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- Briggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder
- Pulsar PG6580ECO
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| Specification | Briggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder | Pulsar PG6580ECO |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 6250 W | 5300 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 8500 W | 6580 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 75 dB |
| Weight | 210 lbs | Winner: Winner: 140 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 11 h | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 7.5 gal | 5.3 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 28 x 27 x 28 | 26.6 x 19.7 x 18.7 |
| 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 | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton® | Ducar 274 cc 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 | 5300 W |
| Starting watts | 8500 W | 6580 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 | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| 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 | true |
| UPC | 11675307288 | 814726027100 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 6250 | 5300 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 8500 | 6580 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 10 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 1850 Series™ OHV Engine | Ducar OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 274 |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 10 |
| 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, CO monitoring |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Funnel, tool kit, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 0.25 | Not available |
| 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 Pulsar PG6580ECO is a 6,580-watt gasoline-powered portable generator equipped with a 274cc, 4-stroke, OHV engine. It features electric start with recoil backup, a 5.3-gallon fuel tank providing up to 10 hours of runtime at 50% load, and includes safety features like a CO shutdown sensor and low oil shutdown. Designed for versatility, it offers multiple outlets for various applications and is mounted on a durable powder-coated steel frame with fold-down handles and never-flat wheels for enhanced mobility. |
- Most PowerfulBriggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder6250W running
- QuietestPulsar PG6580ECO75 dB
- Longest RuntimeBriggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder11h at 50% load
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