CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Smittybilt 2786 Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Smittybilt 2786 Generator

Reasons to buy Smittybilt 2786 Generator:

  • button icon 2000 Watt Max Output
  • button icon Carb Approved 4 Stroke OHV Gas Engine
  • button icon Extremely Clean Efficient Inverter Technology
  • button icon Smart Throttle Allows Motor To Run At Varying Speeds
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

  • Recoil Start
  • FREQUENCY
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Smittybilt 2786 Generator

  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – Smittybilt 2786 Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The latest technology has allowed Smittybilt to pack huge power into a small and quiet package.

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2600W peak watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2300W running watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is gas powered for more convenience

Yes

Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load

Run Time on Full Tank

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

6 hours

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

13 Amps

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second

HORSEPOWER

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

ENGINE TYPE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4 Stroke OHV Gas Engine

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Carb Approved

No

CSA Certified

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Starting this generator is pretty easy and fast.

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

1.5 gallons of fuel,

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 hours runtime on ½ load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It automatically shuts off when it runs out of oil.

No

Air Cooled

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Is powered by an air-cooled 150cc 50-State EPA/CARB-Certified 4-Stroke OHV engine.

No

Engine Capacity

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

150cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low Noise 56-63 dB

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for use in camps, tailgating, power tool use and provision of emergency backup power for homes

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty generator – gives emergency power for lightening, charging appliances, powers up small appliances and tools

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

Yes

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

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Dual 120 VAC outlets, Single 12VDC outlet

Yes

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

Portable

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is portable and easily transferred.

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

85 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Wheel. 2786-24.

Yes

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

Handle style

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Cased in a durable plastic housing with easy carry handle and rollers for easy positioning.

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

28 x 22 x 16 inches

No

Included Accessories

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low oil shutdown

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Shuts down automatically.

No

Noise Level

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low Noise 56-63 dB

Yes

N/A

Smittybilt 2786 Generator

CONCLUSION

Pros

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Low noise level. Low oil shutdown Low oil indicator Light weight and portable Convenient handle style open frame design Framed for durability Heavy duty Air cooling

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

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is not a solar generator. It does not have a cold start generator. Not CSA certified

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

Overall Winner

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