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Firman P03611 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

Firman P03611

Reasons to buy Firman P03611 :

  • button icon Has an automatic low oil shutdown protection
  • button icon Large 5 gallons fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Long run time period of 14 hours
  • button icon Multi featured control panel
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

  • Electric Start
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Firman P03611 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4550 Watts

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3650 watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

RV ready - Built with control panel with multiple features and outlets

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Takes 14 hours on a 50% load

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Features a recoil starting system

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Uses gasoline to run

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120 volts – can power on heavy appliances

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

208 cc

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

EPA certified to operate in over 49 States

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Easy to Start

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Easy to start using recoil start. Also comes with an engine on/off switch

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 P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

5 gallons fuel tank capacity with inbuilt gauge

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

At 1/2 load, it will take up to 14 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Can shut down once the oil reaches a low level in the fuel tank

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Engine runs cool to prevent overheating

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

208 cc – powerful engine capacity

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

68 dBA quiet noise level

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Multipurpose – take it camping, tailgating, job sites and homes to sort all your power needs

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Heavy duty – its powerful 120 volts and 60 Hz frequency can handle lighting heavy appliances and tools

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Framed for durability using tubular roll cage frame

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Just add gas into tank and then recoil start. Starting is also easy using engine switch of on and off

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Constructed with an open frame

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Comes with 2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V, (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 P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

The lightweight build makes this generator portable for movement

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

110 pounds

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

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

Handle style

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Lasts 3 years from purchase time

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

23.2 x 17.5 x 18.5 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Oil, funnel, spark plug wrench, manual and shipping bracket wrenches

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Has a low oil indicator light

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Uses an automatic low oil shut down protection

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

68 dBA noise level – runs quiet using whisper series muffler

Yes

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

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

- Features a 4550 starting watts and 3650 running watts - Quick information availability through the 4 in 1 data minder that measures hertz, volts, hours and low oil indicator - Uses an OHV engine that can run cool, has a longer life span and high performance with cast iron sleeve - Has an automatic low oil shut down that protects generator when oil is low - Comes with 2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V, (1) L5-30R 30A-120V twist lock - Is portable and can easily be moved to any location - Heavy duty engine with a powerful 120 volts and 60 Hz frequency can handle lighting heavy appliances and tools - Its tubular roll cage frame is durable and compact - Whisper Series muffler helps the P03611 running a quiet 68 decibels - Accessories include: Oil, funnel, spark plug wrench, manual and shipping bracket wrenches - Generator contains a volt lock automatic voltage regulator that provides consistent and clean power output - Has a multi featured control panel with a uniquely designed outlet covers to protect it from dust, dirt and debris - Comes with a 3 year warranty for commercial use and a 90 day warranty for domestic use - Comprises of carton measurements of 23.2 x 17.5 x 18.5 inches only - Built with an integrated easy oil drain - Designed with an open frame - High quality steel material build - Uncomplicated starting methods

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 P03611
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

- Generator is not CARB compliant - Is not built with an electric start ability - Doesn’t provide flexibility through dual fuel running - Cannot be solar charged - It is not constructed with a cold start technology - Wheels are not included to assist with movement

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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