CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

WEN GN9500 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Runners Up:

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 PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 :

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

  • Recoil Start
  • CSA Certified
DESIGN:
WINNER :

WEN GN9500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – WEN GN9500 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

9500 starting watts

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

7500 running watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

This generator is gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Electric start provides quick ignition

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

30amp

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120 / 240 volts

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

2 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

420 cc OHV 4-stroke

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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.

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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.

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

No

Easy to Start

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

6.6 Gallons

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

420cc

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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 PRO5000
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

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

208 pounds

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

8" Solid Wheels

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

27.3 x 20.8 x 22.2 inches

No

Included Accessories

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Tool kit, key fob, battery, and wheel kit

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

WEN GN9500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

72 dba

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

CONCLUSION

Pros

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

WEN GN9500
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

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