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Generac XC8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Generac XC8000E

Reasons to buy Generac XC8000E:

  • button icon Contains a built in fuel gauge
  • button icon Portable generator
  • button icon Oversized glove ready touch points
  • button icon X frame heavy duty 12 gauge steel tube
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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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PERFORMANCE:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac XC8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Generac XC8000E

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac XC8000E

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 XC8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generator is portable with hassle free movement to another location

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10,000 starting watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8,000 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready through the L5-30P TO TT-30R adapter for connection and it is transfer switch ready

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Generac XC8000E
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 XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Run time of 11 hours after a 50% load – fuel consumption of approximately 0.77 GPH

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Starts using 83.3/41.7 amps and runs at 66.7/33.3 amperage

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120/240 Volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

426 cc G-force 4-stroke engine type

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

CSA Certified

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

CSA certified

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

User friendly starting method – no complicated methods involved when starting it up

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8.5 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

11 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil shut off with an overload protection

No

Air Cooled

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Air cools automatically to avoid overheating during long run times

No

Engine Capacity

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

426 cc engine capacity

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Built for job sites with jobsite strength ability

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty generator – can handle sensitive electronics like phones, appliances and other tools

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features s fully wrapped X frame design. Made of heavy duty 12 gauge steel tubing for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses both the electric start method and the traditional recoil method

Yes

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

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Open frame design ideal for rough job site environments and fork lifting

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Outlets include - 2x Duplex 120V 20 A (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) and 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R). All outlets are covered

Yes

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

Portable

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is light to transport due to its wheels and steel lifting pocket

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

260 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Built with 10 inch wheel kit – never flat design and easy to move over multiple surfaces

Yes

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

Handle style

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Folding handle and a steel lifting pocket. Simple for people to lift and lift forks to carry

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs for 3 years period

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

34.3 x 28.6 x 32.5 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Comes attached with oil and took kit

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Generac XC8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Indicates instantly when oil is low in the 8.5 gallon fuel tank capacity

No

Low oil shutdown

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Shuts down on its own once oil reached minimum level to protect generator from engine damage

No

Noise Level

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Idle control function minimizes noise output

Yes

N/A

Generac XC8000E

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- Engine can be air cooled to prevent overheating overtime - Outlets include - 2x Duplex 120V 20 A (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) and 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) and all the outlets contain covers to protect them from dirt and other debris - Runs for 11 hours after a 50% load with a fuel consumption of about 0.77 GPH - Features an idle control to conserve the energy in the fuel tank - Inbuilt with folding handles and a steel lifting pocket for easy lifting - A large 8.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge - Up to 10,000 starting watts and 8000 running watts - Heavy duty 10 inch wheels ideal for different floor kinds - CSA certified to meet the safety requirements - Digital data center gives information on lifetime running hours and other maintenance information - Generac OHV 426 cc G-force 4-stroke engine kind with a splash lubrication - Low oil indicator and an overload protection ability - Outlets feature a full panel GFCI protection - Warranty runs for a 3 year period - Starting method includes both the electric and the recoil starting methods - Included accessories are Oil, tool kit, funnel and battery charger

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 XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- No remote control unit - Uses only the gas fuel type and not propane or solar - Quite heavy to carry over highly raised surfaces that wheels can’t climb - Cold start technology is not included

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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