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Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
3,500 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
4,375
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Briggs and Stratton OHV
Briggs & Stratton 30466 - 3500 Watt Portable Generator
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- Ideal For Powering A Small Appliance Or A Few Household Items
- Briggs & Stratton 1150 Series™ OHV Engine
- Provides long life, high performance, and great fuel efficiency
- Power Surge™ Alternator
- Produces up to 25% more starting wattage for all your power needs
- Single Sided Control Panel
- All user touch points are conveniently located
- Features rubber outlet covers
- 4-Gallon Metal Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Gage
- Provides up to 8 hours of run time at 1/2 load
- Designed For Easy Mobility
- 8" never go flat wheels
- Fold-down "T-Handle", takes up less space when stored
Specifications
Plug Types
30466
Overview
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
133 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
90 Days
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
26 Inches
Product Width
18 Inches
Product Height
22 Inches
UPC
011675304669
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Auto Voltage Regulation
No
Rated Watts
3500 Watts
Surge Watts
4375 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
15 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
4 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
8 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
Not Measured by Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
No
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Not Applicable
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs and Stratton OHV
Starting System
Recoil Start
CC
250 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
2 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
No
Cast Iron Sleeve
No
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - Wall-Type
1
NEMA L14-20R
1
Reviews
(27)
Briggs & Stratton 30466 Reviews & Ratings
Customer Rating
4.37
(27 Ratings)
5
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Good piece of equipment
By Claude R
Sigel, Pennsylvania
Purchased 11/24/2014 |
Review Posted 05/11/2015
It was delivered to my house and I put it together put oil in it and gas. It started on first pull. I have not had a chance to give it a good test run but was told by my electrician that installed my transfer switch that it was a good generator for what I wanted to use it for.
Claude R Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Broke During Break-In & B&S's Resolution...
By Mike
Ohio
Review Posted 10/15/2013
I am late responding to the outcome of my initial predicament,. I.e., alternator yoke and engine adapter cracked after approx 3 hours of break-in .( possibly due to seized end bearing, damage in transit or misalignment of press fit to engine shaft)... After numerous attempts by local B&S service center to procure replacement parts, per the schematic, I was contacted by B&S Sales/Marketing in June and provided a complete refund on the purchase price. Seems the parts diagram and actual parts shipped were not the same.
Although this particular model is built in PRC ( Peoples Republic of China) I don't view that as a negative..it really offered a lot of perf/features for the price. I ended up buying a big yellow electric start generator from discount store out of desperation, which runs great so far, and I am pleased B&S did the right thing under the circumstances. I must have gotten an outlier based on other reviews.
Although this particular model is built in PRC ( Peoples Republic of China) I don't view that as a negative..it really offered a lot of perf/features for the price. I ended up buying a big yellow electric start generator from discount store out of desperation, which runs great so far, and I am pleased B&S did the right thing under the circumstances. I must have gotten an outlier based on other reviews.
Mike Does Not Recommend This
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3/5
4/5
4/5
So Far So Good
By Albert P.
Manahawkin, New Jersey
Purchased 08/13/2013 |
Review Posted 09/03/2013
My first generator was drowned by Superstorm Sandy, even though it had served me well in the past, so, I made the decision to upgrade and never sit in the dark like a troglodlyte again. The new Generator started up on the first pull, and has run flawlessly under no load for the break-in period. Power inlet and transfer box going in next week, and we'll be ready for the next "100 year storm"...
Albert P. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, Fast
Good Job
By Sam
Virginia
Purchased 01/31/2013 |
Review Posted 03/07/2013
Started on the 2nd pull. Ran smoothly. Very happy so far.
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5/5
5/5
5/5
Happy Customer
By Kristian
Sierra Madre, California
Purchased 01/30/2013 |
Review Posted 02/20/2013
My Briggs & Stratton arrived in good condition. The driver even helped me get the unit up my inclining driveway. Put it together with no problem. Easy to understand instructions. Started on the first pull. Just hope I never have to use for the purpose I bought it .. THE BIG QUAKE! I am a builder so it might come to good use in between.
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5/5
5/5
5/5
3 Hours Into Break-In, It Broke, In For Warranty Repair
By Mike
Ohio
Review Posted 02/09/2013
I bought this B&S 30466 right before Christmas 2012 and have gradually run it under small loads to do initial break-in per owner's manual (5 hours run time then change oil). Ran smoothly and quietly first few runs until yesterday when I heard a pop/crack sound which then became a cacophony of distressed engine/bearing sounds...An authorized dealer said if its running and producing correct voltage to just keep using it until "there is a problem". In fact the problem was evident in small chunk of pot metal identical to the armature body was noticed on the ground under the alternator section plus what appeared to be black soot around the alternator end cap.
Upon removal of the end cap, I discovered that the 4 section yoke surrounding the armature shaft was cracked and missing the piece of metal I found on the ground, plus the horizontal bolts tying front to rear alternator sections was torqued, I.e., not straight any more..IMHO, this is obviously a sign of armature end bearing failure which resulted in the really loud noise, the torqued/broken yoke and the black soot-like stuff around the armature end cap.
