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Firman P03612 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Runners Up:

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 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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

  • EPA Certified
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Firman P03612

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – Firman P03612 VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4550 starting Watts

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3650 running watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

RV ready – P03612 comes with a multi feature control panel

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Can recoil start

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Utilizes electric start

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Runs using gas

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

208 cc

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Easy to Start

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

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 P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

5 gallon large fuel tank with incorporated fuel gauge for convenience

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

14 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Will go off immediately once oil is low in fuel tank

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Air cools on its own

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

208cc Firman engine from the Max Pro Series

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

67 decibels quiet operation

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Generator is framed for durability

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Built with an open frame design

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

(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 P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Portable during transportation using the wheels, handle and low weight

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

127.7 pounds of generator weight

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

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

Handle style

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Warranty runs for 3 years

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

24.8 x 21.7 x 21.3 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

Firman P03612

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Features an automatic low shutdown protection

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

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

Yes

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

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

- 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 P03612
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
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

- 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

Overall Winner

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