CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Westinghouse WGen9500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Westinghouse WGen9500

Reasons to buy Westinghouse WGen9500:

  • button icon Has a remote start key fob which enables you to start your generator from up to 109 yards away.
  • button icon Has 9500 running watts and 12500 starting watts which makes it a strong device.
  • button icon It is easy to maintain
  • button icon Has a transfer switch which allows you to power all your necessities when you need them most.
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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 WGen9500

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Westinghouse WGen9500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Westinghouse WGen9500

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Westinghouse WGen9500

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen9500 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

12500 watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

9500 watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Ready

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is gas powered

Yes

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

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It can be electric started thou it is optional

No

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

36 Amps @ 240V 79 Amps @120V (running Amp)_ 52 Amps @ 240V 104 Amps @120V (starting Amp)

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 / 240 volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen9500
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 WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen9500
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 WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB complaint

No

CSA Certified

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is EPA certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses cold start technology for quick and easy start in cold weather

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is easy to start since it has three alternatives from which you can choose one to use

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

6.6 gallons

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

17.5 hours with remote and electric start

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor which protects the engine from damage by turning the generator off when it detects low oil levels

No

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

457cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

73 DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it is able to power up many toots 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 WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is a heavy duty machine since it can power up all your home essentials when you need it

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric / recoil start method / remote

Yes

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

Westinghouse WGen9500

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has an open frame

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

(2) Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R), (1) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), (1) 120/240V 50A (14-50R) and (2) 5V USB ports

Yes

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

Portable

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable since it is designed with single fold-down handles for easy transportation

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

50.00 lbs.

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10" Solid Wheels

Yes

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

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has single fold-down handle for its flexible transportation / movement

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen9500
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 WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

31.00 x 21.00 x 23.00 inches

No

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Oil Bottle, an Oil Funnel, Spark Plug Wrench, Battery and a Battery Float Charger

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Westinghouse WGen9500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down automatically indicating low oil levels

No

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low

No

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

73 DBA

Yes

N/A

Westinghouse WGen9500

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has outlet covers which keeps out moisture and debris if outlets are not in use. It is transfer switch ready where in case of a power outage, you will be easily able to connect it to a breaker box and power your household. Has an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) and Circuit Breaker Protection Which Protects your appliances and equipment from harmful voltage swings and helps to prevent overload to generator.

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 WGen9500
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It is not good for the powering of sensitive electronic devices because it has a somewhat high THD (<23%)

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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