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Westinghouse WGen2000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

Westinghouse WGen2000

Reasons to buy Westinghouse WGen2000:

  • button icon  Has easily identifiable yellow touch points on important features
  • button icon  Has life time support with a 3 year limited warranty.
  • button icon  Has a long running time.
  • button icon  It is easy to maintain since it can shut off automatically when oil is low to prevent engine damage.
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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 WGen2000

  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30469

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Westinghouse WGen2000

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen2000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

2500 watts

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

2000 watts

Yes

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

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is powered by gas

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

26 hours

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is recoil started

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

20 Amps

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

2.6 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

OHV 4 Stroke

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is CARB complaint

No

CSA Certified

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is EPA certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Uses cold start technology for quick start in cold weather

No

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is easy to start since it is designed with a simple traditional pull-start mechanism

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

20 hours

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Available

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

212cc

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

68 DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it can power up several tools at once

Yes

It is multipurpose – can be used in sites, homes and camps

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is heavy duty since it can run high voltage tools when you need them

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Westinghouse WGen2000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Available

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

(two)- Duplex 120V (5-20R)

Yes

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

Portable

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is portable since it has handles which enable you to carry it to any place you want it

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

97 lb

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

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

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It has an open frame which enables you to move it to anywhere you want

Yes

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

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3 years limited warranty

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

L23.5 x W17.5 x H18.7 inch

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Oil bottle, oil funnel and a spark plug wrench

Yes

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It shuts down when the level of oil is low

Yes

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

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

68 DBA

Yes

N/A

Briggs and Stratton 30469

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

• Has an in built fuel gauge which allows a quick, easy and convenient check of the fuel level of the generator. • It is safe and convenient to use since it is designed with an automatic low oil shutdown which protects the engine from damage.

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 WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

• It is not good for powering sensitive electronic devices due to its relatively high THD (<23%). • Has a weight of 91 lbs. making it heavy for transportation. • Has a low fuel efficiency. • It is noisy (68 DBA). • Certain components in this product and its related accessories contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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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