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Firman P03612 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Firman P03612

Reasons to buy Firman P03612:

  • button icon Features a remote start of up 55 yards away
  • button icon Long 14 hours of run time on 1/2 load
  • button icon 4 in one data minder
  • button icon Quiet operation of only 67 decibels
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :

  • button icon Runs a total of 14 hours on a 50% load of gasoline
  • button icon 5 gallons fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Up to household outlets and 1 RC outlet
  • button icon 7 inch never go flat wheels
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman P03612

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Firman P03612

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Firman P03612

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Firman P03612

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Firman P03612 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Yes

Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation

Starting Watts

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

4550 starting Watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3650 running watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready – P03612 comes with a multi feature control panel

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs 14 hours nonstop after 50% load. Duration doubles on full tank

Yes

About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply

Recoil Start

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Can recoil start

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Utilizes electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs using gas

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120/240 voltage – can be selected for user convenience using voltage selector switch

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc

Yes

308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

CSA Certified

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Easy to start with remote control system – power on or off from up to 55 yards away

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

5 gallon large fuel tank with incorporated fuel gauge for convenience

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

14 hours

Yes

Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Will go off immediately once oil is low in fuel tank

No

Air Cooled

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Air cools on its own

No

Engine Capacity

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

208cc Firman engine from the Max Pro Series

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

67 decibels quiet operation

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Can be used at camps, homes, work sites and any other emergency power needs – multi-purpose

Yes

Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose

Heavy Duty

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty – able to run all your appliances and other electronics

Yes

Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection

Solar Generator

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generator is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses a triple starting method – remote, recoil and electric starting systems

Yes

Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin

Firman P03612

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Built with an open frame design

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

1 L14-30R twist lock 30A-120/240 VAC, 1 TT-30R 30A-120 VAC and 1 5-20R Duplex 20A-120 VAC outlets

Yes

1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet

Portable

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Portable during transportation using the wheels, handle and low weight

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

127.7 pounds of generator weight

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty 8 inch wheel kit – contains an over sized flat free wheels that moves easily across multiple floor types

Yes

7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors

Handle style

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses a high leverage single folding handle. Provides simple grip during movement

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Warranty runs for 3 years

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

24.8 x 21.7 x 21.3 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Box contains accessories like funnel, oil, spark plug wrench and owner’s manual

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Firman P03612

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses light on the 4 in one data minder to indicate low oil remaining in fuel tank

No

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features an automatic low shutdown protection

No

Noise Level

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

A quiet noise level of 67 decibels. Perfect for homes and offices that require low noise

Yes

N/A

Firman P03612

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- A large capacity fuel tank of 5 gallons combined with fuel gauge for convenience - 4 in 1 data minder that is able to monitor voltage, running hours and frequency - Lights up on its own to indicate low oil in the fuel tank - Built with an automatic low oil protection system to protect engine from damage - Multiple outlets such as 1 L14-30R twist lock 30A-120/240 VAC, 1 TT-30R 30A-120 VAC and 1 5-20R Duplex 20A-120 VAC - Can give long run time amounting to 14 hours - Always RV ready through the multi feature and easily accessible control panel - Powerful starting and running watts of 4550 / 3650 watts - Easy to operate using the remote that is effective even 55 yards away - The 8 inch heavy duty wheels is suitable for different floors and movements - Features cast iron sleeves together with a simple oil drain - Can be selected for user convenience using voltage selector switch between 120/240 voltage - Able to run cool and competent through the Phoenix Fat Head Block - Generator contains a high folding handle with a comfortable hold - Appropriate dimensions of only 24.8 x 21.7 x 21.3 inches - It is a portable generator with only 127.7 pounds in weight

Yes

- A powerful 208 cc OHV Briggs & Stratton power built 4 stroke - High quality metallic fuel tank with 5 gallon capacity - Up to 4375 starting watts and 3500 of running watts - RV ready through the travel trailer 30 R receptacle - Spends about 14 hours of runtime of a 1/2 load - Has a never go flat wheel type of 7 inches – can easily maneuver over different surfaces - Simple method of start through recoil - Built with an automatic voltage regulation system - Can power up small tools and provide power back up from homes - Easily powers up recreational vehicle using 120 V / 30A RV - Generator has been framed for durability - Comes with an included accessories such as oil - Quality assurance through 2 year warranty - Is entirely CSA certified for safety - Generators works at a great 29.2 amps with a peak of 36.5 amps - Has a suitable size of dimensions that can easily be stored - Contains a spark arrestor - Folding handle makes transportation of generator simple - 1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlets

Cons

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- It’s not a duel fuel engine type. Uses only gasoline - Doesn’t receive direct charge from sunlight - Fuel can be inflammable if exposed to danger such as fire

Yes

- Doesn’t have a low oil shut off ability - Not built with an electric start ability - Uses only a single type of fuel – gasoline - No indication alert when fuel tank is almost empty - Cannot be solar charged directly from the sun - Is not EPA and CARB certified - Engine is not air cooled - Slightly heavy to carry up stairs or lift to a car - Gasoline can leak which is harmful - Not constructed with an inverter

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