CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Ford FG5250PBE VS. Firman P03608

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Runners Up:

Ford FG5250PBE

Reasons to buy Ford FG5250PBE:

  • button icon Framed for durability with M frame steel
  • button icon Drop down handle with comfortable grip
  • button icon 11 hours of run time on 1/2 gasoline load
  • button icon Dual fuel with a switch and go technology
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman P03608

  • Electric Start
  • CSA Certified
  • EPA Certified
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Ford FG5250PBE

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – Ford FG5250PBE VS. Firman P03608

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Yes, this is a portable generator

Yes

It is a portable generator that can be moved easily

Starting Watts

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

5250 watts for gas and 4250 watts for propane

Yes

4550 starting Watts

Running Stats

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

4750 watts for gasoline and 3800 watts for propane

Yes

3650 running watts

RV Ready

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

RV ready with a travel trailer 30-R receptacle and digital data center

Yes

Generator has a multi feature control panel – RV ready

Gas Powered

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

N/A

Yes

14 hours of continuous run time

Recoil Start

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Recoil starts

Electric Start

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Electric starts through remote control system

Dual Fuel

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Utilizes dual fuel for flexibility

Yes

Yes

FUEL TYPE

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Liquid propane and gasoline with patented switch and go technology

Yes

Gas

AMPERAGE

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

30 Amperage

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

120 Voltage

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Frequency at 60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

224 cc

Yes

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

ENGINE SPEED

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

4 stroke

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

CARB Complaint

Yes

Yes

CSA Certified

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
No

Yes

N/A

EPA Certified

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Has been certified by EPA c

Cold Start Technology

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
No

No

Easy to Start

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Utilizes a easy to start traditional pull-start mechanism and also a simple and elegant electric starter

Yes

Remote control – 168 feet away

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

4 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with a 0.36 GPH of fuel consumption

Yes

5 gallon

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

20 lbs tank size for propane – comes with about 0.52 GPH or propane consumption

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Runs for 11 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

Takes approximately 14 hours of run time

Runtime (Propane)

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Spends up to 9 hours on a 1/2 propane load

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Automatic low oil shut-off system

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Air cooled

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

224 cc OHV engine - 4 stroke engine capacity

Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

76 decibels of noise level

Yes

68 decibels – quiet operation

Multi-Purpose

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Multi-purpose – built with a spark arrestor for forests and camps. Also has transfer switch ready for homes and offices

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Handle heavy duty lighting requirements and keeps family connected during power blackouts

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
No

No

Framed for Durability

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Framed for durability with rugged M frame style

Yes

Compact tubular roll cage frame - Framed for durability.

Starting method

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Recoil and electric starting method

Yes

Both electric start, remote control start and recoil starting method

Firman P03608

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

FG5250PBE has an open frame for stability

Yes

Built with an open frame

Outlets

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

(1) 120V 30A (RV) outlet, (1) Duplex 120V 20A outlet and (1) 120/240V 30A twist-lock outlet (L14-30)

Yes

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

Portable

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Wheels and handle make generator portable during movement

Yes

Can be easily transported both indoors and outdoors

Weight

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

108 pounds

Yes

129 lbs – lightweight generator

Wheel type

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Attached with 8 inch never flat wheels. Big enough to mount raised surfaces

Yes

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

Handle style

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Features a pair of drop down handles – rubberized at the top for a comfort grip

Yes

Has a single folding handle type

Warranty

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

2 years warranty

Yes

3 years warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

27 x 19 x 22 inches

No

Included Accessories

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Comes with Oil, tool kit, funnel and propane hose

Yes

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

Ford FG5250PBE

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Low oil and over load protection- indicates once oil is low

Yes

Shuts down instantly to indicate low oil remaining in fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

Generator shuts down instantly once oil is low and not refilled

Yes

Generator shuts down on low oil

Noise Level

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

76 dBA noise level – quieter than a vacuum cleaner

Yes

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

CONCLUSION

Pros

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

- Features high starting watts 5250 watts for gas and 4250 watts for propane - Running watts of 4750 watts for gasoline and 3800 watts for propane - Multi-purpose generator constructed with a spark arrestor for forests and camps. Also has transfer switch ready for homes and offices - Outlets are (1) 120V 30A (RV) outlet, (1) Duplex 120V 20A outlet and (1) 120/240V 30A twist-lock outlet (L14-30) - Easy to start using the traditional pull-start mechanism and also features an elegant electric starter - RV ready through a travel trailer 30-R receptacle and digital data center - Generator contains a low oil and over load protection that turns off engine - Works on both gasoline and propane fuel types - Drop down handle style with a rubberized material to give you a comfortable handle - Comes with Oil, tool kit, funnel and propane hose of included accessories - Up to 20 lbs of tank size for propane and about 0.52 GPH or propane consumption - Noise level of 76 decibels for a quiet operation - Comes with large 8 inch never flat wheels that easily mounts over raised surfaces

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

Ford FG5250PBE
Firman P03608
Yes

- It is not EPA or CSA certified - Generator produces some sound while it is running - Heavy to lift on stairs and other highly raised surfaces - Cold start technology is not listed - It is expensive to purchase gas and propane

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

Overall Winner

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