CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4000S VS. Firman H03652

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Winner:

Firman H03652

Reasons to buy Firman H03652:

  • button icon Long run time of 14 hours
  • button icon Dual fuel generator
  • button icon Features a low oil shut off and indicator
  • button icon Has a multi featured control panel
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Runners Up:

DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4000S :

  • button icon Portable Generator
  • button icon Start-Camping & RV Ready
  • button icon 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts
  • button icon High voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman H03652

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Firman H03652

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4000S VS. Firman H03652

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Yes

It is a portable generator to transport around

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

4550 starting watts for gas and 4100 starting watts for propane

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

3650 running watts for gas and 3300 running watts for propane

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

RV ready with its multi feature control panel and covered outlets

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

Runs for 14 hours

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Yes

Can be recoil started

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Features a user friendly electric start

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Gasoline or propane fuel – provides flexibility

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gas and propane – with an extended 5 foot propane hose

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

27.50A

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

120 V

Yes

120 Voltage

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

7 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

208 cc dual fuel engine

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

Yes

This portable generator is CARB compliant.

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

It uses cold start technology in order to be able to perform in cold weather.

No

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it has got only one start type

Yes

No need of using a lot of effort to start generator

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

Contains 5 gallon tank capacity combined with fuel gauge

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
No

Yes

About 20 lb propane cylinder capacity

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

12.3 hours

Yes

Spends 14 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Takes up to 11 hours on a 1/2 load

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes, it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine

Yes

Has a low oil shut off – saves engine from damage

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled since it has got a forced air cooling system

Yes

Engine runs air cool to prevent overheating

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

208 cc

Yes

Max Pro Series 208cc Firman engine

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

69Db-it has got two pairs of isolated motor mounts which reduce noise levels

Yes

67 dBA noise level

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can serve as a household backup generator as well as a construction power source

Yes

It’s a multipurpose engine – can be used at camps, homes, job sites and to provide emergency power

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

Built for heavy duty – lights up the place and powers up multiple appliances

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Framed

Yes

Tubular roll cage frame design – makes generator durable for a long time

Starting method

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Both electrical and recoil starting methods

Firman H03652

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and one 120 30A Twist Lock

Yes

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

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

Wheels and handle make it very portable

Weight

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

105 LBS/

Yes

127.7 pounds

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

N/A

Yes

This generator has a 8 inch heavy duty wheel

Handle style

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere

Yes

Built with as U-shaped padded handle - provides an ergonomic grip

Warranty

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

3 years warranty on commercial use and 90 day warranty for residential use

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

Yes

Comes with engine oil, 5.5 ft LPG regulator hose , funnel and assembly tool kit

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

it has got an oil warning light which indicating low oil level

Yes

Uses a 4 in one minder indicate low oil

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes, the generator shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil level is low

Yes

Will shut down automatically when battery is low

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

69 dB

Yes

Features a whisper series muffler with 67 dBA – makes generator run quiet

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

• This generator has got 4000 surge watts which make it good for powering large appliances or power tools. • It has got a powerful 7HP engine which provides plenty of power to handle many jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools. • It has got motor stabilizerswhich lowers the noise level for a substantial amount. • It has is designed with in built voltmeter which is a great addition for people with sensitive devices. • It has a super quiet muffle which reduces engine noise. • It has full power panel with oil warning light, voltmeter, circuit breaker and power outlets.

Yes

- Comes with a 4550 starting watts for gas and 4100 starting watts for propane - Contains a 5 gallon tank combined with a fuel gauge - 3650 running watts for gas and 3300 running watts for propane - Can provide clean fuel and efficient power - The multi feature control panel and covered outlets makes it always RV ready - Built with (2) 5-20 R 20 A-120 V, (1) TT-30 R 30 A-120 V and (1) L5-30 R 30 A-120 V twist lock - Heavy duty engine that can sort all you lighting needs and power different appliances - Uses a dual fuel system of both gas and propane - Features a tubular roll cage frame design for durability - Up to 3 years warranty on commercial use and 90 day warranty for residential use - Shuts down automatically once batter is low - Built with small dimensions to assist during storage - Includes engine oil, funnel and assembly tool kit and 5.5 ft LPG regulator hose - Easy to start without using much effort - Is EPA, CARB and cETL certified to be used in many countries - Portable and can easily be transported both indoors and outdoors - It has a volt lock automatic voltage regulator

Cons

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H03652
Yes

• The generator has no RV ready outlet meaning that a manual connection must be made. • It is a heavy machine since it weighs 102 pounds hence making it not easy to be relocated. • Recoil starting is time consuming which delays work.

Yes

- Not constructed with a cold start technology - Cannot use solar as fuel - The propane tank is not included

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