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Pulsar PG3250 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

Pulsar PG3250

Reasons to buy Pulsar PG3250:

  • button icon Runs for 12 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load
  • button icon Features an automatic voltage regulation
  • button icon Up to 4 gallon fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Heavy duty powder coated frame
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30469

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30469 :

  • button icon 10 inch wheels that never go flat
  • button icon Up to 13 hours of nonstop operation on 50% load
  • button icon 1650 series OHV 342 cc engine capacity
  • button icon Contains hour meter for monitoring the gas levels
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Pulsar PG3250

  • EPA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Pulsar PG3250

Reasons why we like it:

  • EPA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Pulsar PG3250 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Portable with a lightweight frame that can be moved to any place

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3250 watts of gasoline

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs at 2500 watts

Yes

6000 running watts – creates 25% more surge wattage for multiple large devices and power tools at ago

RV Ready

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

RV ready – built with an automatic voltage regulation and an overload protection

Yes

30469 is RV ready – rolls over multiple floors for easy movement

Gas Powered

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It will take 12 hours running on a 1/2 load

Yes

Delivers nonstop 13 hours on a 50% load of run time

Recoil Start

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Dual Fuel

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Works using gasoline fuel type only

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

27 Amperage

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

120 voltage

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

7 Horsepower

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

208cc engine type

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

CSA Certified

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Approved for safety – EPA Certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Easy to Start

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Easy to start using the common recoil start method. Just pull start to enjoy emergency power

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Up to 4 gallon fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Continuously runs for 12 hours on a 1/2 load of gasoline

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Features a low oil shut off that is activated instantly

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Generator can be air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

208 cc OHV Single Cylinder 4-Stroke engine capacity

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Quietly runs at 68 dBA noise level

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Multipurpose ability built for job sites, homes and any other outdoor recreation activities

Yes

It is multipurpose – can be used in sites, homes and camps

Heavy Duty

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Heavy duty – can handle up to one large appliance and other smaller devices like phones, laptops etc at the same time

Yes

Created for heavy duty – can power multiple large appliances plus power tools at ago

Solar Generator

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Framed for durability using heavy duty powder coated frame

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Uses a recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Pulsar PG3250

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Constructed with an open frame design

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

(2) 120V Outlets & (1) 12V DC Output

Yes

4 of 120-volt outlets and 1 of 120/240-volt 30-amp outlet. Have rubber covers

Portable

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Its lightweight build of only 97 pounds makes it portable to move to multiple places

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

97 pounds in weight

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Equipped with never go flat wheels – 10 inches. Can rise over different floor types easily

Handle style

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The steel frames on both sides can be used as the handle when transporting

Yes

‘T’ handle type – can be folded down to save space. Material gentle on the hands

Warranty

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

One year limited warranty

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

24 x 19 x 18 inches

No

Included Accessories

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil indicator to alert you once low is low in the fuel tank

Yes

Uses an hour meter – monitors the remaining gasoline levels in the tank

Low oil shutdown

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Has a low oil shutdown that is activated automatically

Yes

Low oil shut down protection – safeguards engine from damage when oil is very low

Noise Level

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

68 decibels of noise level with a muffler

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- Runs on a 68 decibels noise level with a muffler - Starts at 3250 for gas and 2500 watts of gasoline - This generator uses the gasoline fuel type which is easily accessible - Lightweight provides a portable design when shifting to another locations - Features a high 120 volts - Contains a heavy duty powder coated frame that is durable for ages - Built with (2) 120V Outlets & (1) 12V DC Output that can power both large and small appliances - Spends up to 12 hours running continuously on only a 1/2 load of gasoline - It means the EPA standards for certification - Contains a low oil indicator and automatically shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank - Warranty period lasts for a limited one year period - Generator is RV Ready to run both indoors and outdoors - A large 4 gallon fuel tank capacity that delivers an extended run time - Comes with a OHV single cylinder 4 stroke engine type that can be air cooled and is reliable - Constructed with a solid and compact dimensions of 24 x 19 x 18 inches only - Multipurpose ability created for work sites, homes, camps, tailgating and other outdoor activities

Yes

- Constructed with a long power supply of 13 hours at 1/2 load - Will produce up to 25% more wattage for all your power needs - Powerful 1650 Series OHV 342cc Engine capacity - A 2 year limited warranty given on purchase that protect against workmanship and defects - Inbuilt with power surge alternator for multiple large appliance at the same time - Easy to start through the recoil starting option - High running wattage of 6000 watts and starting wattage of 7500 watts - Contains an hour meter to indicate progress of gas in fuel tank - Never flat 10 inches wheels promote portability to different places - Outlets are covered with rubber material for durability - Built with a single sided control panel – easily accessible - Foldable handles are easy to store and handle - Solid and compact build with 28.7 x 18.4 x 25.3 inches dimensions - Metallic fuel tank material that is non rust - Has a fast engine speed of 3600 RPM - Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low in the tank - Has a multipurpose ability of being used in many locations - Includes engine oil, quick start guide and manual guide as extra accessories

Cons

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- It doesn’t have an electric start option - Wheels and lockdown handles that are great for transportation are not included - This generator is not flexible enough to use dual fuel types - A cold start technology is not featured on this generator - Cannot use solar to provide emergency power - It is not CARB compliant or CSA certified

Yes

- Is not EPA or CARB approved - Cannot be started electrically - Uses only one fuel type – gasoline - Doesn’t charge using direct sunlight - Operates with gasoline which is inflammable - A voltage meter is not included - Generator might release harmful substances from gas during use - Difficult to lift off the ground due to its weight – 194 pounds

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