CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

Westinghouse WGen12000

Reasons to buy Westinghouse WGen12000:

  • button icon 12000 Rated Watts & 15000 Peak Watts
  • button icon Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob
  • button icon Transfer Switch & RV Ready
  • button icon Gas Powered
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30469

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30469 :

  • button icon 10 inch wheels that never go flat
  • button icon Up to 13 hours of nonstop operation on 50% load
  • button icon 1650 series OHV 342 cc engine capacity
  • button icon Contains hour meter for monitoring the gas levels
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Westinghouse WGen12000

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Westinghouse WGen12000

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30469

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Westinghouse WGen12000

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The Westinghouse WGen12000 is an ultra-duty portable generator engineered for strength.

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

15000 Peak Watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

12000 Rated Watts

Yes

6000 running watts – creates 25% more surge wattage for multiple large devices and power tools at ago

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

30469 is RV ready – rolls over multiple floors for easy movement

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Westinghouse WGen12000 Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The WGen12000 can operate for up to 16 hours with a full tank (fuel consumption around 0.95 GPH)

Yes

Delivers nonstop 13 hours on a 50% load of run time

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator has a recoil start as a backup starting method.

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It has an electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Running amps (@120/240V) 100/50 amps Peak amps (@120/240V) 125/62.5 amps

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

AC: 120/240V 60 Hz, DC: 5V

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

22 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

713 cc Westinghouse V-Twin

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
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 WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
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 WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The remote start feature on this generator makes it easy to move.

No

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator is easy to start thanks to its recoil ,electric and remote start.

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

10.5 Gallons

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

10 hours

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator has an automatic low oil shut-off which will protect your generator from permanent damage.

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

713cc

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator has a Digital Hour Meter or voltmeter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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 multipurpose – can be used in sites, homes and camps

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Created for heavy duty – can power multiple large appliances plus power tools at ago

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The Westinghouse WGen12000 has a durable cast iron sleeve, making it so durable.

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Westinghouse WGen12000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is an open frame generator

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Features Two GFCI 120V 5–20R Standard Household Receptacles, One 120V L5-30R Outlet, One Transfer Switch Ready 120V L14-30R, One RV Ready 120/240V 14–50R, and Two 5V USB Ports; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety

Yes

4 of 120-volt outlets and 1 of 120/240-volt 30-amp outlet. Have rubber covers

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator is portable and flexible enough

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

352 pounds

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Heavy duty never-flat wheels.

Yes

Equipped with never go flat wheels – 10 inches. Can rise over different floor types easily

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It has a folding style

Yes

‘T’ handle type – can be folded down to save space. Material gentle on the hands

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Backed by 3-Year Limited Service

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

34 x 31 x 35 inches

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
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

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

Westinghouse WGen12000

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Uses an hour meter – monitors the remaining gasoline levels in the tank

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator has an automatic low oil shutdown.

Yes

Low oil shut down protection – safeguards engine from damage when oil is very low

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

N/A

Briggs and Stratton 30469

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
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

- Constructed with a long power supply of 13 hours at 1/2 load - Will produce up to 25% more wattage for all your power needs - Powerful 1650 Series OHV 342cc Engine capacity - A 2 year limited warranty given on purchase that protect against workmanship and defects - Inbuilt with power surge alternator for multiple large appliance at the same time - Easy to start through the recoil starting option - High running wattage of 6000 watts and starting wattage of 7500 watts - Contains an hour meter to indicate progress of gas in fuel tank - Never flat 10 inches wheels promote portability to different places - Outlets are covered with rubber material for durability - Built with a single sided control panel – easily accessible - Foldable handles are easy to store and handle - Solid and compact build with 28.7 x 18.4 x 25.3 inches dimensions - Metallic fuel tank material that is non rust - Has a fast engine speed of 3600 RPM - Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low in the tank - Has a multipurpose ability of being used in many locations - Includes engine oil, quick start guide and manual guide as extra accessories

Cons

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

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

Yes

- Is not EPA or CARB approved - Cannot be started electrically - Uses only one fuel type – gasoline - Doesn’t charge using direct sunlight - Operates with gasoline which is inflammable - A voltage meter is not included - Generator might release harmful substances from gas during use - Difficult to lift off the ground due to its weight – 194 pounds

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