CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman P08004 VS. Firman P03608

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Winner:

Firman P03608

Reasons to buy Firman P03608:

  • button icon A remote control system with simple button click
  • button icon CARB certified
  • button icon Up to 14 hours of nonstop operation
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down
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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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman P03608

  • Dual Fuel
  • FREQUENCY
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Firman P08004

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Firman P03608

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • FREQUENCY
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
  • EPA Certified
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Firman P08004 VS. Firman P03608

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

This generator is portable during transportation

Yes

It is a portable generator that can be moved easily

Starting Watts

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

10,000 starting watts

Yes

4550 starting Watts

Running Stats

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

8,000 running watts

Yes

3650 running watts

RV Ready

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

RV ready through multi feature control panel that has covered outlets

Yes

Generator has a multi feature control panel – RV ready

Gas Powered

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

25 hours of continuous power supply on a full tank

Yes

14 hours of continuous run time

Recoil Start

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

Recoil starts

Electric Start

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

Can be electric started

Yes

Electric starts through remote control system

Dual Fuel

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Yes

FUEL TYPE

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

It uses gasoline to run

Yes

Gas

AMPERAGE

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

30/50 Amperage

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

120/240 V

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
No

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

439 cc engine type

Yes

208 cc engine type – powerful enough to run for 14 hours nonstop

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
No

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Yes

CSA Certified

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
No

Yes

N/A

EPA Certified

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Has been certified by EPA c

Cold Start Technology

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
No

No

Easy to Start

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
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

Remote control – 168 feet away

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

Takes in 8 gallon fuel capacity

Yes

5 gallon

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

Runs for 12 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

Takes approximately 14 hours of run time

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

Generator will shut down once low oil is indicated without reload

Yes

An automatic low oil protection – lights up when engine oil is minimum

Air Cooled

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

Engine is air cooled for efficiency

Yes

Runs cool using Phoenix fat head block. Saves generator from overheating

Engine Capacity

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

439 cc

Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

68 decibels – quiet operation

Multi-Purpose

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for work site, camping, and supply of emergency power

Heavy Duty

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Can run heavy duty tasks such as lighting and powering of appliances at ago

Solar Generator

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

Framed for durability with a solid tubular roll cage build

Yes

Compact tubular roll cage frame - Framed for durability.

Starting method

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Both electric start, remote control start and recoil starting method

Firman P03608

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

Constructed with an open frame design

Yes

Built with an open frame

Outlets

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
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

(2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V and (1) L5-30R 30A-120V Twist lock

Portable

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

Portable generator through the wheels and handles

Yes

Can be easily transported both indoors and outdoors

Weight

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

210 pounds

Yes

129 lbs – lightweight generator

Wheel type

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Features a 8.0 inch flat free wheels – black color and plastic material

Handle style

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

Elevated leverage single folding handle style that provides an ergonomic hold

Yes

Has a single folding handle type

Warranty

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

3 years warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

27.1 x 27.9 x 26.8 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Oil, spark plug wrench, owner’s manual and funnel

Firman P08004

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Shuts down instantly to indicate low oil remaining in fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Generator shuts down on low oil

Noise Level

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
Yes

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

Yes

Quite noise level of only 68 decibels. Below the standards set by National Parks services

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
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

- Remote control system that can work even 168 feet away - Features a Firman volt lock automatic voltage regulator that provides clean and reliable output from the alternator - Contains a 4 in one data minder used to monitor the voltage hours and frequency - Has a low oil indicator light to alert you - Uses a heavy duty and over sized flat free wheels for easy movement - Is built with a high leverage single folding handle with a comfortable grip - Includes 4550 of starting watts and 3650 of running watts - Long period of operation of up to 14 hours - Uses a fuel gas type - Large fuel tank capacity of 5 gallons - It has a Max Pro Series 208cc FIRMAN engine which is reliable and runs cool - Engine is created with a Whisper Series muffler that runs a quiet 68 decibels - Features a strong and compact tubular roll cage frame build for durability - Includes outlets such as: 1 L5-30R twist lock 30A-120 VAC, 1 TT-30R 30A-120 VAC, 1 5-20R Duplex 20A-120 VAC - Has carton dimensions of only 26 inches x 17.1 inches x 19 inches - A long period of warranty of up to 3 years - Is always RV ready with a multi- feature control panel - Has cast iron sleeves - Generator is both CARB and EPA certified - A standard box comes with oil, owner’s manual, funnel, spark plug wrench, and two wrenches to remove protective shipping brackets

Cons

Firman P08004
Firman P03608
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 cold start technology - Does not use propane or solar as a source of energy - It’s not an entirely quite generator during run time - Limited color design of only yellow and black

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