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- Briggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder
- WEN 56877-CA
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| Specification | Briggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder | WEN 56877-CA |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 7000 W |
| Starting watts | 8500 W | Winner: Winner: 9000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 0 dB | Winner: Winner: 74 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 210 lbs | Winner: Winner: 210 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 11 h | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 7.5 gal | 6.5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 28 x 27 x 28 | Not available |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton® | 420cc OHV engine. |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Not available |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6250 W | 7000 W |
| Starting watts | 8500 W | 9000 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 | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | Not available |
| Compliance | ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 | CARB and EPA III compliant. |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 11675307288 | Not available |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 6250 | 7000 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 8500 | 9000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 9 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | Four 120-Volt receptacles (5-20R). One 120-Volt NEMA receptacle (L5-30R). One 120/240-Volt NEMA receptacle (L14-30). |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | Not available |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 1850 Series™ OHV Engine | OHV. |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 420 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 11 | 9 |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | StatStation™ Digital Display | Digital readout. |
| Idle Control System | No | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection; CO monitoring | Overload protection. |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | 10" Never Go Flat Wheels | Wheel kit. Dual handles. Foldable handles. |
| Starting Components | Recoil | Not available |
| Documentation | operator's manual or illustrated parts list | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Extension cord and wheel kit | Wheel kit. Foldable handles. |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Commercial Warranty | 0.25 | Not available |
| Part Number | 030728 | 56877-CA |
| 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 WEN 56877-CA is a 7000-watt gasoline generator built to handle both steady power and high-demand startup surges. The 9000-watt peak capacity means it can start air compressors, well pumps, and air conditioning units that draw 1.5 to 2 times their running wattage on startup, then settle into continuous operation at 7000 watts. This power band covers most household circuits, power tools, and small job site equipment simultaneously. The 6.5-gallon fuel tank runs for 9 hours at 50 percent load, which translates to roughly 18 hours at 25 percent load for lighter duty cycles. A 2-year warranty backs the unit, giving owners a defined service window for defects. |
- Most PowerfulWEN 56877-CA7000W running
- QuietestWEN 56877-CA74 dB
- Longest RuntimeBriggs & Stratton 30728 Storm Responder11h at 50% load
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