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Pulsar PG3250 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Winner:

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000:

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Pulsar PG3250 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3250 watts of gasoline

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Runs at 2500 watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Works using gasoline fuel type only

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

27 Amperage

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120 voltage

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

7 Horsepower

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

208cc engine type

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Approved for safety – EPA Certified

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Easy to Start

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Up to 4 gallon fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Features a low oil shut off that is activated instantly

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Generator can be air cooled

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

208 cc OHV Single Cylinder 4-Stroke engine capacity

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Quietly runs at 68 dBA noise level

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Framed for durability using heavy duty powder coated frame

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Uses a recoil starting method

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Constructed with an open frame design

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

97 pounds in weight

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

One year limited warranty

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

24 x 19 x 18 inches

No

Included Accessories

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Has a low oil shutdown that is activated automatically

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

68 decibels of noise level with a muffler

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

CONCLUSION

Pros

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

Pulsar PG3250
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

Overall Winner

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