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Firman P08004 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Firman P08004

Reasons to buy Firman P08004:

  • button icon Starting 10,000 watts and running 8,000 watts
  • button icon Uses a 8 gallon fuel capacity
  • button icon Has a 10 inch wheel kit built
  • button icon Up to 168 feet away button control
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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 :

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

  • FREQUENCY
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Firman P08004

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Firman P08004

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Firman P08004

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Firman P08004 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is portable during transportation

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10,000 starting watts

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

8,000 running watts

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready through multi feature control panel that has covered outlets

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Firman P08004
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 P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

25 hours of continuous power supply on a full tank

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Can be electric started

No

Dual Fuel

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It uses gasoline to run

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

30/50 Amperage

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

120/240 V

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

HORSEPOWER

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

439 cc engine type

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

CSA Certified

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Easy to start – uses an easy push of a button on the remote start key fob that can work even 168 feet away

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Takes in 8 gallon fuel capacity

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs for 12 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generator will shut down once low oil is indicated without reload

No

Air Cooled

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Engine is air cooled for efficiency

No

Engine Capacity

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

439 cc

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Multipurpose – ideal for construction sites, large RV’s and buses, farms and also emergency power

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

It provides heavy duty power supply through its 30/50 Amperage and 120/240 Voltage

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Framed for durability with a solid tubular roll cage build

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses 3 starting methods such as the recoil start, electric start and the recoil start methods

Yes

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

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Constructed with an open frame design

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Outlets:(1) 5-20R DUPLEX 20A-120V, (1) L5-30R twist lock 30A-120V, (1) L14-30R twist lock 30A-120V / 240V and (1) 14-50R 50A-120 / 240V

Yes

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

Portable

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Portable generator through the wheels and handles

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

210 pounds

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features a 10 inch wheel kit built with never flat tires that easily move on floors

Yes

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

Handle style

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Elevated leverage single folding handle style that provides an ergonomic hold

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

3 year limited warranty for commercial use. 90 days warranty for residential use

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

27.1 x 27.9 x 26.8 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Oil, funnel, user manual, spark plug wrench, and two wrenches to remove protective shipping brackets

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Firman P08004

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Inbuilt low oil indicator to alert you once there is low oil remaining

No

Low oil shutdown

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Generator shuts down instantly once it reached low oil in fuel tank

No

Noise Level

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

74 decibels noise level - whisper series muffler keeps the P08004 running quiet

Yes

N/A

Firman P08004

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- Certified by EPA for safety - Portable generator with a weight of 210 pounds only - Provides reliable 30/50 Amperage and 120/240 Voltage - Uses gasoline which is easily accessible - Its multi featured control panel is located conveniently with a unique outlet cover to guard from dust, dirt and debris - It has been framed with a tubular roll cage that lasts for years - Outlets includes :(1) 5-20R DUPLEX 20A-120V, (1) L5-30R twist lock 30A-120V, (1) L14-30R twist lock 30A-120V / 240V and (1) 14-50R 50A-120 / 240V - It features up to 10,000 starting watts and 8,000 running watts - Built with a large 8 fuel tank capacity with a built in tank gauge - This generator contains an automatic low oil shutdown (LOS) protection - Attached with a 3 year warranty on commercial and 90 day warranty on residential - Made with a 4 in one data minder that measures hertz, volts, hours and indicates low oil - Can be air cooled through the Phoenix fat head block - Generator runs relatively quiet with its whisper serried muffler and 74 decibels only - Comes with a bottle of engine oil, Volt lock automatic voltage regulator, oil funnel and SP wrench – 2 x open wrench 10 × 12 of included accessories

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 P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- It’s not flexible enough to use dual fuel - This generator is not CARB complaint - Cannot be charged using direct sunlight

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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