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Firman P03601 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Firman P03601

Reasons to buy Firman P03601:

  • button icon A strong and compact tubular roll cage frame design
  • button icon Reliable recoil start ability
  • button icon A 5 gallon fuel tank integrated with a fuel gauge
  • button icon Provides a long 14 hours run time on 50% load
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :

  • button icon Runs a total of 14 hours on a 50% load of gasoline
  • button icon 5 gallons fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Up to household outlets and 1 RC outlet
  • button icon 7 inch never go flat wheels
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman P03601

  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Firman P03601

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Firman P03601

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Firman P03601 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Portable when the need to move is required

Yes

Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation

Starting Watts

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4550 starting watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3550 running watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generator contains a 1 TT 30 R outlet and a multi feature control panel - RV ready

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Is only powered by gas

Yes

Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Delivers a 14 hour runtime

Yes

About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply

Recoil Start

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Can recoil start

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gas

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120 V

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc

Yes

308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Complaint with CARB

No

CSA Certified

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Certified by EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Easy to start through using the usual recoil method. Takes a few seconds to start

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

5 gallon fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt tank gauge

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Spend up to 14 hours on a 1/2 load

Yes

Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It has an automatic low oil shutdown (LOS) protection system. Shuts down when low oil is remaining

No

Air Cooled

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Phoenix fat head block helps the engine to become air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc Firman Engine

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

68 dBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Can be used in different places – camps, tailgating, job sites and homes

Yes

Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose

Heavy Duty

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Easily handles heavy duty tasks. powers up appliances and provides heavy duty lighting

Yes

Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection

Solar Generator

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features a compact roll cage frame design. It is very durable and compact

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

No complicated steps during startup. Also has a engine off and on switch

Yes

Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin

Firman P03601

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has an open frame design s

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Outlets includes 1 TT 30 R (RV Ready), 1 L 530 R, 2 120 V Standard (5-20 Duplex)

Yes

1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet

Portable

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

You can easily move it to another location

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

110 lbs

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors

Handle style

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 years

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Bottle of engine oil, Volt lock automatic voltage regulator, oil funnel and SP wrench – 2 x open wrench 10 × 12

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Engine will power off automatically to signal low oil

No

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Shuts down on its own when fuel tank is low

No

Noise Level

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

68 decibels - quiet with a whisper Series muffler

Yes

N/A

Firman P03601

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- Built with a 4 in one data minder that measures hertz, volts, hours and indicates low oil - Can be air cooled through the Phoenix fat head block - Has a long run time of about 24 hours on a 50% fuel load - Generator has a Volt Lock automatic voltage regulator that creates a clean and dependable power output from stream alternator - It has been framed with a tubular roll cage that lasts for years - Outlets includes 1 TT 30 R (RV Ready), 1 L 530 R, 2 120 V Standard (5-20 Duplex) - Uses gasoline which is easy to get - It features up to 4550 starting watts and 3650 running watts - Generator runs relatively quiet with its whisper serried muffler and 68 decibels only - Built with a large 5 fuel tank capacity with inbuilt tank gauge - This generator contains an automatic low oil shutdown (LOS) protection - Its multi featured control panel is located conveniently with a unique outlet cover to guard from dust, dirt and debris - Attached with a 3 year warranty - Bottle of engine oil, Volt lock automatic voltage regulator, oil funnel and SP wrench – 2 x open wrench 10 × 12 of included accessories - Certified by EPA and CARB complaint - Portable with low weight of 110 lbs only - Provides reliable 30 Amps

Yes

- A powerful 208 cc OHV Briggs & Stratton power built 4 stroke - High quality metallic fuel tank with 5 gallon capacity - Up to 4375 starting watts and 3500 of running watts - RV ready through the travel trailer 30 R receptacle - Spends about 14 hours of runtime of a 1/2 load - Has a never go flat wheel type of 7 inches – can easily maneuver over different surfaces - Simple method of start through recoil - Built with an automatic voltage regulation system - Can power up small tools and provide power back up from homes - Easily powers up recreational vehicle using 120 V / 30A RV - Generator has been framed for durability - Comes with an included accessories such as oil - Quality assurance through 2 year warranty - Is entirely CSA certified for safety - Generators works at a great 29.2 amps with a peak of 36.5 amps - Has a suitable size of dimensions that can easily be stored - Contains a spark arrestor - Folding handle makes transportation of generator simple - 1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlets

Cons

Firman P03601
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- It is not built with wheels that ease transportation - Not a solar generator - Cannot operate using propane - This generator is not built with simple electric start ability

Yes

- Doesn’t have a low oil shut off ability - Not built with an electric start ability - Uses only a single type of fuel – gasoline - No indication alert when fuel tank is almost empty - Cannot be solar charged directly from the sun - Is not EPA and CARB certified - Engine is not air cooled - Slightly heavy to carry up stairs or lift to a car - Gasoline can leak which is harmful - Not constructed with an inverter

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