CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac XC8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30713

product1
8
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
Check price here....
VS
product1
7.6
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
Check price here....

summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac XC8000E

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

Generac XC8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Generac XC8000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • ENGINE TYPE
  • CSA Certified
  • Starting method
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
Check price here....

COMPARISON – Generac XC8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30713

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Generator is portable with hassle free movement to another location

Yes

Portable Generator with Wheels. 10-INCH WHEELS FOR PORTABILITY

Starting Watts

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

10,000 starting watts

Yes

5000 watts

Running Stats

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

8,000 watts

Yes

Runs of 6250 watts – very powerful wattage

RV Ready

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

No

Gas Powered

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Works using gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Long run time of 12 hours on 1/2 load

Recoil Start

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Recoil start

No

Electric Start

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Electric start - Easy to operate control panel

Dual Fuel

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

120/240 Volts

Yes

120 Voltage

FREQUENCY

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

426 cc G-force 4-stroke engine type

No

ENGINE SPEED

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

389 cc engine type – heavy duty

CARB Compliant

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

CSA certified

No

EPA Certified

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

8.5 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

5 gallon fuel tank. Delivers 12 hours of uninterrupted runtime

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

11 hours on 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 XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Low oil shut off with an overload protection

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Air cools automatically to avoid overheating during long run times

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

426 cc engine capacity

Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

Noise Level

Multi-Purpose

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Built for job sites with jobsite strength ability

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Uses both the electric start method and the traditional recoil method

No

Generac XC8000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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

(4) 120V household outlets and (1) 120/240V, 30A locking outlet – ideal for portable power usage

Portable

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Generator can be moved to any place.

Weight

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

260 pounds

Yes

187 pounds

Wheel type

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

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

Handle style

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Runs for 3 years period

Yes

N/A

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

34.3 x 28.6 x 32.5 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Comes attached with oil and took kit

Yes

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

Generac XC8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Idle control function minimizes noise output

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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

- 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 XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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

- 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

Overall Winner

Generac XC8000E Check price here....

WAS THIS COMPARISON BETWEEN Generac XC8000E & Briggs and Stratton 30713 HELPFUL TO YOU? IF YES, PLEASE SHARE IT WITH A FRIEND.

0

Thank you for your feedback!

Related Comparisons

Generac XC8000E-vs-DuroMax XP12000EH Generac XC8000E-vs-DuroMax XP4850EH Generac XC8000E-vs-Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator Generac XC8000E-vs-All Power America APGG4000 Generac XC8000E-vs-All Power America APGG10000GLE Generac XC8000E-vs-All Power America G1200 Generac XC8000E-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30708 5750w Generac XC8000E-vs-DuroMax XP5000EHC Generac XC8000E-vs-DuroMax XP4400E Generac XC8000E-vs-DuroMax XP8500E Generac XC8000E-vs-DuroMax XP10000EH Generac XC8000E-vs-DuroStar DS4000S Generac XC8000E-vs-All Power America G10000EGL Generac XC8000E-vs-Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator Generac XC8000E-vs-ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W Generac XC8000E-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30469 Generac XC8000E-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator Generac XC8000E-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30743 Generac XC8000E-vs-Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 Generac XC8000E-vs-Firman H03652