CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroMax XP5000EHC VS. Firman P03608

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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 P03608

Reasons to buy Firman P03608 :

  • button icon A remote control system with simple button click
  • button icon CARB certified
  • button icon Up to 14 hours of nonstop operation
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP5000EHC

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons why we like it:

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP5000EHC VS. Firman P03608

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Yes

It is a portable generator that can be moved easily

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

5,000 watts

Yes

4550 starting Watts

Running Stats

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

3650 running watts

RV Ready

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Yes

Generator has a multi feature control panel – RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

the generator is gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

N/A

Yes

14 hours of continuous run time

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Yes

Recoil starts

Electric Start

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

Yes, but its optional

Yes

Electric starts through remote control system

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

Yes

Yes

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Gas

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

7.5HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

Yes

208 cc engine type – powerful enough to run for 14 hours nonstop

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

it is CARB Complaint

Yes

Yes

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
No

Yes

N/A

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

it is certified by EPA

Yes

Has been certified by EPA c

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
No

No

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
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

Remote control – 168 feet away

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

5 gallon

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

20 Gallons

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

8.92 hours

Yes

Takes approximately 14 hours of run time

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

7.63 hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

An automatic low oil protection – lights up when engine oil is minimum

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

it is air cooled

Yes

Runs cool using Phoenix fat head block. Saves generator from overheating

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

225cc

Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

it is available

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

69dB

Yes

68 decibels – quiet operation

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for work site, camping, and supply of emergency power

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Can run heavy duty tasks such as lighting and powering of appliances at ago

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Compact tubular roll cage frame - Framed for durability.

Starting method

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

Electric / Recoil method

Yes

Both electric start, remote control start and recoil starting method

DuroMax XP5000EHC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

it has an open frame

Yes

Built with an open frame

Outlets

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

(2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V and (1) L5-30R 30A-120V Twist lock

Portable

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Can be easily transported both indoors and outdoors

Weight

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

127 LBS

Yes

129 lbs – lightweight generator

Wheel type

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Yes

Features a 8.0 inch flat free wheels – black color and plastic material

Handle style

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

Fold handle style

Yes

Has a single folding handle type

Warranty

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

3 years

Yes

3 years warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Oil, spark plug wrench, owner’s manual and funnel

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Yes

Shuts down instantly to indicate low oil remaining in fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Generator shuts down on low oil

Noise Level

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
Yes

69Db

Yes

Quite noise level of only 68 decibels. Below the standards set by National Parks services

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
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

- Remote control system that can work even 168 feet away - Features a Firman volt lock automatic voltage regulator that provides clean and reliable output from the alternator - Contains a 4 in one data minder used to monitor the voltage hours and frequency - Has a low oil indicator light to alert you - Uses a heavy duty and over sized flat free wheels for easy movement - Is built with a high leverage single folding handle with a comfortable grip - Includes 4550 of starting watts and 3650 of running watts - Long period of operation of up to 14 hours - Uses a fuel gas type - Large fuel tank capacity of 5 gallons - It has a Max Pro Series 208cc FIRMAN engine which is reliable and runs cool - Engine is created with a Whisper Series muffler that runs a quiet 68 decibels - Features a strong and compact tubular roll cage frame build for durability - Includes outlets such as: 1 L5-30R twist lock 30A-120 VAC, 1 TT-30R 30A-120 VAC, 1 5-20R Duplex 20A-120 VAC - Has carton dimensions of only 26 inches x 17.1 inches x 19 inches - A long period of warranty of up to 3 years - Is always RV ready with a multi- feature control panel - Has cast iron sleeves - Generator is both CARB and EPA certified - A standard box comes with oil, owner’s manual, funnel, spark plug wrench, and two wrenches to remove protective shipping brackets

Cons

DuroMax XP5000EHC
Firman P03608
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

- Doesn’t have a cold start technology - Does not use propane or solar as a source of energy - It’s not an entirely quite generator during run time - Limited color design of only yellow and black

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