CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac XD5000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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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 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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac XD5000E

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac XD5000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac XD5000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac XD5000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

5000 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric start

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Uses gasoline fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

41.7/20.8 Amperage

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120/240 volts

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

435 cc industrial grade diesel engine type

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600 RPM engine speed

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

EPA certified for safety

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

A large 12 gallons duel tank capacity for gasoline

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yanmar LW Series 435 cc direct injection engine capacity

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

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

Solar Generator

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Uses an electric starting method with a recoil backup

Yes

Recoil start

Generac XD5000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Its wheels and handle make this generator portable

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

254 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Folding/locking handle style -

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

2 year limited warranty for both commercial and residential uses

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

33.1 x 22.5 x 25.6 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Generac XD5000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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 XD5000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

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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