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Generac XD5000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Generac XD5000E

Reasons to buy Generac XD5000E:

  • button icon Up to 32.4 hours of runtime after only a 50% load
  • button icon Electric start with recoil start backup
  • button icon Features an start/run/off switch
  • button icon True power technology
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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:
WINNER :

Generac XD5000E

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac XD5000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Generac XD5000E

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Generac XD5000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Generac XD5000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

XD500E is portable and easy to transport from one place to another during power outage

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

5000 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready – has circuit breakers to protect the engine both indoors and outdoors

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Generac XD5000E
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 XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Takes up to 32.4 hours running on a 50% fuel tank load.

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

41.7/20.8 Amperage

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120/240 volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Generac XD5000E
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 XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

435 cc industrial grade diesel engine type

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM engine speed

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

CSA Certified

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

EPA certified for safety

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Cold start technology – uses the Compression release lever to start amidst cold weathers

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has a start/run/off switch that makes it easy to operate. Select the run to start the generator without an complications

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

A large 12 gallons duel tank capacity for gasoline

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Long run time of up to 32.4 hours after only a 50% gasoline load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil shut off with an hour meter to track the usage

No

Air Cooled

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yanmar LW series engine is automatically air cooled to stop over heating

No

Engine Capacity

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yanmar LW Series 435 cc direct injection engine capacity

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Created for multipurpose operation – camping, tailgating, home use, job sites and any other outdoor events

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty generator – uses less than 6% total harmonic distortion to give a smooth and clean power supply for tools, sensitive electronics and applications

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Framed for durability using a fully welded 1/ 1/4 inch steel frame

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses an electric starting method with a recoil backup

Yes

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

Generac XD5000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Constructed with an open frame design – easy to lift from the ground and stable during storage

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

(1) 23 amp 2-pole main circuit breaker, 120/240V voltage selector switch, (1) 120/240V twist lock outlet NEMA l14-30R, (1) 120v twist lock outlet NEMA l5-30R, (2) 120V 20 amp GFCI Duplex outlets NEMA 5-20R and (2) 20 Amp 1p push button circuit breakers

Yes

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

Portable

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Its wheels and handle make this generator portable

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

254 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10.4 inches solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across different floor kinds during transportation

Yes

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

Handle style

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Folding/locking handle style -

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2 year limited warranty for both commercial and residential uses

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

33.1 x 22.5 x 25.6 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Comes with engine oil and owner’s manual as included accessories

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Generac XD5000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil indicator to inform you about the need to refuel the 12 gallons fuel tank

No

Low oil shutdown

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features a low oil pressure shutdown that will automatically protect the engine from any damage

No

Noise Level

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Generac XD5000E

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- Inbuilt with a compression release lever that simplifies starting during cold ambient temperatures - Very long run time of about 32.4 hours after a 1/2 load from the 12 gallon large capacity fuel tank with a gauge - Easy to begin through its single touch electric start that gives an effortless usage - Features a fuel primer bulb that gives a faster start when the engine had low oil shut down - It comes with an hour meter with a maintenance reset that can track the usage and monitors the maintenance cycles - (1) 23 amp 2-pole main circuit breaker, 120/240V voltage selector switch, (1) 120/240V twist lock outlet NEMA l14-30R, (1) 120v twist lock outlet NEMA l5-30R, (2) 120V 20 amp GFCI Duplex outlets NEMA 5-20R and (2) 20 Amp 1p push button circuit breakers - Heavy duty generator that uses less than 6% total harmonic distortion to give a smooth and clean power supply

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 XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- This generator only uses a single fuel type - Its heavy to carry in places wheels cannot maneuver in

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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