CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman P03611 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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Winner:

DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP8500E:

  • button icon Has low oil indicator which prevents engine damage.
  • button icon Has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimize sound.
  • button icon Multi-purpose
  • button icon Has a powerful DUROMAX engine
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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 :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Firman P03611 VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

4550 Watts

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

3650 watts

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Takes 14 hours on a 50% load

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Features a recoil starting system

Yes

Yes, can be used as backup if the battery is not fully charged

Electric Start

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Uses gasoline to run

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120 volts – can power on heavy appliances

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

208 cc

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

It is not carb complaint so it cannot be used in California

CSA Certified

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

EPA certified to operate in over 49 States

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it is available to ensure a quick and easy start in areas where the weather is unpredictable

Easy to Start

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it is equipped with both electric start and recoil start options

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

5 gallons fuel tank capacity with inbuilt gauge

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

The generator shuts off when it senses that the oil level is low

Air Cooled

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Engine runs cool to prevent overheating

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

208 cc – powerful engine capacity

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

68 dBA quiet noise level

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights

Heavy Duty

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Framed for durability using tubular roll cage frame

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Constructed with an open frame

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Comes with 2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V, (1) L5-30R 30A-120V twist lock

Yes

(4)120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (1) 10A 12V utility connector

Portable

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The lightweight build makes this generator portable for movement

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

110 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

N/A

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Lasts 3 years from purchase time

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

23.2 x 17.5 x 18.5 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Has a low oil indicator light

Yes

Yes, it has got the oil warning flash which flashes before the low oil shut-down feature takes effect.

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Uses an automatic low oil shut down protection

Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents the engine from being damaged when oil levels become too low.

Noise Level

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

68 dBA noise level – runs quiet using whisper series muffler

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• It is a portable equipment which enables easy transportation from one location. • It has got the never flat tires that are versatile. • it has got a variety of outlets and the unit can be easily transported with the attached wheel kit. • It runs on gas which is a convenient fuel because its readily available and so easy to store. • It has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimizes sound.

Cons

Firman P03611
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• The generator is not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.

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