CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Pulsar PG1202S VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Pulsar PG1202S

Reasons to buy Pulsar PG1202S:

  • button icon It’s a mini portable generator
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down
  • button icon Runs for 8.5 hours on a 1/2 load
  • button icon Starts at 1200 watts and runs at 900 watts
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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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COMPARISON – Pulsar PG1202S VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Features a mini size that is portable to move from one place to another

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1200 peak watts for staring

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

900 running watts of power

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

RV ready – delivers multipurpose and heavy duty power for both indoors and outdoors

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Can run 8.5 hours on a 50% load

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Works with non-leaded gasoline and oil mixture fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

2.2 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

72 cc 2 stroke engine type

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Complies with the CARB standards for safety

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

EPA certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Hassle free starting method. All you do is pull start for the generator to run

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1.1 gallon fuel tank

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Takes up to 8.5 hours nonstop at a 1/2 load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, this generator will shut down immediately low oil is detected in the fuel tank

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generator is air cooled to prevent it from heating up

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

72 cc engine capacity

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

65 dBA noise level

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – can provide emergency power in homes, camps, while fishing, hunting, tailgating etc

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Can handle heavy duty appliances – provides emergency power and keeps your appliances connected

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is framed for durability to last over a long period

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil start

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

PG1202S features an open frame build

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

(2) 120V AC Outlets, (1) 12V DC Output

Yes

(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Portable using its brief and light compact build for easy transportation

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

35 lbs

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Comfort grip handles – easily accessible when moving generator to another place

Yes

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

Warranty

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1 year warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

16.2 x 14 x 14.8 inches

No

Included Accessories

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

12 V battery cables

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Comprises of low oil and over load protection system. Indicates when oil is low

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Automatically shuts down when oil is minimum in the 1.1 gallon fuel tank

Yes

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

Noise Level

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

65 decibels quiet mode system – runs the generator in silence not to interrupt your activity

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

- Generator is able to handle heavy duty appliances and provides emergency power to keeps your appliances connected - Features high beginning watts 1200 watts and 900 running watts for gasoline - It comes with 2 120V AC outlets and 1 12V DC output grant you the ability to charge and power numerous devices - Complies with the CARB standards for safety and is EPA certified for safety - Easy to start using the traditional pull-start mechanism that is user friendly - RV ready through its multipurpose and heavy duty ability for both indoors and outdoors - Generator contains a low oil and over load protection that turns off engine when oil is too low or too much - Has a non leaded gasoline and oil mixture fuel type - On top and easily accessible handle style with a rubberized material to give you a soft handle - Comes with 12 V battery cables of included accessories - Features a lightweight 35 lbs and a compact size - 65 decibels quiet mode system to helps you enjoy quiet running - This brand comes with a 1 year warranty - Provides emergency power for up to 8.5 hours on a 50% load of gasoline - Also contains an engine switch for on and off

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

Pulsar PG1202S
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

- It is not built with wheels to help with movement - Doesn’t use solar as a fuel type - Cold start technology is not included in the generator - Not able to electric start or use a remote control system - Generator uses fuel which may be inflammable if not uses well

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

Overall Winner

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