Briggs & Stratton Pro Series 30337 10,000 Watt 16 HP OHV V-Twin Gas Powered Portable Generator With Electric Start & Wheel Kit

by Briggs & Stratton

Product Features

• Power surge alternator with durable ball bearing construction and synchronous design delivers ample power for tools and motors
• Command central control panel with full foci protection, makes generator she compliant; for equipment which require large amounts of power on start-up
• Powers everything a Pro Series 3500-6500 watt generator does plus drill, airless sprayer, air compressor; vanguard v-twin OHV engine
• Up to 7 hours run time at 50% load; 8000 running watts/10, 000 starting watts
• 2-year commercial warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 345 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002JIN6SO
• Item model number: 30337
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,635 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Briggs & Stratton PRO Series, powered by Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Engines, are the line of products designed with contractor specific features for the tough demands of the jobsite. Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin OHV Engine - 16 HP, Electric Start delivers effortless starting with the push of a button, PowerSurge Alternator with durable ball bearing construction and synchronous design delivers ample power for tools and motors which require large amounts of power on start-up, Automatic Idle Control saves fuel and reduces noise by idling down engine when not in use, Automatic Voltage Regulation helps maintain steady voltage for sensitive electronics, Command Central Control Panel with full GFCI protection, makes generator OSHA compliant, Durable metal fuel tank provides enough run-time to get through a full day's work, Super Lo-Tone Muffler with US Forestry approved spark arrest, Fold down handles for easy portability, Four Wheel Design with locking brake for puncture resistant mobility over any terrain.

Product Description

Briggs and Stratton Pro Series 8,000 - watt Electric Start Portable Generator. Built RIGHT for the tough demands of the jobsite. Contractor-grade workhorse! With a special Briggs and Stratton high-output Vanguard OHV engine, this bad boy is ready to juice up the jobsite with vital power over the long haul. OSHA-approved and US Forestry-certified for spark arrest too! Built for big jobs: Powered by a Vanguard OHV 16 gross HP, 480 cc engine ; Easy push-button electric starting; 7-gallon fuel tank, 7 hours run time at half-load; Sturdy steel frame with powder-coat finish; Provides 2 x 120V, 1 x 120V / 240V-30A, 1 x 120V-30A, and 1 x 12V DC outlets; 4 extra-large 10" wheels with locking break; PowerSurge alternator delivers ample power for tools and motors with high starting power requirements; Full control panel GFCI protection makes this OSHA-approved; Automatic idle control saves fuel and reduces noise by idling down when not in use; Automatic voltage regulation helps maintain steady voltage for sensitive electronics; Super Lo-Tone muffler with US Forestry-approved spark arrest; 10,000 starting watts. 8,000 continuous watts.; Order yours today! Please Note: This item is shipped directly from the factory. This item will be shipped by commercial carrier curbside. Ships in 1 box: 37" x 21" x 28.25", 277 lbs. High-value orders require a physical street address, otherwise insurance costs will be added to the shipping total. Please Note: Once item has contained gas, kerosene, butane, diesel, or oil it cannot be returned without calling for inspection instructions. WARNING: Gas-powered Engines/Generators cannot be shipped to California or Canada. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Gas-powered Engines/Generators. Briggs and Stratton Pro Series 8,000-watt Portable Generator

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The generator is not defective, December 13, 2011

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This review is from: Briggs & Stratton Pro Series 30337 10,000 Watt 16 HP OHV V-Twin Gas Powered Portable Generator With Electric Start & Wheel Kit (Lawn & Patio)

Your generator is not defective. Get some information on switching the neutral wire on your tranfer switch. Most tranfer switches only switch the two hots and not the neutral or ground. The Briggs Pro generator bonds its neutral to ground so now you have two: one on your home panel which is shared with the generator via the transfer switch and the other on the generator itself. The generator senses that not all the current is coming back to the generator and thinks there is a ground fault so it trips the circuit. You need a four pole transfer switch which will switch the neutral along with the hots. An alternative would be to buy one of those cheapie generators without GFCI so that you would only have one neutral and one ground. Hope this helps. After doing some research I see this is a common problem.

4.0 out of 5 stars briggs 30337 generator, January 3, 2012

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Brian - See all my reviews

This review is from: Briggs & Stratton Pro Series 30337 10,000 Watt 16 HP OHV V-Twin Gas Powered Portable Generator With Electric Start & Wheel Kit (Lawn & Patio)

I got this generator for backup home use. When connecting to the house transfer switch, the gfci would trip immediately. I was able to remove the jumper that bonded neutral to frame; however, this did not solve the problem. I ordered a new 2 pole double 40amp GE breaker (non gfci) that would fit the connections (was $25 shipped online or $80 locally). After removing the gfci, this unit powered my house without issue. Unit is well built and hopefully will run flawlessly when needed. This unit is designed more for jobsite use than home backup as the gfci can be an issue unless certain steps are taken. Look for a floating neutral without gfci to make the simplest connection to the house.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM FOR HOME BACKUP, December 10, 2011

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SHAIKH RABIUL HOQUE - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Briggs & Stratton Pro Series 30337 10,000 Watt 16 HP OHV V-Twin Gas Powered Portable Generator With Electric Start & Wheel Kit (Lawn & Patio)

Brought it from CPOoutlets for home back-up. This is a defective generator by design. The GFCI would immediately trip as soon as it is connected to the 4-prong 240v outlet even without any load. Spent over $350 taking it to an authorized dealer and evaluation by an electrician. Spoke to B&G customer service and they have no clue what to do. The authorized dealer said that there is no problem and suggested to have a certified electrician look at it (charged $75 even though it is covered under warranty). My certified electrician's Honda generator worked fine on all my home circuit (through transfer switch). His is a 6500W generator and the one I got is the 8000W generator (PRO8000). He tried several things (e.g. drove a ground rod and connected it to the generator, removing jumper etc) and still it would trip without any load. He even disabled the GFCI (leaving breaker function on) and still it would trip as soon as the first load (on any circuit) is applied. My electrician spent over 5 hours with this generator. This generator is simply useless as a home back-up and has no worth for the price. It is piece of brick now.Would forever stay away from Briggs and Stratton and would not recommend this to anybody.