CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4000S VS. Firman H08051

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9.4
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:

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 H08051

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Firman H08051

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 H08051

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Yes

H08051 can be transported easily to multiple locations

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

10,000 watts for gas and 9050 watts for propane

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

8,000 watts for gas and 7250 watts for propane

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

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

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Yes

Its powered by gas and propane

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

Spends 12 hours

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Yes

Recoil starts

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
No

Yes

Has an electric start

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
No

Yes

Uses both gasoline and propane fuel

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Dual fuel type – gasoline and propane

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

27.50A

Yes

30 Amps and 50 Amps power

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

120 V

Yes

120/240 voltage

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

7 HP

Yes

5.5 feet propane hose

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

439 cc

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

Yes

It is CARB compliant

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

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

Yes

Starts with simple push of button. No complicated steps

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

3.96 Gallons

Yes

8 gallon fuel tank capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
No

Yes

N/A

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

12.3 hours

Yes

Takes about 12 hours to provide continuous power

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
No

Yes

N/A

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

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

Yes

Can shut down when oil is low in fuel tank

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

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

Yes

This generator can be air cooled

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

208 cc

Yes

Max Pro Series 439 cc engine

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

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

Yes

74 dBA

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
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 multi-purpose generator – used for camps, RV and homes

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

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

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

Framed

Yes

Has been framed for durability

Starting method

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

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

Firman H08051

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

The frame is open

Outlets

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

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

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

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

Wheels and handle makes generator portable to any where

Weight

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

105 LBS/

Yes

221 lbs

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

N/A

Yes

10 inches never-flat wheels wheel kit

Handle style

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

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

Yes

Features an ergonomically padded handle

Warranty

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

90 days residential and 3 year commercial warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set 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

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

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

Yes

Switches off to indicate low oil in tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

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

Yes

Shuts down on its own when oil reached minimum capacity

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
Yes

69 dB

Yes

74 decibels - Contains a whisper series muffler for quiet operation

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
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

- 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

DuroStar DS4000S
Firman H08051
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

- 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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