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Firman P03608 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Firman P03608

Reasons to buy Firman P03608:

  • button icon A remote control system with simple button click
  • button icon CARB certified
  • button icon Up to 14 hours of nonstop operation
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down
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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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman P03608

  • Dual Fuel
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Firman P03608

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Firman P03608 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is a portable generator that can be moved easily

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4550 starting Watts

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3650 running watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Generator has a multi feature control panel – RV ready

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

14 hours of continuous run time

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Electric starts through remote control system

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gas

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120 V

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

208 cc engine type – powerful enough to run for 14 hours nonstop

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Has been certified by EPA c

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Easy to Start

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Remote control – 168 feet away

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 P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

5 gallon

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Takes approximately 14 hours of run time

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

An automatic low oil protection – lights up when engine oil is minimum

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Runs cool using Phoenix fat head block. Saves generator from overheating

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc engine capacity

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

68 decibels – quiet operation

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for work site, camping, and supply of emergency power

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Can run heavy duty tasks such as lighting and powering of appliances at ago

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Compact tubular roll cage frame - Framed for durability.

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Both electric start, remote control start and recoil starting method

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Firman P03608

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Built with an open frame

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

(2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V and (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 P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Can be easily transported both indoors and outdoors

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

129 lbs – lightweight generator

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Features a 8.0 inch flat free wheels – black color and plastic material

Yes

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

Handle style

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Has a single folding handle type

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3 years warranty

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Oil, spark plug wrench, owner’s manual and funnel

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Shuts down instantly to indicate low oil remaining in fuel tank

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Generator shuts down on low oil

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Quite noise level of only 68 decibels. Below the standards set by National Parks services

Yes

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

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

- Remote control system that can work even 168 feet away - Features a Firman volt lock automatic voltage regulator that provides clean and reliable output from the alternator - Contains a 4 in one data minder used to monitor the voltage hours and frequency - Has a low oil indicator light to alert you - Uses a heavy duty and over sized flat free wheels for easy movement - Is built with a high leverage single folding handle with a comfortable grip - Includes 4550 of starting watts and 3650 of running watts - Long period of operation of up to 14 hours - Uses a fuel gas type - Large fuel tank capacity of 5 gallons - It has a Max Pro Series 208cc FIRMAN engine which is reliable and runs cool - Engine is created with a Whisper Series muffler that runs a quiet 68 decibels - Features a strong and compact tubular roll cage frame build for durability - Includes outlets such as: 1 L5-30R twist lock 30A-120 VAC, 1 TT-30R 30A-120 VAC, 1 5-20R Duplex 20A-120 VAC - Has carton dimensions of only 26 inches x 17.1 inches x 19 inches - A long period of warranty of up to 3 years - Is always RV ready with a multi- feature control panel - Has cast iron sleeves - Generator is both CARB and EPA certified - A standard box comes with oil, owner’s manual, funnel, spark plug wrench, and two wrenches to remove protective shipping brackets

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 P03608
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

- Doesn’t have a cold start technology - Does not use propane or solar as a source of energy - It’s not an entirely quite generator during run time - Limited color design of only yellow and black

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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