CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman P03608 VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

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Winner:

DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP5000EHC:

  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine of 225
  • button icon Low oil shutoff which Protects your investment by automatically
  • button icon It is multi-purpose
  • button icon It is good for home backup
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP5000EHC

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP5000EHC

Reasons why we like it:

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
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COMPARISON – Firman P03608 VS. DuroMax XP5000EHC

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

It is a portable generator that can be moved easily

Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

4550 starting Watts

Yes

5,000 watts

Running Stats

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3650 running watts

Yes

4,000 watts

RV Ready

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Generator has a multi feature control panel – RV ready

Yes

Yes, it is RV Ready

Gas Powered

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

the generator is gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

14 hours of continuous run time

Yes

N/A

Recoil Start

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

Yes, it can be recoil started

Electric Start

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Electric starts through remote control system

Yes

Yes, but its optional

Dual Fuel

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes

Yes

Dual Fuel Portable Generator

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Gas

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

37.50A / 18.75A

VOLTAGE

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

120 V

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Yes

Yes

it is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

No

EPA Certified

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Has been certified by EPA c

Yes

it is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Easy to Start

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Remote control – 168 feet away

Yes

it is easy to start because it has got two start types namely; recoil and electric start where you can opt to use any of the two.

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

5 gallon

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

20 Gallons

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Takes approximately 14 hours of run time

Yes

8.92 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

Yes

7.63 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

the generator shuts off if it senses that the oil is low

Air Cooled

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc engine capacity

Yes

225cc

Voltmeter

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

N/A

Yes

it is available

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

68 decibels – quiet operation

Yes

69dB

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the generator is multi-purpose since it can run house hold appliances and provide power at job sites

Heavy Duty

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

it performs heavy duty works such as providing power at job sites plus running heavy home appliances

Solar Generator

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Compact tubular roll cage frame - Framed for durability.

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Both electric start, remote control start and recoil starting method

Yes

Electric / Recoil method

DuroMax XP5000EHC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Built with an open frame

Yes

it has an open frame

Outlets

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

(2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V and (1) L5-30R 30A-120V Twist lock

Yes

(TWO) 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and (ONE) 120 / 240V 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Can be easily transported both indoors and outdoors

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine which easies it transportation to any desired place

Weight

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

129 lbs – lightweight generator

Yes

127 LBS

Wheel type

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Handle style

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Has a single folding handle type

Yes

Fold handle style

Warranty

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

3 years warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
No

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

Oil Funnel, Tool Set, Spark Plug Wrench, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and the Owner's Manual

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Shuts down instantly to indicate low oil remaining in fuel tank

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

Generator shuts down on low oil

Yes

Yes, it shuts down automatically in case it senses that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
Yes

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

Yes

69Db

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

• The generator is powered by a 225cc ohc DUROMAX engine making powerful. • It uses dual fuel since it can run on both propane and gasoline giving you a choice of what fuel to use. • You can choose between operating it at both 120 V and 240 V Simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power. • It has got low oil shut off. • It is reasonably quiet during operation

Cons

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP5000EHC
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

• The generator is a potential source of electric shocks in case it is not kept dry hence causing injury. • The engine produces a dangerous chemical which is able to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Poor connection of this generator to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard o people.

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