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Sportsman GEN4000DFC VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

Reasons to buy Sportsman GEN4000DFC:

  • 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 69 db quiet whisper hybrid series
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Runners Up:

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 :

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Sportsman GEN4000DFC

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Sportsman GEN4000DFC VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is a portable generator with a lightweight build

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4000 Starting Watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3500 Running Watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready using its multi feature control panel with covered outlets

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on 50% load

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Dual Fuel Capable - operates off Propane or Gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses both gasoline or propane

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

30 Amperage

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

ENGINE TYPE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

12 cc

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

CARB Complaint

No

CSA Certified

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

12cc OHV Engine; EPA & CARB (California) approved

No

Cold Start Technology

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Just simply pull start to begin generator

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

1.8 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10 hours of nonstop power supply

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Powers down instantly on low oil alert

No

Air Cooled

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Engine air cools using through the Phoenix Fat Head Block

No

Engine Capacity

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Max Pro Series 171 cc engine

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

58 decibels

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

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

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generator contains an open frame design

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Portable through the wheels, handle and low weight

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

110 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Handle style

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Folding handle style

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

1 year warranty

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

24.5" (L) x 17" (W) x 16.5" (H)

No

Included Accessories

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Alerts user when the oil in the fuel tank is low

No

Low oil shutdown

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Noise Level

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

58 decibels noise level with a whisper hybrid dual fuel series

Yes

N/A

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

CONCLUSION

Pros

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It features up to 4000 starting watts and 3500 running watts - It runs relatively quiet with its whisper serried muffler and 69 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 12 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

- 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

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- 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

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