CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman P03612 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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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:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
DRAW :
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:

  • Electric Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Firman P03612 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4550 starting Watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3650 running watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

RV ready – P03612 comes with a multi feature control panel

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Can recoil start

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Utilizes electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Runs using gas

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

208 cc

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

No

EPA Certified

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
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 because it has got only one start type

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

5 gallon large fuel tank with incorporated fuel gauge for convenience

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

14 hours

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Will go off immediately once oil is low in fuel tank

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Air cools on its own

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

208cc Firman engine from the Max Pro Series

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

67 decibels quiet operation

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Generator is framed for durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Built with an open frame design

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
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

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

Portable

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Portable during transportation using the wheels, handle and low weight

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

127.7 pounds of generator weight

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Warranty runs for 3 years

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

24.8 x 21.7 x 21.3 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Firman P03612

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Features an automatic low shutdown protection

Yes

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

Noise Level

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

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

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• 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 P03612
DuroStar DS4000S
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

• 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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