CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman P03612 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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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 30743

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30743 :

  • button icon Comes with a CO guard Carbon Monoxide shut down
  • button icon Starts on 4375 watts and runs on 3500 watts
  • button icon Metallic 4 gallon fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Delivers up to 8 hours of running time on a 50% load
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PERFORMANCE:
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DESIGN:
WINNER :

Firman P03612

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Firman P03612

Reasons why we like it:

  • HORSEPOWER
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Firman P03612 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Yes

Can easily be transported to any location. One person can move the generator

Starting Watts

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

4550 starting Watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

3650 running watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

RV ready – P03612 comes with a multi feature control panel

Yes

Portable design and size that can easily be moved – RV ready

Gas Powered

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Can recoil start

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Utilizes electric start

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs using gas

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

208 cc

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

5 gallon large fuel tank with incorporated fuel gauge for convenience

Yes

Takes in up to 4 gallons of gasoline. Will take 8 hours without refill on 50% load

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

14 hours

Yes

Spends a total of 8 hours at 1/2 of gasoline running

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Will go off immediately once oil is low in fuel tank

Yes

Built to instantly shut off when low oil is detected in tank

Air Cooled

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Air cools on its own

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

208cc Firman engine from the Max Pro Series

Yes

208cc engine capacity – can run for 8 hours on 1/2 load

Voltmeter

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

67 decibels quiet operation

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

It is multi-purpose – can be used during camping trips and at home during power black-outs

Heavy Duty

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Can handle heavy duty. Able to power a 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner and recreational vehicle

Solar Generator

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generator is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil start

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Built with an open frame design

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Portable during transportation using the wheels, handle and low weight

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

127.7 pounds of generator weight

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Drop down handle style – has rubbers at the top for a comfortable grip

Warranty

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Warranty runs for 3 years

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

24.8 x 21.7 x 21.3 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Firman P03612

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

It will switch off to indicate low oil in the fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Features an automatic low shutdown protection

Yes

Automatically shuts down on low oil - CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown

Noise Level

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- Made out of quality aluminum material – easy to maintain - Has been certified by CSA for safety - A strong engine with a 208cc engine capacity - Built with an automatic low oil shut down through the CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown - Powerful generator voltage of up to 120 VAC - It comes with a starting watts of 4375 and a running wattage of 3,500 watts - Uses the recoil start system common in most traditional generators - A 4 gallons fuel tank capacity that is able to run for up to 8 hours on a 50% load - Attached with an engine oil bottle and a owner’s manual as additional accessories - Generator is constructed with a circuit breaker to protect engine from harm - (1) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet - Portable and easy to transport through the solid wheels - Bought with a 2 years limited warranty for repair - Features a dual cleaner air cleaner type - Has been framed for durability - Multi-purpose generator can be used in camps, homes and sites - Compact build with 25 inches x 22 inches x 23 inches dimensions - Comfortable grip handle type

Cons

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 dual fuel capacity – only uses gasoline - Will not recharge using direct sunlight - Cannot be electric started – recoil starts only - Heavy to lift to the stairs or onto a car - Generator not built with a run time hour meter - Gasoline is inflammable – be careful during use

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