CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Winner:

Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30743:

  • button icon Comes with a CO guard Carbon Monoxide shut down
  • button icon Starts on 4375 watts and runs on 3500 watts
  • button icon Metallic 4 gallon fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Delivers up to 8 hours of running time on a 50% load
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Heavy Duty
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Westinghouse WGen12000

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons why we like it:

  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Heavy Duty
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

15000 Peak Watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

12000 Rated Watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Westinghouse WGen12000 Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It has an electric start

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

22 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

713 cc Westinghouse V-Twin

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen12000
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;

No

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10.5 Gallons

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

713cc

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

This generator has a Digital Hour Meter or voltmeter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen12000
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

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is an open frame generator

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

This generator is portable and flexible enough

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

352 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Heavy duty never-flat wheels.

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Backed by 3-Year Limited Service

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

34 x 31 x 35 inches

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

N/A

Briggs and Stratton 30743

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen12000
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 WGen12000
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

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