CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroMax XP8500E VS. Firman H08051

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Winner:

Firman H08051

Reasons to buy Firman H08051:

  • button icon Electric start and recoil start system
  • button icon Has a 8 gallon fuel capacity
  • button icon An ergonomically built padded handles
  • button icon Uses both gas and propane
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Runners Up:

DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP8500E :

  • button icon Has low oil indicator which prevents engine damage.
  • button icon Has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimize sound.
  • button icon Multi-purpose
  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman H08051

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Firman H08051

Reasons why we like it:

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
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COMPARISON – DuroMax XP8500E VS. Firman H08051

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

H08051 can be transported easily to multiple locations

Starting Watts

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

8,500 watts

Yes

10,000 watts for gas and 9050 watts for propane

Running Stats

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

7,000watts

Yes

8,000 watts for gas and 7250 watts for propane

RV Ready

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

RV Ready

Yes

It is RV ready – can move anywhere with a portable design

Gas Powered

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Yes

Its powered by gas and propane

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

8 hours

Yes

Spends 12 hours

Recoil Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, can be used as backup if the battery is not fully charged

Yes

Recoil starts

Electric Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Yes

Has an electric start

Dual Fuel

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses both gasoline and propane fuel

FUEL TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Dual fuel type – gasoline and propane

AMPERAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

Yes

30 Amps and 50 Amps power

VOLTAGE

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120/240 voltage

FREQUENCY

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

Yes

5.5 feet propane hose

ENGINE TYPE

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

Yes

439 cc

ENGINE SPEED

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

It is not carb complaint so it cannot be used in California

Yes

It is CARB compliant

CSA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it is available to ensure a quick and easy start in areas where the weather is unpredictable

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it is equipped with both electric start and recoil start options

Yes

Starts with simple push of button. No complicated steps

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

7.9 gallons

Yes

8 gallon fuel tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
No

Yes

N/A

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Yes

Takes about 12 hours to provide continuous power

Runtime (Propane)

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
No

Yes

N/A

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

The generator shuts off when it senses that the oil level is low

Yes

Can shut down when oil is low in fuel tank

Air Cooled

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

This generator can be air cooled

Engine Capacity

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

420 cc

Yes

Max Pro Series 439 cc engine

Voltmeter

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, its available

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Yes

74 dBA

Multi-Purpose

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights

Yes

It’s a multi-purpose generator – used for camps, RV and homes

Heavy Duty

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Yes

Ideal for heavy duty – delivers emergency power to jobsite, large RV’s , farm or ranch and buses

Solar Generator

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Framed

Yes

Has been framed for durability

Starting method

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Recoil or electric

Yes

Hassle free starting method. Push of a button using an electric start system

Firman H08051

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Yes

The frame is open

Outlets

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

(4)120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (1) 10A 12V utility connector

Yes

(2) 5-20R 20A-120V GFCI, (1) 14-50R 50A-120/240V, (1) L14-30R 30A-120V/240V twist lock, (1) L5-30R 30A 120V twist lock

Portable

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Yes

Wheels and handle makes generator portable to any where

Weight

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

210 LBS

Yes

221 lbs

Wheel type

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Yes

10 inches never-flat wheels wheel kit

Handle style

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

It has foldable handles

Yes

Features an ergonomically padded handle

Warranty

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

3 years

Yes

90 days residential and 3 year commercial warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .

Yes

Engine oil bottle, SP wrench – 2xOpen Wrench 10×12, Volt Lock Automatic Voltage Regulator, oil funnel, LPG Regulator (1.5) and tool kit

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it has got the oil warning flash which flashes before the low oil shut-down feature takes effect.

Yes

Switches off to indicate low oil in tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents the engine from being damaged when oil levels become too low.

Yes

Shuts down on its own when oil reached minimum capacity

Noise Level

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

72 dB(A)

Yes

74 decibels - Contains a whisper series muffler for quiet operation

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

• It is a portable equipment which enables easy transportation from one location. • It has got the never flat tires that are versatile. • it has got a variety of outlets and the unit can be easily transported with the attached wheel kit. • It runs on gas which is a convenient fuel because its readily available and so easy to store. • It has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimizes sound.

Yes

- Portable and can easily be moved to any location - Comes with a multi-featured control panel with outlets that are covered for durability - Uses a 10,000 starting watts and 8000 running watts for gas - Starts using a single push of a button - Utilizes a 9050 starting watts and 7250 running watts for propane - This generator has a 10 inch heavy duty wheels that can move over grass, stones, tiles and other floors - Has a 5.5 feet propane hose that is easy to operate - Provides a true 30 Amps and 50 Amps of power - An ergonomically designed handle with pads for a comfortable grip - 8 gallons of fuel tank capacity that is able to run for 12 hours - A dual start system of both electric and recoil start - Built with a 3 in one data minder for measuring the hours, displays Hertz and Volts - Less space consuming dimensions of 32.1 x 22.2 x 24.4 inches - Automatically switches off to show low oil in the tank - Has a frame for durability - Has a 3 year warranty for commercial use and a 90 day warranty for residential use - Outlets include; (2) 5-20R 20A-120V GFCI, (1) 14-50R 50A-120/240V, (1) L14-30R 30A-120V/240V twist lock, (1) L5-30R 30A 120V twist lock - Is both EPA and CARB compliant and certified - comes with engine oil, funnel, 5.5 foot LPG regulator hose and assembly tool kit

Cons

DuroMax XP8500E
Firman H08051
Yes

• The generator is not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.

Yes

- It’s not a solar generator - Uses gasoline which can be inflammable – do not smoke or light fire next to it

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