Bottom line is that this was a few short seconds from catastrophic failure, am glad I discovered the problem before total meltdown and really hope the warranty service does not replace the alternator with same defective bearing version. Otherwise it is a great generator and hope to get it back soon as I have gotten 5 estimates this week and will be installing new main service panel with Reliance manual transfer switch asap before spring thaw and power outages. Plus I hope the engine itself was not damaged due to the destroyed bearing load.
Hey, I am willing to give Briggs and Stratton the opportunity to make it right..overall, reviews were very positive for this product w only one other report of self-destruction of the generator. P.s. I have had lots of small engine products and just knew that those sounds were not right.....listen to your machines. Final rating depends on how b& s addresses this defect.
Upon removal of the end cap, I discovered that the 4 section yoke surrounding the armature shaft was cracked and missing the piece of metal I found on the ground, plus the horizontal bolts tying front to rear alternator sections was torqued, I.e., not straight any more..IMHO, this is obviously a sign of armature end bearing failure which resulted in the really loud noise, the torqued/broken yoke and the black soot-like stuff around the armature end cap.
Bottom line is that this was a few short seconds from catastrophic failure, am glad I discovered the problem before total meltdown and really hope the warranty service does not replace the alternator with same defective bearing version. Otherwise it is a great generator and hope to get it back soon as I have gotten 5 estimates this week and will be installing new main service panel with Reliance manual transfer switch asap before spring thaw and power outages. Plus I hope the engine itself was not damaged due to the destroyed bearing load.
Hey, I am willing to give Briggs and Stratton the opportunity to make it right..overall, reviews were very positive for this product w only one other report of self-destruction of the generator. P.s. I have had lots of small engine products and just knew that those sounds were not right.....listen to your machines. Final rating depends on how b& s addresses this defect.
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Rating Breakdown
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2/5
2/5
2/5
Big enough
By John M.
Highland Lakes, New Jersey
Purchased 01/23/2013 |
Review Posted 02/02/2013
I needed a 240 volt generator to run my jet well pump in the basement. B&S was recommended by the local small engine shop, they make a decent generator and the parts are not a problem.
I paired it with a Reliant 8 circuit transfer switch and it worked great. It ran my furnace/hot water (oil, base board, 2000 sq ft) well pump, bath exhaust fan and 400 watts of lighting- no problem.
I don't know if I would run my toaster oven or microwave and the well pump at the same time, but it's worth it not to have a giant 7-10,00 watt generator.
I paired it with a Reliant 8 circuit transfer switch and it worked great. It ran my furnace/hot water (oil, base board, 2000 sq ft) well pump, bath exhaust fan and 400 watts of lighting- no problem.
I don't know if I would run my toaster oven or microwave and the well pump at the same time, but it's worth it not to have a giant 7-10,00 watt generator.
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5/5
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5/5
Best Insurance Protection EVER
By Don
New York
Purchased 12/20/2012 |
Review Posted 01/31/2013
Received my new generator, and with the help of a neighbor, unpacked it and set it up! You guys thought of everything, great
instructions, all the parts together, even the oil for the crankcase.
We gassed it up, started on the very first pull on the lanyard
and ran so quiet! My neighbor is a volunteer fireman, and he said that he had never heard one running as quiet as mine!
All in all, I could not be happier that I made this purchase, one of the best buys that I ever made!!
Sincerely, Don LAWSON
instructions, all the parts together, even the oil for the crankcase.
We gassed it up, started on the very first pull on the lanyard
and ran so quiet! My neighbor is a volunteer fireman, and he said that he had never heard one running as quiet as mine!
All in all, I could not be happier that I made this purchase, one of the best buys that I ever made!!
Sincerely, Don LAWSON
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5/5
5/5
5/5
B&S Generator
By Dave
Ohio
Purchased 11/22/2012 |
Review Posted 01/25/2013
I like it very much,I think it was a great buy.
I haven't had a chance to use it much.
No power outage yet.
I haven't had a chance to use it much.
No power outage yet.
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5/5
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5/5
Excellent Service from EDG
By Anthony
South Setauket, New York
Purchased 10/30/2012 |
Review Posted 12/18/2012
Two friends of mine recommended this model.
I ordered 2 of these the day Sandy hit.
One for me and one for my mother.
My mother lost power for a few days and got it back on the day the generators arrived.
It only took 2 days to receive them.
I put the wheels on,oil in the crank case, and filled a gallon of fuel.
Both generators started on the first pull.
I Ran my power drill to drill thru cement walls and had radio going at same time with no problems
I haven't loaded them down fully yet, but I don't foresee any problems.
They look well built and ran fairly quiet at light load.
I might consider getting some hose mufflers to direct the exhaust further away from the house and quiet it even more.
I showed my sister how to start it and she had no problem once she got used to it.
I would highly recommend this for an emergency backup.
I ordered 2 of these the day Sandy hit.
One for me and one for my mother.
My mother lost power for a few days and got it back on the day the generators arrived.
It only took 2 days to receive them.
I put the wheels on,oil in the crank case, and filled a gallon of fuel.
Both generators started on the first pull.
I Ran my power drill to drill thru cement walls and had radio going at same time with no problems
I haven't loaded them down fully yet, but I don't foresee any problems.
They look well built and ran fairly quiet at light load.
I might consider getting some hose mufflers to direct the exhaust further away from the house and quiet it even more.
I showed my sister how to start it and she had no problem once she got used to it.
I would highly recommend this for an emergency backup.
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5/5
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