CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Sportsman GEN4000DF VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

Sportsman GEN4000DF

Reasons to buy Sportsman GEN4000DF:

  • button icon Powered by both gasoline and propane
  • button icon Runs for 10 hours 0n a 1.8 gallon tank
  • button icon Multi feature control panel with covered outlets
  • button icon 58 db quiet whisper hybrid series
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Sportsman GEN4000DF

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Sportsman GEN4000DF

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Sportsman GEN4000DF

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Sportsman GEN4000DF VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is a portable generator with a lightweight build

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

4000 Starting Watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3500 Running Watts

Yes

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

RV Ready

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

RV ready using its multi feature control panel with covered outlets

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on 50% load

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Dual Fuel

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It uses both gasoline and propane

No

FUEL TYPE

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Uses both gasoline or propane

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

30 Amperage

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

171 cc

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

CARB Complaint

No

CSA Certified

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Easy to Start

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Just simply pull start to begin generator

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

1.8 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

10 hours of runtime on a 1/2 load of gasoline

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

10 hours of nonstop power supply

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Powers down instantly on low oil alert

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Engine air cools using through the Phoenix Fat Head Block

No

Engine Capacity

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Max Pro Series 171 cc engine

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

58 decibels

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is multipurpose – great during camping, tailgating, work sites and homes

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Effortlessly powers different kinds of appliance and lighting needs – Heavy duty

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Framed for durability using heavy duty vinyl – guards’ generator from snow, rain, scratches, dust storms and other elements outdoors.

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Sportsman GEN4000DF

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Generator contains a open frame design

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

(2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) DC Outlet 12V8.3A, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V and (1) USB 5VDV

Yes

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

Portable

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Portable through the wheels, handle and low weight

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

110 pounds

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Features a 5.5 inch heavy duty wheels. Easily maneuvers across different surfaces

Yes

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

Handle style

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Folding handle style

Yes

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

Warranty

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3 year warranty

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

30 x 22.8 x 22 inches

No

Included Accessories

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

12V battery cable, oil bottle, a volt lock automatic voltage regulator, tool kit and funnel

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Sportsman GEN4000DF

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Alerts user when the oil in the fuel tank is low

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Automatically switches off once more oil has not been added in fuel tank

Yes

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

Noise Level

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

58 decibels noise level with a whisper hybrid dual fuel series

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- It features up to 4000 starting watts and 3500 running watts - It runs relatively quiet with its whisper serried muffler and 58 decibels - Portable with a briefcase weight of less than 110 pounds - Runs on both gasoline and propane making it flexible - Built with a 1.8 fuel tank capacity - This generator contains an automatic low oil and overload shutdown protection - Features a 171 cc with a cast iron sleeve - Is able to provide up to 30 Amps of dependable power - Has a long run time of about 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load - Generator is both EPA certified and is CARB complaint - Its multi featured control panel is placed suitably with a unique outlet cover to guard from dust, dirt and debris - Attached with a 3 year warranty period - Heavy duty generator avails power to light up indoors and outdoors and keep your family connected during power blackout - Accessories include Bottle of engine oil, Volt lock automatic voltage regulator, oil funnel and SP wrench. - Features a volt lock automatic voltage regulator that produces a clean and steady power output from stream alternator - Outlets includes (2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) DC Outlet 12V8.3A, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V and (1) USB 5VDV - It comes with a Less than 3% Low THD-Clean power - This model is compact with smaller storage dimensions of 30 x 22.8 x 22 inches - Comes with an easy recoil start method

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

Sportsman GEN4000DF
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

- This generator doesn’t contain an electric start - Cannot be operated using solar - Generator has not been framed using a metallic or iron roll cage - A cold start technology is not included on the generator

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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