CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Sportsman GEN4000DFC VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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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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Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30743 :

  • button icon Comes with a CO guard Carbon Monoxide shut down
  • button icon Starts on 4375 watts and runs on 3500 watts
  • button icon Metallic 4 gallon fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Delivers up to 8 hours of running time on a 50% load
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

  • Dual Fuel
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Sportsman GEN4000DFC

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Sportsman GEN4000DFC VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a portable generator with a lightweight build

Yes

Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator

Starting Watts

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4000 Starting Watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3500 Running Watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

RV ready using its multi feature control panel with covered outlets

Yes

Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready

Gas Powered

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on 50% load

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Dual Fuel Capable - operates off Propane or Gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Uses both gasoline or propane

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

30 Amperage

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

ENGINE TYPE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

12 cc

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

CARB Complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

No

Cold Start Technology

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Just simply pull start to begin generator

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1.8 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running

Runtime (Propane)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10 hours of nonstop power supply

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Powers down instantly on low oil alert

Yes

Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank

Air Cooled

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Engine air cools using through the Phoenix Fat Head Block

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Max Pro Series 171 cc engine

Yes

208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load

Voltmeter

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

58 decibels

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs

Heavy Duty

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle

Solar Generator

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil start

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generator contains an open frame design

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Portable through the wheels, handle and low weight

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

110 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Folding handle style

Yes

Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip

Warranty

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

1 year warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

No

Included Accessories

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Alerts user when the oil in the fuel tank is low

Yes

It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown

Noise Level

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

58 decibels noise level with a whisper hybrid dual fuel series

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- Made out of quality aluminum material – easy to maintain - Has been certified by CSA for safety - A strong engine with a 208cc engine capacity - Built with an automatic low oil shut down through the CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown - Powerful generator voltage of up to 120 VAC - It comes with a starting watts of 4375 and a running wattage of 3,500 watts - Uses the recoil start system common in most traditional generators - A 4 gallons fuel tank capacity that is able to run for up to 8 hours on a 50% load - Attached with an engine oil bottle and a owner’s manual as additional accessories - Generator is constructed with a circuit breaker to protect engine from harm - (1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet - Portable and easy to transport through the solid wheels - Bought with a 2 years limited warranty for repair - Features a dual cleaner air cleaner type - Has been framed for durability - Multi-purpose generator can be used in camps, homes and sites - Compact build with 25 inches x 22 inches x 23 inches dimensions - Comfortable grip handle type

Cons

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 dual fuel capacity – only uses gasoline - Will not recharge using direct sunlight - Cannot be electric started – recoil starts only - Heavy to lift to the stairs or onto a car - Generator not built with a run time hour meter - Gasoline is inflammable – be careful during use

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