CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Champion 3500 Watt VS. Firman P03601

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8.8
Winner:

Champion 3500 Watt

Reasons to buy Champion 3500 Watt:

  • button icon It is multi-purpose- can be used on fridges, microwave, A/C
  • button icon It is good for emergency backup power
  • button icon Has a 3 year limited factory warranty with free life time technical support from dedicated experts.
  • button icon It is reliable and powerful
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Runners Up:

Firman P03601

Reasons to buy Firman P03601 :

  • button icon A strong and compact tubular roll cage frame design
  • button icon Reliable recoil start ability
  • button icon A 5 gallon fuel tank integrated with a fuel gauge
  • button icon Provides a long 14 hours run time on 50% load
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 3500 Watt

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Champion 3500 Watt

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Champion 3500 Watt

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Champion 3500 Watt VS. Firman P03601

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

Portable when the need to move is required

Starting Watts

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

4375 watts

Yes

4550 starting watts

Running Stats

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

3500 watts

Yes

3550 running watts

RV Ready

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

RV is ready

Yes

Generator contains a 1 TT 30 R outlet and a multi feature control panel - RV ready

Gas Powered

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
No

Yes

Is only powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

12 hours

Yes

Delivers a 14 hour runtime

Recoil Start

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

Can recoil start

Electric Start

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It can use an optional electric switch

No

Dual Fuel

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It runs on dual fuel- propane or gasoline which is good for backing up your essentials

No

FUEL TYPE

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Gas

AMPERAGE

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

30A

Yes

30 Amps

VOLTAGE

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

7.5 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
No

Yes

208 cc

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

3600 RMP

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

Complaint with CARB

CSA Certified

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
No

Yes

N/A

EPA Certified

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It is certified by EPA

Yes

Certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It uses cold start technology for easy start in cold weather

No

Easy to Start

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
No

Yes

Easy to start through using the usual recoil method. Takes a few seconds to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

3.4 gallons

Yes

5 gallon fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt tank gauge

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

20 pound

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

9 hour

Yes

Spend up to 14 hours on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

10.5 hour

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It shuts down after sensing low oil levels

Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown (LOS) protection system. Shuts down when low oil is remaining

Air Cooled

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It is air cooled since it has got A/C

Yes

Phoenix fat head block helps the engine to become air cooled

Engine Capacity

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

224 cc

Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc Firman Engine

Voltmeter

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It has a voltmeter which allows you to monitor power output at a glance

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

68 dB from 23 feet

Yes

68 dBA

Multi-Purpose

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It is multipurpose since it is able to perform multiple tasks- used at job sites, recreation, for emergency use

Yes

Can be used in different places – camps, tailgating, job sites and homes

Heavy Duty

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It is a heavy duty machine- can support lights, power tools, RV A/C units, sump pump

Yes

Easily handles heavy duty tasks. powers up appliances and provides heavy duty lighting

Solar Generator

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Features a compact roll cage frame design. It is very durable and compact

Starting method

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

Recoil start method

Yes

No complicated steps during startup. Also has a engine off and on switch

Champion 3500 Watt

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It has got an open frame with handles for easy transportation

Yes

This generator has an open frame design s

Outlets

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

(1)-120V 30A locking outlet,(1)-120V 30A RV outlet and (1)-120V 20A household outlet

Yes

Outlets includes 1 TT 30 R (RV Ready), 1 L 530 R, 2 120 V Standard (5-20 Duplex)

Portable

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It is a portable machine which makes it easy for you to transport it to anywhere you want

Yes

You can easily move it to another location

Weight

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

119 lb

Yes

110 lbs

Wheel type

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
No

No

Handle style

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It has got two handle making it easy to be carried by two people

Yes

N/A

Warranty

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

26.3" L x 24.8" W x 22.9" H inch

No

Included Accessories

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

Oil funnel

Yes

Bottle of engine oil, Volt lock automatic voltage regulator, oil funnel and SP wrench – 2 x open wrench 10 × 12

Champion 3500 Watt

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

It shuts down automatically indicating low oil levels

Yes

Engine will power off automatically to signal low oil

Low oil shutdown

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

The generator shuts down automatically after sensing that there are low oil levels

Yes

Shuts down on its own when fuel tank is low

Noise Level

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

68 dB

Yes

68 decibels - quiet with a whisper Series muffler

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

• It has got a volt guard which prevents overloads and keeps your valuable equipment safe from voltage spikes. • It comes with a champion support which includes a 3-year limited warranty with free lifetime technical support from dedicated experts. • It can run on either gas or propane right out of the box with included hose which gives you a chance to choose the type of fuel you prefer to use. • It delivers up to 9 hours of power on gas and 10.5 hours on propane hence enabling your essential stay in a good condition

Yes

- Built with a 4 in one data minder that measures hertz, volts, hours and indicates low oil - Can be air cooled through the Phoenix fat head block - Has a long run time of about 24 hours on a 50% fuel load - Generator has a Volt Lock automatic voltage regulator that creates a clean and dependable power output from stream alternator - It has been framed with a tubular roll cage that lasts for years - Outlets includes 1 TT 30 R (RV Ready), 1 L 530 R, 2 120 V Standard (5-20 Duplex) - Uses gasoline which is easy to get - It features up to 4550 starting watts and 3650 running watts - Generator runs relatively quiet with its whisper serried muffler and 68 decibels only - Built with a large 5 fuel tank capacity with inbuilt tank gauge - This generator contains an automatic low oil shutdown (LOS) protection - Its multi featured control panel is located conveniently with a unique outlet cover to guard from dust, dirt and debris - Attached with a 3 year warranty - Bottle of engine oil, Volt lock automatic voltage regulator, oil funnel and SP wrench – 2 x open wrench 10 × 12 of included accessories - Certified by EPA and CARB complaint - Portable with low weight of 110 lbs only - Provides reliable 30 Amps

Cons

Champion 3500 Watt
Firman P03601
Yes

• It is extremely noisy noisy during its operations hence causing noise pollution in the surrounding environment. • It is heavy and bulky making it difficult to transport. • It is associated with poor packaging hence being affected by climatic changes during transportation. • It is a potential source of electric shocks if not kept dry hence causing injury.

Yes

- It is not built with wheels that ease transportation - Not a solar generator - Cannot operate using propane - This generator is not built with simple electric start ability

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