CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman H08051 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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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:

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000 :

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman H08051

  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • 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 H08051

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Firman H08051 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

H08051 can be transported easily to multiple locations

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

10,000 watts for gas and 9050 watts for propane

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

8,000 watts for gas and 7250 watts for propane

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Its powered by gas and propane

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Spends 12 hours

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Has an electric start

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Uses both gasoline and propane fuel

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Dual fuel type – gasoline and propane

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

30 Amps and 50 Amps power

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120/240 voltage

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

5.5 feet propane hose

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

439 cc

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is CARB compliant

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is EPA certified

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

No

Easy to Start

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Starts with simple push of button. No complicated steps

Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

8 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Takes about 12 hours to provide continuous power

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Can shut down when oil is low in fuel tank

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

This generator can be air cooled

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Max Pro Series 439 cc engine

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Has been framed for durability

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Firman H08051

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

The frame is open

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

Yes

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Wheels and handle makes generator portable to any where

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

221 lbs

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

10 inches never-flat wheels wheel kit

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Features an ergonomically padded handle

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

90 days residential and 3 year commercial warranty

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Included Accessories

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Switches off to indicate low oil in tank

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Shuts down on its own when oil reached minimum capacity

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

74 decibels - Contains a whisper series muffler for quiet operation

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

Yes

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

Firman H08051
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

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