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WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Reasons to buy WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500:

  • button icon 8500 Running Watts and 11500 Peak Watts
  • button icon Powered by a Heavy Duty 457cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine
  • button icon With Automatic Low Oil Shutdown and Digital Hour Meter
  • button icon Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob
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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 :

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The Westinghouse outdoor power equipment WPro8500 is a gas powered portable generator.

Yes

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

Starting Watts

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

11500 Peak Watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8500 running watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has an RV Ready outlet with a rubber cover for added safety.it is perfect for RV travelers.

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The Westinghouse WPro8500 is a gas-powered portable generator with a remote and electric start.

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

With a fuel capacity of 6.6 gallons, the WPro8500 can operate for up to 12 hours using gasoline.

Yes

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

Recoil Start

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The generator has recoil to start method as a backup.

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Push-Button Electric Start makes starting the WPro8500 effortless.

No

Dual Fuel

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

50-amp

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120/240V

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

AC Frequency

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

13.5 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

OHV 4-Stroke Westinghouse Engine

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA and CARB Compliant;

No

CSA Certified

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA and CARB Compliant;

No

Cold Start Technology

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The Westinghouse WPro8500 has a remote start which is also nice in the cold weather.it has no problem starting in the cold weather whatsoever.

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

First and foremost it comes with a remote start key fob and Electric and Recoil Start which make starting the generator very easy.

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

6.6 gallons

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

20 lbs

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

6 hours on ½ load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Air Cooled

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The Westinghouse WPro8500 has an air-cooled 13.5 hp, 457cc, 4-stroke engine that operates at 3600 RPMs.

No

Engine Capacity

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

457cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a digital hour meter or voltmeter

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

80dBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The robust 457cc OHV 4-Stroke Westinghouse Engine is equipped with a steel 6.6 gallon fuel tank and runs for up to 12 hours to power your major appliances such as an air conditioner, refrigerator, and sump pump at the same time. Electric Start Push-Button and remote start key fob offers convenient starting from up to 260 ft. away.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The heavy-duty WPro8500 is designed to provide dependable power and maximize convenience.

Yes

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

Solar Generator

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The Westinghouse WPro8500 has a durable cast iron sleeve, making it so durable.

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric Start Push-Button and remote start key fob offers convenient starting from up to 260 ft. away.

Yes

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

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

DESIGN:

Open Frame

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

The Westinghouse WPro8500 is a powerful open-frame gas-powered generator.

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features Two GFCI 120V 5–20R Standard Household Receptacle, One Transfer Switch Ready 120V L14-30R, and One RV Ready 120/240V 14–50R; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety

Yes

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

Portable

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is portable and flexible enough

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

216 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty never-flat wheels.

Yes

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

Handle style

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has a folding style

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Backed by 3-Year Limited Service

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

27 x 22 x 22 inches

No

Included Accessories

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob, 12V Battery Charger, Oil, an Oil Funnel, a Tool Kit, and a User’s Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low oil shutdown

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has an automatic low oil shutdown.

No

Noise Level

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

80dBA

Yes

N/A

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

CONCLUSION

Pros

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

High runtime. Several GFCI outlets with covers. ST Switch. Electric start push-button switch. Key fob for remote starting. Quiet. Easy to maneuver.

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

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Slightly heavy but it is movable thanks to its wheels. It does not have a low oil indicator

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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