CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Westinghouse WGen3600v VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000:

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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Runners Up:

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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PERFORMANCE:
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DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Wheel type
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen3600v VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4650 W.

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3600 W

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

This generator is camp and RV ready.

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

This generator is gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

This generator has a recoil start method.

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

AC: 120V 60 Hz

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

5.9 hp

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

212 cc Westinghouse OHV 4-stroke

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Thus generator is EPA Certified

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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 PRO5000
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

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4.0 Gallons

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Up to 13.5 Hours

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

This generator features an automatic low oil shutdown.

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

212cc

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

This generator has a digital Hour Meter or voltmeter.

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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 PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil to start

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

This Westinghouse is an open frame generator.

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

99 lbs

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

23.3 x 17.5 x 18.7 inches

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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 an internal trickle and float charger Internal

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

69dBA

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

Westinghouse WGen3600v
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

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