CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman P05702 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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Winner:

Firman P05702

Reasons to buy Firman P05702:

  • button icon 8 gallon large fuel tank capacity
  • button icon 168 feet away button control system
  • button icon features 7100 starting Watts and 5700 running watts
  • button icon An automatic low oil shutdown protection
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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 P05702

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Firman P05702

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Firman P05702 VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is a portable generator when moving it

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

7125 starting watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

5700 running watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The multi featured control panel is easily accessible with the custom built outlet cover –RV ready

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Has been gas powered

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Spends 25 hours on a full fuel tank load

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Uses recoil starting method

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Runs with gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

120/240 voltage

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

389 cc

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is EPA certified

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Beginning is easy through the remote control. Click on the start key fob even when 168 feet away

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

8 gallon fuel tank capacity inclusive of a built in tank gauge

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Can take up to 12. 5 hours of nonstop on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

This generator shuts off instantly when low oil is remaining in the fuel tank

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Generator can be air cooled

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

72 dBA noise level

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Multi-purpose – works in work sites, contractors and delivers emergency power when there is a power blackout

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Heavy duty generator that will light up places and keep the family connected

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Framed for durability with a solid tubular roll cage frame construction

Yes

Framed

Starting method

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Uses a 3 starting method – recoils, electric and remote control starting methods

Yes

Recoil method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Yes, has an open frame

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Outlets comprise of (4) 5-20R 20A-120V GFCI, (1) L14-30R 30A-120V/240V twist lock and (1) L5-30R 30A-120V twist lock

Yes

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

Portable

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Portable to move both inside and outdoors

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

188.1 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Features a 10 inch wheel kit with of a heavy duty never flat tires kind

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Constructed with a high leverage folding handle. Assists especially during movement

Yes

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

Warranty

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

3 year warranty

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

27.1 x 27.9 x 26.8 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Box comes with oil, funnel, user’s manual, and spark plug wrench

Yes

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

Firman P05702

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Built with an automatic low oil shutdown protection as an indicator

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Will turn off automatically once there is little oil in the fuel tank

Yes

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

Noise Level

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

72 decibels

Yes

69 dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

- Comes with a 7125 starting watts and 5700 running watts - Has a large 8 gallon fuel tank combined with a fuel gauge - It covered outlets comprise of (4) 5-20R 20A-120V GFCI, (1) L14-30R 30A-120V/240V twist lock and (1) L5-30R 30A-120V twist lock - Air cooled - Up to 3 years warranty on commercial use and 90 day warranty for residential use - Able to provide clean fuel and efficient power - Comes with a folding handle with a comfortable grip - The multi feature control panel that is easily accessible is RV ready - Heavy duty 389 cc engine that can sort all you lighting needs and power different appliances - Uses gasoline to run the generator - Features a tubular roll cage frame design that makes it last for years - Shuts down automatically once batter is low - Built with small dimensions to assist during storage - Easy to start through the remote control system effective 168 feet away - Is EPA certified to be used in over 49 countries - Box comes with oil, funnel, user’s manual, and spark plug wrench - Portable and can easily be carried to any venue without much effort - It features a volt lock automatic voltage regulator - A 10 inch heavy duty wheels that can move across different surfaces

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 P05702
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

- It is not flexible enough to use multiple types of fuel - Generator is not CSA certified - Doesn’t feature a cold start technology - Cannot be solar charged

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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