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Westinghouse WGen3600v VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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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 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 WGen3600v

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

Westinghouse WGen3600v

  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Westinghouse WGen3600v

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 WGen3600v VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

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

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4650 W.

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 W

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is camp and RV ready.

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is gas powered

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a recoil start method.

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

AC: 120V 60 Hz

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

5.9 hp

No

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

212 cc Westinghouse OHV 4-stroke

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Thus generator is EPA Certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4.0 Gallons

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Up to 13.5 Hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator features an automatic low oil shutdown.

No

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

212cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a digital Hour Meter or voltmeter.

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil to start

Yes

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

Westinghouse WGen3600v

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This Westinghouse is an open frame generator.

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

99 lbs

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

23.3 x 17.5 x 18.7 inches

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
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

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low

No

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

69dBA

Yes

N/A

Westinghouse WGen3600v

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

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 WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

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

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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