CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman H03652 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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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 – Firman H03652 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is a portable generator to transport around

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4550 starting watts for gas and 4100 starting watts for propane

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3650 running watts for gas and 3300 running watts for propane

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

RV ready with its multi feature control panel and covered outlets

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Runs for 14 hours

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Can be recoil started

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Features a user friendly electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gasoline or propane fuel – provides flexibility

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gas and propane – with an extended 5 foot propane hose

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120 Voltage

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

208 cc dual fuel engine

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This portable generator is CARB compliant.

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

No need of using a lot of effort to start generator

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Contains 5 gallon tank capacity combined with fuel gauge

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

About 20 lb propane cylinder capacity

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Spends 14 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Takes up to 11 hours on a 1/2 load

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Has a low oil shut off – saves engine from damage

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Engine runs air cool to prevent overheating

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Max Pro Series 208cc Firman engine

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

67 dBA noise level

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Both electrical and recoil starting methods

Yes

Recoil method

Firman H03652

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Open frame design

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
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

Yes

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

Portable

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Wheels and handle make it very portable

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

127.7 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator has a 8 inch heavy duty wheel

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Included Accessories

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Uses a 4 in one minder indicate low oil

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Will shut down automatically when battery is low

Yes

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

Noise Level

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
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

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.

Cons

Firman H03652
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

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.

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