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Westinghouse WGen2000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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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 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 WGen2000

  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Westinghouse WGen2000

  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Westinghouse WGen2000

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen2000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2500 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2000 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is powered by gas

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

26 hours

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is recoil started

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

20 Amps

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60Hz

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

2.6 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

OHV 4 Stroke

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB complaint

No

CSA Certified

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is EPA certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses cold start technology for quick start in cold weather

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

20 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Available

No

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

212cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

68 DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin

Westinghouse WGen2000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Available

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

97 lb

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 years limited warranty

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Oil bottle, oil funnel and a spark plug wrench

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down when the level of oil is low

No

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

68 DBA

Yes

N/A

Westinghouse WGen2000

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- 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 WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

- 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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