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- Briggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder
- Ford FG11050PE
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| Specification | Briggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder | Ford FG11050PE |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 9000 W |
| Starting watts | 8500 W | Winner: Winner: 11050 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 78 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 210 lbs | 218 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 11 h | 9.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 7.5 gal | 6.6 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 28 x 27 x 28 | 30 x 29.3 x 25 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton® | 457 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6250 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 8500 W | 11050 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 | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | false |
| Compliance | ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Bonded to frame |
| UPC | 11675307288 | 819699014096 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 6250 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 8500 | 11050 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 1850 Series™ OHV Engine | Ducar OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 457 |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | 10W30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | Not available |
| 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 | Not available |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | 10" Never Go Flat Wheels | Not available |
| Starting Components | Recoil | Not available |
| Documentation | operator's manual or illustrated parts list | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Extension cord and wheel kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 0.25 | 2 |
| 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 Ford FG11050PE is a 9,000-watt gasoline generator built around a 457cc Ducar 4-stroke engine. This wattage class powers most household circuits simultaneously, runs a 240V welder or air compressor, and handles job site tool loads without strain. The 11,050-watt peak gives it enough surge capacity to start large motors and air conditioning units that draw 2 to 3 times their running wattage on startup. Gasoline fuel means quick refueling at any gas station, with no special storage concerns like propane or diesel require. This is a stationary or semi-portable workhorse, not a grab-and-go unit. |
- Most PowerfulFord FG11050PE9000W running
- QuietestFord FG11050PE78 dB
- Longest RuntimeBriggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder11h at 50% load
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