CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroMax XP5000EHC VS. Firman P03601

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Winner:

DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP5000EHC:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine of 225
  • button icon Low oil shutoff which Protects your investment by automatically
  • button icon It is multi-purpose
  • button icon It is good for home backup
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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 :

DuroMax XP5000EHC

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

DuroMax XP5000EHC

  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP5000EHC VS. Firman P03601

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Yes

Portable when the need to move is required

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

5,000 watts

Yes

4550 starting watts

Running Stats

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

3550 running watts

RV Ready

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Yes

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

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

the generator is gas powered

Yes

Is only powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

N/A

Yes

Delivers a 14 hour runtime

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Yes

Can recoil start

Electric Start

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Yes, but its optional

No

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Gas

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

Yes

30 Amps

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

7.5HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

Yes

208 cc

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

it is CARB Complaint

Yes

Complaint with CARB

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
No

Yes

N/A

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

it is certified by EPA

Yes

Certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
No

No

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

it is easy to start because it has got two start types namely; recoil and electric start where you can opt to use any of the two.

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

5 gallon fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt tank gauge

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

20 Gallons

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

8.92 hours

Yes

Spend up to 14 hours on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

7.63 hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

the generator shuts off if it senses that the oil is low

Yes

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

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

it is air cooled

Yes

Phoenix fat head block helps the engine to become air cooled

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

225cc

Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc Firman Engine

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

it is available

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

69dB

Yes

68 dBA

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Yes, the generator is multi-purpose since it can run house hold appliances and provide power at job sites

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

it performs heavy duty works such as providing power at job sites plus running heavy home appliances

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Electric / Recoil method

Yes

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

DuroMax XP5000EHC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

it has an open frame

Yes

This generator has an open frame design s

Outlets

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

(TWO) 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and (ONE) 120 / 240V 30A Twist Lock

Yes

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

Portable

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine which easies it transportation to any desired place

Yes

You can easily move it to another location

Weight

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

127 LBS

Yes

110 lbs

Wheel type

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Solid- fill wheels

No

Handle style

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Fold handle style

Yes

N/A

Warranty

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

3 years

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Oil Funnel, Tool Set, Spark Plug Wrench, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and the Owner's Manual

Yes

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

DuroMax XP5000EHC

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Yes

Engine will power off automatically to signal low oil

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

Yes, it shuts down automatically in case it senses that the oil level is low

Yes

Shuts down on its own when fuel tank is low

Noise Level

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

69Db

Yes

68 decibels - quiet with a whisper Series muffler

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

• The generator is powered by a 225cc ohc DUROMAX engine making powerful. • It uses dual fuel since it can run on both propane and gasoline giving you a choice of what fuel to use. • You can choose between operating it at both 120 V and 240 V Simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power. • It has got low oil shut off. • It is reasonably quiet during operation

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

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03601
Yes

• The generator is a potential source of electric shocks in case it is not kept dry hence causing injury. • The engine produces a dangerous chemical which is able to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Poor connection of this generator to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard o people.

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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