CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac XT8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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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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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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Generac XT8000E

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac XT8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac XT8000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac XT8000E VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is portable to transport

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Starts at 10,000 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8,000 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

RV ready with outlets that have circuit breakers

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Electric starts

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

66.6/33.3 rated Amps and maximum 83.3/41.6 amps

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Voltage of 120/240 VAC – dual rated

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

420 cc engine type

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600 RPM of engine speed

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

CARB Compliant

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

CSA Certified

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

EPA Certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

A large 7.5 gallons or 28.4 liters gas 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 XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Automatically shuts off when the gas is low in fuel tank

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generator runs cool to avoid overheating during prolonger usage

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generac 420 cc engine capacity with an auto voltage regulation

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

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

Solar Generator

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil start

Generac XT8000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Portable to move using wheels and handle to a different location

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

207 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

32.7 x 27.6 x 27.7 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Generac XT8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Low oil level indicator

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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 XT8000E
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

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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