CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Westinghouse WGen3600v VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

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Winner:

Westinghouse WGen3600v

Reasons to buy Westinghouse WGen3600v:

  • button icon Quiet Operation
  • button icon Easy to Maintain
  • button icon Camper & RV Ready
  • button icon Long Running Time
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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 WGen3600v

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

Briggs and Stratton 30469

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Westinghouse WGen3600v

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Air Cooled
  • Voltmeter
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen3600v VS. Briggs and Stratton 30469

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The WGen3600v by Westinghouse is a lightweight, compact generator ideal for project use, camping, or for home use as an emergency backup during a power outage.

Yes

Easy to move to multiple venues for power supply

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

4650 W.

Yes

7500 starting watts

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3600 W

Yes

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

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator is camp and RV ready.

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator is gas powered

Yes

Uses only gas as a source of fuel

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator runs for up to 13.5 hours at a time with a 4 gallon (15 L) gasoline fuel tank.

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator has a recoil start method.

Yes

It recoils to start

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Running Amps. 30A. Peak Amps. 38A.

Yes

25.0 amps – surge

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

AC: 120V 60 Hz

Yes

120/240 Single Phase

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

5.9 hp

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

212 cc Westinghouse OHV 4-stroke

Yes

Made with a 1650 series OHV 342cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator is CARB Compliant and cleared for use in all 50 states of the USA.

No

CSA Certified

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Thus generator is EPA Certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The cold weather does not affect the start of this generator in anyway thanks to its remote start key fob.

No

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator is very easy to start. You do not have to be a professional to start it: so it's as simple as a push of a button to get it started

Yes

No complicate steps for starting – just recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

4.0 Gallons

Yes

7 gallon fuel tank – large tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Up to 13.5 Hours

Yes

Takes 13 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator features an automatic low oil shutdown.

Yes

switches off immediately low oil is detected

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The generator has an emergency lifan engine camping 4-cycle gas powered air cooled OHV engine.

No

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

212cc

Yes

342 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator has a digital Hour Meter or voltmeter.

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It operates with as low as 69 dBA volume which is quiet enough not to interrupt an ongoing conversation.

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it is able to power up many appliances at ago such as lights, A/C and others.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The generator is a heavy duty portable generator to handle your power needs and more.

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This generator is framed for durability.it is made with a long-lasting cast iron sleeve which is very durable.

Yes

Has been framed – enhances durability

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Recoil to start

Yes

Recoil starts – use the traditional easy method

Westinghouse WGen3600v

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

This Westinghouse is an open frame generator.

Yes

Features an open frame

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Two 5-20R 20A 120V Outlets; One TT-30 30A 120V RV Outlet; One L5-30 30A 120V Outlet

Yes

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

Portable

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

The WGen3600v is the reliable and portable way to supply electricity to all of your essential electrical appliances.

Yes

2 wheels and handles enhance portability

Weight

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

99 lbs

Yes

194 pounds in total weight

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

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

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Has double fold-down handles for its flexible transportation/movement

Yes

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

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Has 3 year residential warranty with lifetime technical support from the company

Yes

2 years warranty.

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

23.3 x 17.5 x 18.7 inches

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

Comes With 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

Engine oil, manual guide and a quick start guide

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
No

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

It shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low

Yes

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

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

69dBA

Yes

N/A

Briggs and Stratton 30469

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

In the expected price range Several accessories included RV Ready Recoil start CARB Compliant EPA certified Longer runtime

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 WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30469
Yes

No wheels. No low oil indicator No solar indicator Not dual fuel.

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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