CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30713

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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 30713

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30713 :

  • button icon Portable Generator with Wheels
  • button icon 12 HOURS OF RUNTIME
  • button icon EASY TO USE CONTROL PANEL
  • button icon Has a power surge alternator
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Westinghouse WGen12000

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • ENGINE TYPE
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
  • Starting method
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Westinghouse WGen12000

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30713

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Westinghouse WGen12000

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Recoil Start
  • ENGINE TYPE
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
  • Starting method
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30713

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Portable Generator with Wheels. 10-INCH WHEELS FOR PORTABILITY

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

15000 Peak Watts

Yes

5000 watts

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

12000 Rated Watts

Yes

Runs of 6250 watts – very powerful wattage

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

No

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Westinghouse WGen12000 Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start

Yes

Works using gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Long run time of 12 hours on 1/2 load

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

No

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

It has an electric start

Yes

Electric start - Easy to operate control panel

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

120 Voltage

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

22 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

713 cc Westinghouse V-Twin

No

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

389 cc engine type – heavy duty

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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 WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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 30713
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Press on the button to start. Easy to use control panel with quick guides

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

10.5 Gallons

Yes

5 gallon fuel tank. Delivers 12 hours of uninterrupted runtime

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

10 hours

Yes

Takes 12 hours running after a 1/2 load. Keeps you connected during long power shortages

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Created with low oil shut off function. Prevents accidents when oil is at minimum

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

Yes – generator uses the Overhead Valve (OHV) to get air cooled

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

713cc

Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

This generator has a Digital Hour Meter or voltmeter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

Noise Level

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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

Can be used for multi-purpose – RV ready, camping, sites and homes

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

Power surge alternator – generator can power up both small and large electric appliances during power outages

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

Is framed for durability

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

No

Westinghouse WGen12000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

It is an open frame generator

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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) 120V household outlets and (1) 120/240V, 30A locking outlet – ideal for portable power usage

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

This generator is portable and flexible enough

Yes

Generator can be moved to any place.

Weight

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

352 pounds

Yes

187 pounds

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Heavy duty never-flat wheels.

Yes

Never go flat wheels – 10 inches makes to easy to climb multiple surfaces

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

It has a folding style

Yes

Fold up handle style – ideal for storage especially in places with little space

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

Backed by 3-Year Limited Service

Yes

N/A

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

34 x 31 x 35 inches

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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 engine oil, operators manual and a quick start up and shutdown guide

Westinghouse WGen12000

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
No

Yes

Has an hour meter – shows the amount of time remaining for automatic shut down for low oil

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

This generator has an automatic low oil shutdown.

Yes

Yes, generator will go off once low has reached minimum in fuel tank

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

N/A

Briggs and Stratton 30713

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
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

- Outlets built with rubber covers that guards against elements - 10 inch never go flat solid wheels that can easily climb over any surface - A long runtime of 12 hours to keep you powered during power shortages - Features a power surge alternator that created a short surge power required to start large and small appliances and tools - A fold up handle with rubber details to prevent slipping off hands - High quality metallic fuel tank with a 5 gallon capacity - Portable generator that can be transported to any place without difficulty - Comes with engine oil, manual and easy start and stop guide - Built with a multi featured control panel that has a circuit breaker protection - Its overhead Valve (OHV) technology helps the generator to run cooler and longer - Heavy duty 389 cc engine type that is reliable and long lasting - Generator has been framed for durability - High start of 6250 watts and operation of 5000 watts - Suitable for portable power needs with its 4 120V household outlets and 1 120/240V, 30A locking outlet - Built for multi-purpose because it is RV ready, camping and homes - Contains a low oil shut down to save engine from damage - Great design that easily blends with décor - Built with an open frame design

Cons

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30713
Yes

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

Yes

- Not created for solar usage – no direct sun charge - Uses only one type of fuel – might be costly - Does not recoil to start running - Might be hard to carry in places wheels cannot maneuver over - Uses gasoline which is inflammable

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