CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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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 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 WGen12000

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

Westinghouse WGen12000

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Westinghouse WGen12000

  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Westinghouse WGen12000

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

15000 Peak Watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

12000 Rated Watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Westinghouse WGen12000 Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has an electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

22 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

713 cc Westinghouse V-Twin

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10.5 Gallons

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

713cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a Digital Hour Meter or voltmeter

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

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

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is an open frame generator

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

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

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

352 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has a folding style

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Backed by 3-Year Limited Service

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

34 x 31 x 35 inches

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has an automatic low oil shutdown.

No

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

N/A

Westinghouse WGen12000

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000
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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