CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac XC8000E 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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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

Generac XC8000E

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac XC8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generator is portable with hassle free movement to another location

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10,000 starting watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8,000 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric start

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120/240 Volts

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

426 cc G-force 4-stroke engine type

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

CSA certified

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8.5 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

11 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Low oil shut off with an overload protection

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Air cools automatically to avoid overheating during long run times

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

426 cc engine capacity

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Built for job sites with jobsite strength ability

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle

Solar Generator

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Uses both the electric start method and the traditional recoil method

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

260 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs for 3 years period

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

34.3 x 28.6 x 32.5 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Comes attached with oil and took kit

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Generac XC8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Idle control function minimizes noise output

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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 XC8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 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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