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- A-iPower SUA10000EC
- Briggs & Stratton 30742
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| Specification | A-iPower SUA10000EC | Briggs & Stratton 30742 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 8200 W | 8000 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 10000 W | Winner: Winner: 10000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 77 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 216 lbs | 246 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 7 h | Winner: Winner: 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 7 gal | 7.5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 27.6 x 27 x 25.6 | 28.4 x 30.5 x 29.1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | < 20% % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 459 cc Senci OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | Briggs & Stratton OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 8200 W | 8000 W |
| Starting watts | 10000 W | 10000 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | 7 h | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | false |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame | Bonded to frame |
| UPC | 616641365103 | 11675307424 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 8200 | 8000 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 10000 | 10000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 9 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Senci OHV 4-stroke | Briggs & Stratton OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 459 | 420 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 9 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Low Oil Protection | No | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric | Recoil, Electric |
| Included Accessories | Oil, tool kit, battery charging cables, battery, and wheel kit | Oil, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 2 | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The A-iPower SUA10000EC is an 8200-watt gasoline generator built for home backup and job site power. Its 10000-watt peak capacity means it can start large appliances like air conditioners and compressors that demand high inrush current. Once running, the 8200-watt sustained output powers multiple devices simultaneously, making it suitable for extended outages or construction work where you need both initial surge capacity and steady load handling.
At 216 pounds, this unit is stationary by nature. A-iPower includes a wheel kit in the box, which transforms the weight from a dead-lift problem into a roll-behind solution. The 7-gallon fuel tank runs for 7 hours at half load, meaning a typical job site or home backup scenario requires refueling once daily. The 77 dB noise level is moderate for this wattage class, placing it in the range where outdoor operation is acceptable but indoor use near sleeping areas would cause disruption. | The Briggs & Stratton 30742 is an 8,000-watt gasoline generator built for job sites and home backup power. Its 10,000-watt peak output handles motor startup surges, while the dual-voltage 120/240V configuration powers both household circuits and heavy equipment like air compressors or welders. |
- Most PowerfulA-iPower SUA10000EC8200W running
- QuietestA-iPower SUA10000EC77 dB
- Longest RuntimeBriggs & Stratton 307429h at 50% load
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