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  • Briggs & Stratton 30742
  • VEVOR GF5000E-A2
  • Model 30742
    Model 30742

    Briggs & Stratton 8,000W Gas Generator

    8000W
    Running
    0 dB
    Noise
    View details
  • Model GF5000E-A2
    Model GF5000E-A2

    VEVOR 3,600W Dual-Fuel Generator

    3600W
    Running
    0 dB
    Noise
    View details
Quick charts
Each chart uses its own Y-axis scale (so numbers are comparable within a chart).
Running watts
W
Starting watts
W
Noise
dB
Runtime @50%
h
Running watts by fuel
Shows how output changes across gasoline/propane/natural gas (when available).
Generator Specifications Comparison
SpecificationBriggs & Stratton 30742VEVOR GF5000E-A2
General
Product type
Generator
Generator
Fuel
Gasoline
Dual-Fuel
InverterNoNo
Parallel capableNoNo
RV readyNoNo
Running watts
Winner: Winner: 8000 W
3600 W
Starting watts
Winner: Winner: 10000 W
4650 W
Noise (lower limit)
0 dB
0 dB
Weight
246 lbs
Winner: Winner: 122.4 lbs
Run time @50% load
9 h
Winner: Winner: 10.5 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Fuel tank
7.5 gal
4.1 gal
Fuel gaugeYesYes
Approx. dimensions (L × W × H)
28.4 x 30.5 x 29.1
25.3 x 23.8 x 20.7
Electrical
Voltage (AC)
120/240
120
Voltage (DC)
Not available—
Not available—
GFCI outletsYesNo
Covered outletsYesNo
Automatic Voltage RegulationYesYes
THD
Not available—
0 %
Engine
Engine
Briggs & Stratton OHV 4-stroke
Four-Stroke
Alternator
Not available—
Not available—
Starting system
Recoil, Electric
Not available—
Warranty
Warranty
3 years
0 years
Power by fuel
GasolineNot available—Not available—
Running watts
8000 W
3600 W
Starting watts
10000 W
4650 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
9 h
Not available—
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
PropaneNot available—Not available—
Running watts
Not available—
3300 W
Starting watts
Not available—
4130 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
Not available—
Not available—
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Other
Data center
Not available—
Not available—
Indicators
false
Not available—
Compliance
EPA
Not available—
Security
Not available—
Not available—
Spark arrestorYesNo
Neutral
Bonded to frame
Not available—
UPC
11675307424
Not available—
Core / High-priority specs
Generator Type
Not available—
Generator
Running Watts (Gasoline)
8000
3600
Running Watts (Propane)
Not available—
3300
Starting Watts (Gasoline)
10000
4650
Starting Watts (Propane)
Not available—
4130
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
9
Not available—
AC Outlet Types
2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)
Not available—
Electrical & power
Frequency
60
Not available—
Engine & construction
Engine Type
Briggs & Stratton OHV 4-stroke
Four-Stroke
Engine Displacement
420
224
Runtime & fuel system
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
9
Not available—
Outlets & connections
Transfer Switch ReadyNoNo
Safety & compliance
Overload Protection System
Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring
Not available—
Low Oil ProtectionYesNo
Carbon Monoxide MonitoringYesYes
Included equipment
Starting Components
Recoil, Electric
Not available—
Included Accessories
Oil, battery, and wheel kit
Not available—
Warranty & identification
Commercial Warranty
3
Not available—
Part Number
Not available—
GF5000E-A2
Additional specs
Summary
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.
The VEVOR GF5000E-A2 is a dual-fuel generator with 3600 rated watts and 4650 peak watts.
  • Most Powerful
    Briggs & Stratton 30742
    8000W running
  • Quietest
    dB
  • Longest Runtime
    VEVOR GF5000E-A2
    10.5h at 50% load
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