CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Winner:

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000:

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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Runners Up:

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 PRO5000

  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Noise Level (dBA)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Starts with 10,000 watts

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Runs at 8000 watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

RV ready with an hour meter and covered circuit breaker protection

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Runs for 12 hours on a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, this model recoil starts

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Electric start

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Generic OHV 420cc engine

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is complaint with CSA standards for certification

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Features a 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity of gasoline

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Uses a low oil shut off

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Air cools on its own to avoid heat up

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

420 cc engine type with splash lubrication

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Electric starting method with a recoil starting method backup

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Portable using the lightweight build, wheels and handles to transport

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

197 pounds of weight

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Battery and user manual

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

Generac GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

Generac GP8000E
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

Overall Winner

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