CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman P08004 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton 30743

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

Firman P08004

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton 30743

Reasons why we like it:

  • FREQUENCY
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
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COMPARISON – Firman P08004 VS. Briggs and Stratton 30743

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

This generator is portable during transportation

Yes

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

Starting Watts

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

10,000 starting watts

Yes

4375 Watts of starting watts

Running Stats

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

8,000 running watts

Yes

3,500 Watts of running stats

RV Ready

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

RV ready through multi feature control panel that has covered outlets

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Operational with gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

25 hours of continuous power supply on a full tank

Yes

Up to 8 hours on full hour run time

Recoil Start

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

Recoil starts – easy to start generator

Electric Start

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Can be electric started

Yes

N/A

Dual Fuel

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

It uses gasoline to run

Yes

Uses gasoline to run generator

AMPERAGE

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

30/50 Amperage

Yes

29.0 Amperage

VOLTAGE

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

120/240 V

Yes

120VAC

FREQUENCY

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

N/A

No

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

439 cc engine type

Yes

Power Built OHV Engine type

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

Meets the standards of CSA – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

Simple pull to start the engine in the usual traditional method

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Takes in 8 gallon fuel capacity

Yes

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

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Runs for 12 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Generator will shut down once low oil is indicated without reload

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Engine is air cooled for efficiency

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

439 cc

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Framed for durability with a solid tubular roll cage build

Yes

Yes, its constructed with a frame

Starting method

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Recoil start

Briggs and Stratton 30743

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Constructed with an open frame design

Yes

30745 generator has an open frame

Outlets

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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) 5-20 R 120 VAC Duplex and TT-30R 120VAC RV (1) Outlet

Portable

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Portable generator through the wheels and handles

Yes

Features wheels and drop down handles – makes generator portable

Weight

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

210 pounds

Yes

N/A

Wheel type

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Has solid wheel type – easily maneuvers across surfaces

Handle style

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

Elevated leverage single folding handle style that provides an ergonomic hold

Yes

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

Warranty

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Up to 2 years of limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

27.1 x 27.9 x 26.8 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

Owner manual guide and an engine oil bottle

Firman P08004

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

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

Noise Level

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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

- 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 P08004
Briggs and Stratton 30743
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 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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