CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Westinghouse WGen2000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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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 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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • CSA Certified
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Wheel type
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen2000 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

2500 watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

2000 watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is powered by gas

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

26 hours

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is recoil started

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

20 Amps

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

60Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

2.6 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

OHV 4 Stroke

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is EPA certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Uses cold start technology for quick start in cold weather

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

20 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Available

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is air cooled

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

212cc

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

68 DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Available

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

(1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

97 lb

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3 years limited warranty

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Oil bottle, oil funnel and a spark plug wrench

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It shuts down when the level of oil is low

Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

68 DBA

Yes

N/A

Briggs and Stratton 30743

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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 WGen2000
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 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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