CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman P03611 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4000S:

  • button icon Portable Generator
  • button icon Start-Camping & RV Ready
  • button icon 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts
  • button icon High voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
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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 :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Firman P03611 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is a portable generator

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4550 Watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3650 watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Takes 14 hours on a 50% load

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Features a recoil starting system

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Dual Fuel

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Uses gasoline to run

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120 volts – can power on heavy appliances

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

208 cc

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

EPA certified to operate in over 49 States

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

It uses cold start technology in order to be able to perform in cold weather.

Easy to Start

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it has got only one start type

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

5 gallons fuel tank capacity with inbuilt gauge

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine

Air Cooled

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Engine runs cool to prevent overheating

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled since it has got a forced air cooling system

Engine Capacity

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

208 cc – powerful engine capacity

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

68 dBA quiet noise level

Yes

69Db-it has got two pairs of isolated motor mounts which reduce noise levels

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can serve as a household backup generator as well as a construction power source

Heavy Duty

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Framed for durability using tubular roll cage frame

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Constructed with an open frame

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and one 120 30A Twist Lock

Portable

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The lightweight build makes this generator portable for movement

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

110 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere

Warranty

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Lasts 3 years from purchase time

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

23.2 x 17.5 x 18.5 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Has a low oil indicator light

Yes

it has got an oil warning light which indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Uses an automatic low oil shut down protection

Yes

Yes, the generator shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil level is low

Noise Level

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

68 dBA noise level – runs quiet using whisper series muffler

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• This generator has got 4000 surge watts which make it good for powering large appliances or power tools. • It has got a powerful 7HP engine which provides plenty of power to handle many jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools. • It has got motor stabilizerswhich lowers the noise level for a substantial amount. • It has is designed with in built voltmeter which is a great addition for people with sensitive devices. • It has a super quiet muffle which reduces engine noise. • It has full power panel with oil warning light, voltmeter, circuit breaker and power outlets.

Cons

Firman P03611
DuroStar DS4000S
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 has no RV ready outlet meaning that a manual connection must be made. • It is a heavy machine since it weighs 102 pounds hence making it not easy to be relocated. • Recoil starting is time consuming which delays work.

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