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- Briggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder
- DuroMax XP13000E
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| Specification | Briggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder | DuroMax XP13000E |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | 6250 W | Winner: Winner: 10500 W |
| Starting watts | 8500 W | Winner: Winner: 13000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 74 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 210 lbs | 236 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 11 h | 8 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 17 h |
| Fuel tank | 7.5 gal | 8.3 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 28 x 27 x 28 | 29 x 30 x 26 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240V 60 Hz |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | 12 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton® | 500 cc DuroMax OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6250 W | 10500 W |
| Starting watts | 8500 W | 13000 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 | 11 h | 8 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 17 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 11675307288 | 811640015718 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 6250 | 10500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 8500 | 13000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 8 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 17 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 1850 Series™ OHV Engine | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 500 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Not available | cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator Winding Material | Not available | Copper windings |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 17 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 8 |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | StatStation™ Digital Display | Not available |
| Idle Control System | No | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection; CO monitoring | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | 10" Never Go Flat Wheels | Not available |
| Starting Components | Recoil | Recoil, Electric |
| Documentation | operator's manual or illustrated parts list | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Extension cord and wheel kit | Funnel, tool kit, battery charging cables, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 0.25 | 3 |
| Part Number | 030728 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Briggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder is a 6250-watt gasoline generator built for homeowners and job sites that need sustained power for essential appliances and tools. With 8500 peak watts, it can start large loads like air compressors and refrigerators that draw high inrush current. The 7.5-gallon fuel tank delivers 11 hours of runtime at half load, meaning users can run the unit through a full workday or overnight without refueling. This is a stationary-leaning portable unit, not a grab-and-go machine. | The DuroMax XP13000E is a gasoline-powered generator with a rated wattage of 10500 watts and a peak wattage of 13000 watts, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications requiring high power output. |
- Most PowerfulDuroMax XP13000E10500W running
- QuietestDuroMax XP13000E74 dB
- Longest RuntimeBriggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder11h at 50% load
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