CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman P03608 VS. Firman P03601

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Winner:

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:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman P03608

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Firman P03608

  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Firman P03608

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Firman P03608 VS. Firman P03601

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

It is a portable generator that can be moved easily

Yes

Portable when the need to move is required

Starting Watts

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

4550 starting Watts

Yes

4550 starting watts

Running Stats

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

3650 running watts

Yes

3550 running watts

RV Ready

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Generator has a multi feature control panel – RV ready

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Is only powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

14 hours of continuous run time

Yes

Delivers a 14 hour runtime

Recoil Start

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

Can recoil start

Electric Start

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Electric starts through remote control system

No

Dual Fuel

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Yes

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Gas

Yes

Gas

AMPERAGE

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

N/A

Yes

30 Amps

VOLTAGE

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

120 V

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

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

Yes

208 cc

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Yes

Yes

Complaint with CARB

CSA Certified

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

EPA Certified

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Has been certified by EPA c

Yes

Certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
No

No

Easy to Start

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Remote control – 168 feet away

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

5 gallon

Yes

5 gallon fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt tank gauge

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Takes approximately 14 hours of run time

Yes

Spend up to 14 hours on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

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

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

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

Yes

Phoenix fat head block helps the engine to become air cooled

Engine Capacity

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc engine capacity

Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc Firman Engine

Voltmeter

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

68 decibels – quiet operation

Yes

68 dBA

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Compact tubular roll cage frame - Framed for durability.

Yes

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

Starting method

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Both electric start, remote control start and recoil starting method

Yes

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

Firman P03608

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Built with an open frame

Yes

This generator has an open frame design s

Outlets

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

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

Yes

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

Portable

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Can be easily transported both indoors and outdoors

Yes

You can easily move it to another location

Weight

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

129 lbs – lightweight generator

Yes

110 lbs

Wheel type

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

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

No

Handle style

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Has a single folding handle type

Yes

N/A

Warranty

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

3 years warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
No

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

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

Yes

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

Firman P03608

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Shuts down instantly to indicate low oil remaining in fuel tank

Yes

Engine will power off automatically to signal low oil

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

Generator shuts down on low oil

Yes

Shuts down on its own when fuel tank is low

Noise Level

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
Yes

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

Yes

68 decibels - quiet with a whisper Series muffler

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
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

- 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

Cons

Firman P03608
Firman P03601
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

- 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

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