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WEN GN9500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

WEN GN9500

Reasons to buy WEN GN9500:

  • button icon Efficient runtime
  • button icon Remote electric start
  • button icon Powerful engine
  • button icon Transfer-switch ready
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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 :

WEN GN9500

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

WEN GN9500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

WEN GN9500

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
WEN GN9500

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – WEN GN9500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 7500 W and a starting wattage of 9500 W.

Yes

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

Starting Watts

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

9500 starting watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

7500 running watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a portable generator mostly geared towards RV travellers looking for even more independence.

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is gas powered

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

With a full tank, the GN9500 can operate for around 7.5 hours at 50% load (fuel consumption around 0.8 GPH)

Yes

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

Recoil Start

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start provides quick ignition

No

Dual Fuel

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

30amp

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 / 240 volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

420 cc OHV 4-stroke

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. Therefore, its sale and purchase are permitted in all of the 50 states, including California.

No

CSA Certified

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. Therefore, its sale and purchase are permitted in all of the 50 states, including California.

No

Cold Start Technology

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The remote start makes starting this generator in the cold weather easy.

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Thanks to its, remote start technology and electric start, this generator is very easy to start. You do not have to be a professional to start it: so it's as simple as a push of a button to get it started

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

6.6 Gallons

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The fuel tank holds up to 6 gallons of gasoline providing 7.5hours of half-load runtime.

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a low oil shutdown that will make the generator to shut off when the oil is finished.

No

Air Cooled

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4-Stroke 16-HP 420cc Air Cooled OHV Engine

No

Engine Capacity

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

420cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It operates with as low as 72 dBA volume which is quiet enough not to disturb other activities that are going on.

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it is able to power up many appliances at ago such as lights, A/C and others. Conveniently portable with an included set of heavy duty never-flat wheels, handle, and lift bracket, it'll have your house, travel trailer, or jobsite powered in seconds.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a heavy duty portable generator to handle your power needs and more.

Yes

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

Solar Generator

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is framed for durability.it is made with a long-lasting cast iron sleeve which is very durable.

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start provides quick ignition while the included remote turns your generator on and off from over 160 feet away.

Yes

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

WEN GN9500

DESIGN:

Open Frame

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 7500 W and a starting wattage of 9500 W.

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Packed panel includes four standard 120V 15-amp outlets, one RV-ready 120V 30-amp TT-30R outlet, one 12V DC outlet, one L14-30R outlet, and a digital readout

Yes

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

Portable

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Keep your family safe during power outages and natural disasters with the WEN 9500-Watt Transfer-Switch-Ready Portable Generator.

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

208 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8" Solid Wheels

Yes

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

Handle style

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has single fold-down handle for its flexible transportation / movement

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has 3 year residential warranty with lifetime technical support from the company

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

27.3 x 20.8 x 22.2 inches

No

Included Accessories

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Tool kit, key fob, battery, and wheel kit

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

WEN GN9500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is equipped with a low oil sensor and will not start without enough oil in the tank.

No

Low oil shutdown

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low

No

Noise Level

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

72 dba

Yes

N/A

WEN GN9500

CONCLUSION

Pros

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

• The best emergency backup • RV ready • Perfect for job site and camping. • Efficient runtime • Transfer-switch ready • Powerful engine • Remote electric start

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

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

• The run time is a bit low. • Low fuel efficiency

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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