CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman W01784 VS. DuroStar DS5500EH

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Winner:

DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS5500EH:

  • button icon Has an Idle control which holds RPM at a constant level even under heavy loads which saves fuel and reduces noise.
  • button icon Has plenty of power- 5500 starting watts and 4500 running watts
  • button icon Runs on dual fuel which gives you freedom and flexibility of fuel choice.
  • button icon Has a powerful 225cc OHV engine which allows it to power up your essentials
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Runners Up:

Firman W01784

Reasons to buy Firman W01784 :

  • button icon A u shaped folding handle
  • button icon In built parallel kit
  • button icon Front and center control panel
  • button icon Portable with less than 52 lbs in weight
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Framed for Durability
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
WINNER :

Firman W01784

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Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Framed for Durability
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COMPARISON – Firman W01784 VS. DuroStar DS5500EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Portable to be carried to any location both inside and outside

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

2100 of starting watts

Yes

5500 watts

Running Stats

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

W01784 runs at a 1700 watts

Yes

4500 watts

RV Ready

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

RV ready – contains a multi feature panel along with covered outlets

Yes

Ready

Gas Powered

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Gas powered

No

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Takes 10 hours running for nonstop power supply on 50% load

Yes

NA

Recoil Start

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Starts through recoil method with engine off and off switch

Yes

Recoil start is optional

Electric Start

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

Yes

Electric start is optional

Dual Fuel

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

Yes

It is designed to use propane / gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Uses gasoline only

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

20/30 Amps

Yes

36.6A / 18.8A

VOLTAGE

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

120 Voltage

Yes

120 volts

FREQUENCY

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 HZ

HORSEPOWER

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

7.5HP

ENGINE TYPE

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

80 cc engine type

Yes

4-Cycle air-cooled spark-ignition

ENGINE SPEED

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Compliant with CARB

Yes

It is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

No

EPA Certified

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Meets the standards of EPA certification

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

Yes

It is designed with cold start technology for quick start in cold weather

Easy to Start

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Easy to start using manual pull. You can also use the engine on and off switch option with a simple press. It starts in seconds

Yes

It is easy to start since it has an optional electric key and an optional recoil start key

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

0.9 gallon fuel tank capacity that can run for 10 hours

Yes

4 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

Yes

20 lb

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

10 hours on a 1/2 load of gasoline

Yes

8 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

Yes

8 hours at ½ load on 20 lb. tank

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Yes, this generator is built with a low oil shut off

Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut off sensor to protect the engine from being damaged

Air Cooled

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

It is air cooled

Engine Capacity

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

80 cc with an ECO mode to differ the power load required to maximize fuel efficiency

Yes

224cc

Voltmeter

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

Yes

Available

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

54 dBA

Yes

69 dba

Multi-Purpose

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Generator is able to multi-purpose – runs effectively at camps and tailgating

Yes

It is multi-purpose since it can run multiple power tools at once

Heavy Duty

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Heavy duty – supplies enough power to light appliances, other tools and is safe for all sensitive electronics

Yes

It a heavy duty equipment since it is able to run high voltage equipments at any time you need

Solar Generator

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
No

Yes

It is framed for durability

Starting method

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Recoil and engine on/off starting methods

Yes

Electric / recoil method

DuroStar DS5500EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Constructed with an open frame

Yes

It has a frame

Outlets

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

(1) L5-30R twist lock 30A-120V, (1) 5-20R 20A-120V single and (1) USB 5VDC

Yes

(1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (2)120V 20A GFCI Outlet

Portable

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Lightweight generator that can be carried by a single person during transportation

Yes

It is portable since it is easily transported

Weight

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

54 pounds only

Yes

130 lbs

Wheel type

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Features a 5 inch plastic flat free wheels – yellow colored

Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Handle style

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

U Shaped handle style – it can fold and contains a comfort grip

Yes

Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting

Warranty

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Lasts for 3 years

Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

12 x 12 x 12 inches

Yes

36.00 x 24.00 x 24.00 Inches

Included Accessories

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Oil, funnel, self manual, tool kit, digital automatic voltage regulator and spark plug wrench

Yes

8" Pneumatic Knobby Style Solid Fill Tires, Flip-Up Stow Away Handles, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner's Manual

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Uses both low oil and over load indicator to alert owners

Yes

It automatically shuts off indicating low oil

Low oil shutdown

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Features a low oil shutdown that is activated automatically on minimum oil level

Yes

It shuts down when it senses that the oil is low to protect the engine

Noise Level

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

Runs quietly at only 54 db using the whisper series muffler

Yes

69 dba

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

- Supplies a dependable 20/30 Amps - Has a long run time of about 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load - Generator is certified by EPA and is CARB complaint - Portable with a briefcase weight of less than 52lbs - It comes with a digital automatic voltage regulator that creates a clean and dependable power output from stream alternator - Outlets includes (1) L5-30R twist lock 30A-120V, (1) 5-20R 20A-120V single and (1) USB 5VDC - Uses gasoline which is simple to get - Built with a 0.9 fuel tank capacity - This generator contains an automatic low oil and overload shutdown protection - Features a 80 cc with an ECO mode to differ the power load required to maximize fuel efficiency - Its multi featured control panel is placed suitably with a unique outlet cover to guard from dust, dirt and debris - Has a 3 year warranty period - It features up to 2100 starting watts and 1700 running watts - Generator runs relatively quiet with its whisper serried muffler and 54 decibels only - Heavy duty generator supplies power to light appliances, other tools and safe for sensitive electronics - Accessories include Bottle of engine oil, Volt lock automatic voltage regulator, oil funnel and SP wrench

Yes

• It is designed to run on propane / gasoline for maximum convenience • It uses propane which can be stored for many years • Has a super quite muffler which reduces noise during operations • The generator sits on a frame with four-point isolated motor mounts which enables smooth operation. • Has flexible line that allows easy connecting to all tanks of different sizes.

Cons

Firman W01784
DuroStar DS5500EH
Yes

- Uses only a single type of fuel reducing flexibility - Doesn’t use an electric starting method - Cannot be solar powered - Generator has not been framed for durability - It is not CSA certified

No

Firman W01784

Overall Winner

DuroStar DS5500EH Check price here....

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