using the lightweight build, wheels and handles to transport

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

197 pounds of weight

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Battery and user manual

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Generac GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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 GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 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

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