WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500-vs-Briggs and Stratton 30743

COMPARISON – WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

Portable

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

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

Starting Watts

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

11500 Peak Watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

8500 running watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

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

Gas Powered

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

The generator has recoil to start method as a backup.

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

Push-Button Electric Start makes starting the WPro8500 effortless.

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

FUEL TYPE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

50-amp

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

120/240V

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

AC Frequency

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

13.5 HP

ENGINE TYPE

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

OHV 4-Stroke Westinghouse Engine

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

3600RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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;

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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;

Cold Start Technology

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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 30743

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

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

6.6 gallons

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

20 lbs

Runtime (Gasoline)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

6 hours on ½ load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Low Oil Shut-Off

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Air Cooled

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

457cc

Yes

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

Voltmeter

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

This generator has a digital hour meter or voltmeter

Noise Level (dBA)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

80dBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

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

Heavy Duty

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Framed for Durability

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

Recoil start

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Open Frame

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

Portable

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

This generator is portable and flexible enough

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

216 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

Heavy duty never-flat wheels.

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

It has a folding style

Yes

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

Warranty

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

Backed by 3-Year Limited Service

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

27 x 22 x 22 inches

Included Accessories

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Low Oil Indicator

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

This generator has an automatic low oil shutdown.

Yes

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

Noise Level

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

80dBA

Yes

N/A

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Pros

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

- 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

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Yes

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

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

PERFORMANCE:	WINNER : WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500 HORSEPOWER EPA Certified Suggested Tank Size (Propane) Voltmeter
DESIGN:	WINNER : WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500 Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:	WINNER : Briggs and Stratton 30743 Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

WESTINGHOUSE WPRO8500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743