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Generac XT8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Generac XT8000E

Reasons to buy Generac XT8000E:

  • button icon Idle control unit
  • button icon 7.5 gallon large capacity large fuel tank
  • button icon OHV engine with a splash lubrication
  • button icon Single touch electric start ability
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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 XT8000E

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

Generac XT8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Generac XT8000E

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac XT8000E

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 XT8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable to transport

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Starts at 10,000 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8,000 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready with outlets that have circuit breakers

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Generac XT8000E
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 XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Spends up to 11 hours of run time after a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric starts

No

Dual Fuel

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

66.6/33.3 rated Amps and maximum 83.3/41.6 amps

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Voltage of 120/240 VAC – dual rated

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Generac XT8000E
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 XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

420 cc engine type

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM of engine speed

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

CARB Compliant

No

CSA Certified

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

CSA Certified

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

EPA Certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Single touch starting – uses the electric hassle free start with a start, run and off switch that is activated in seconds

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

A large 7.5 gallons or 28.4 liters gas fuel tank capacity

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs about 11 hours after a 1/2 load of gasoline

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Automatically shuts off when the gas is low in fuel tank

No

Air Cooled

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generator runs cool to avoid overheating during prolonger usage

No

Engine Capacity

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generac 420 cc engine capacity with an auto voltage regulation

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes – delivers enough power supply for job sites, homes, camps and any other place

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

XT800E is heavy duty – powers up all essential appliances such as electric stove, water heaters, washers, well pumps and other indoor and outdoor equipments

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Framed with a 1 ¼ inches steel tube cradle – gives extra durability and strength to this generator

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Starts on both the electric and recoil pull start method with off/on /run start

Yes

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

Generac XT8000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Constructed with an open frame. Makes lifting it easy and provides stability

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Comes with (2) 120V 20A GFCI 5-20R Duplex outlets, (2) 20A push to reset, (1) 30A 2P circuit breakers and (1) 120/240V 30A L14-30R twist lock outlets

Yes

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

Portable

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Portable to move using wheels and handle to a different location

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

207 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10 inch never flat all terrain wheels – easily maneuvers over the different terrains to another location

Yes

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

Handle style

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Fold down locking handles – comfortable grip during movement and stores easily

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2 year warranty on residential and 1 year warranty on commercial use

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

32.7 x 27.6 x 27.7 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

First oil, battery wall charger adapter, 20 feet cord and a maintenance kit of included accessories

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Generac XT8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil level indicator

No

Low oil shutdown

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Shuts down on its own when oil is low in its fuel tank

No

Noise Level

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Idle control – lessens on the noise created and gives longer running time

Yes

N/A

Generac XT8000E

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- Uses a Generac OHV engine that is air cooled and comes with splash lubrication - Powerful 3600 RPM of engine speed - Framed for durability with a 1 ¼ inches steel tube cradle - 10000 watts and 8000 watts of starting and running - Features an idle control that minimizes the noise and preserves fuel for longer run times - A user friendly single touch electric start with battery and recoil pull start method with off/on /run start - An hour meter that monitors maintenance and tracks the usage - Comes with (2) 120V 20A GFCI 5-20R Duplex outlets, (2) 20A push to reset, (1) 30A 2P circuit breakers and (1) 120/240V 30A L14-30R twist lock outlets - It has a low oil level shutdown that instantly protects the engine from getting spoilt - Covered outlets protect it from environment and harsh operational conditions - Spends up to 11 hours of run time after a 50% fuel tank load - Its power bar monitors the power usage on generator - This generator is EPA and CSA certified and CARB compliant

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 XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- Doesn’t have dual fuel capacity - Fuel is highly inflammable when exposed to fire

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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