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Briggs & Stratton 30242 6,200-Watt 11 HP Portable Generator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Briggs & Stratton
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $1,099.99
Buy New: $999.95
You Save: $100.04 (9%)
New (2) from $999.95
Rating:  5 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 189.5
Dimensions (in): 32.5 x 18.5 x 24
MPN: 30242
Model: 30242
UPC: 011675302429
EAN: 0011675302429
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 11 HP portable generator provides 6,500 running watts and 8,750 starting watts of power | | • | Runs up to 13 hours at 50% output capacity | | • | 5 convenient outlets in weather-protected enclosure; 10-inch never flat wheels | | • | Internal power surge alternator protects valuable electronics | | • | Measures 28-1/10-by-22-7/10-by-24-1/4 inches (LxWxH); weighs 163 pounds; 2-year limited warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Review
With 6,200 running watts and 8,750 starting watts of reliable electrical power, the Briggs & Stratton's 6,200-watt 11 HP portable generator has you covered when the grid doesn't. Powered by a 10 HP Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV Engine that is engineered to give you longer life, longer running time and reduced noise, this portable generator offers up to 13 hours of runtime when operated at half its output capacity. 
Briggs & Stratton generators are built for outstanding performance. View the generator's features in greater detail. See the product specifications. | 
A powerful 10 HP OHV engine provides extra torque when you need it. Watch the Briggs & Stratton video on torque power. |
With five convenient outlets protected from the elements by a durable weather-protected panel, you can easily hook up TV's, stereos, coffee pots, heaters, laptops, and more. An internal power surge alternator will help to give you peace of mind by protecting your valuable electronics. The generator's 10-inch "never flat" wheels, along with its lightweight 163-pound design, mean that you can easily move this generator as your power needs demand. And the generator's patented Super Silencer muffler eliminates sparking and makes this generator quieter than any in its class, so the conversation inside isn't drowned out by the noisy machine outside. The Briggs & Stratton OHV engine that powers the generator is designed to provide extra torque that helps the generator deliver higher wattage power so you have stand-by power exactly when you need it. For more information about torque, visit the Briggs & Stratton Web site. The Briggs & Stratton 030241 portable generator has a 7-gallon fuel capacity and a cast iron cylinder sleeve that combine to ensures long life and reliable power when you need it most. The generator measures 28.1-by-22.7-by-24.25 inches (LxWxH) and is covered by a 2-year limited, manufacturer warranty. Click here to find the Briggs & Stratton service center near you.
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| Customer Reviews:
 I've Got The Power! June 16, 2008
Sky (New York)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It's actually almost a year and a half since I purchased the Briggs & Stratton 6200-Watt Generator at Amazon. And just as I figured, after making the purchase, we've not lost power for any great length of time that really required powering this baby up...that is until this past weekend. And, man, am I glad I had the generator.
First of all, I have well-water where I live. No power = no water because the pump won't work without power (duh). We had guests this weekend, and with no power for 24 hours, the toilets would have gotten...okay, you get the idea.
Plus it was the weekend, and without the generator the beer would have gotten warm (nooooo!). We have the generator set up to run not only our main refrigerator, but also a mini.
Also on the generator are heat/hot water (oil burner), kitchen lights, living room lights and the wall sockets in the kitchen and living room that include a TV/DVD player. The central air conditioning in my house would be a bit too much for the B & S 6200, so thank goodness it wasn't one of those 95 degree weekends. The 6200 gives you just enough power for the essentials (and a TV!).
The 6200 has an electric starter that's super convenient, but in between uses you might consider completely disconnecting the battery, or charging it every now and then by running the machine. I did not follow my own advice and had to use the pull start this past weekend, which was simple and effortless...the 6200 started on the first pull.
I highly recommend this little 6200-Watt machine. All in all.....it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!
 It's a Generator what are you expecting? August 30, 2007
K. M. (Detroit, Michigan)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've looked long and hard to find a generator that will fit into budject and project size. A stroke of luck landed me this. I was so happy that I saw the price go down I could barely believe it. and was on pins and needles the day that it arrived. The waiting for the freight to arrive was an experience. A semi truck rolls down the street stops at my house pulls out a portable fork truck rolls it to my garage and pulls out again. something to see in a quiet neighborhood. the Assembly was easy enough, my only complaint is that the bracket that holds the rubber feet did not have a hole to bolt into and I had to (per instructions) loosen a vibration mount that attaches to the generator motor to install the rubber hoot bracket. that and the bolts that came with it I changed out with stainless for the rubber feet to attach to the bracket. They were all wrong for it. easy enough fix. so after all my boo hoo'ing........wait one more that I forgot...ever thought on the instruction it says that there is a oil dipstick on the engine......don't believe them and just dump the whole bottle of oil that's included into the motor! after the oil, gas and the minor hook-ups it started with no problems and ran like a dream! I had a pull generator before and that's the last time for that!
I would recommend this for women that don't want to be left in the dark and without means. It has all of the features that are easy to work and you not need any special knowledge of mechanics to get the job done. the only thing that might hold them back is the weight....it is darn close to 200 pounds. every bit of it! but once you have the wheels and front bracket with rubber pads on you've only got maintenance to worry about once and a while and then when you have to fire it up.
Edit of review - One year Later September 13, 2008
The machine still looks like brand new. Runs like it did out of the crate. I've done the required maintenance to it and keep it in my garage most of the time. But when I needed it, it came through like a champ.
We had a 3 day power outage and that generator run for about 22 hours at a time and alot of gas. But it kept the power going to about 1/2 of the house. Great generator!!!!
Feeling Very Secure January 4, 2007
Milton I. Kornfeld (New Fairfield, CT)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Found generator to function perfectly. At 82 years of age,I reached a point where I could no longer depend on starting generator by pull string.
I was also able to keep it out doors by building a house over it to keep
it dry and it starts right up with the electric starter.
It makes me feel very secure knowing that the next blackout will not effect the normal functions of my home.
Great Machine August 28, 2006
B. Cantrell
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
A VERY nice machine. It was easy to assemble, and after filling the oil reservoir, it started on the very first pull! It runs very quietly for an engine of this size.
Unfortunately for me, I found the same machine for $100 less the day after I ordered it -- Oh well........
 Noisy Generator March 11, 2006
C. Myers (Framingham, Massachusetts)
29 out of 31 found this review helpful
I found the assembly and starting of this model very straightforward. Have only tried to run small appliances thus far but power output seems adequate.
This is a noisy product - It is so noisy I thought something was wrong with the machine! I would estimate the noise output in excess of 100 Decibels. If you live in a built up residential area I doubt you will be able to run this model without receiving noise complaints. Contacted Briggs and Stratton who referd us to Generac who told us their is nothing can be done for the noise. They even state that changing the Muffler will void the warranty. I now find I am going to have to build an enclosure to reduce the noise. This is going to take a lot of time and probably cost me a couple of hundred dollars.
The selling feature that really sold this product was the electric start - which I didn't even use as it started so easily.
I am sorry I didn't go with a smaller power output Honda, which allegedly run around 55 Decibels.
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