CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Ford FG6250P M Series VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000:

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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Ford FG6250P M Series

Reasons to buy Ford FG6250P M Series :

  • button icon Starting Wattage of 6250 watts and running wattage of 3600 watts
  • button icon Provides 11 hours on a 1/2 load
  • button icon 10 inch never flat wheels
  • button icon A digital hour meter
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Ford FG6250P M Series

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • CSA Certified
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COMPARISON – Ford FG6250P M Series VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it is portable to shift from one place to the other

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

6250 watts of peak wattage

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Runs at 5250 watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Features multiple outlets with covers on control panel – RV Ready

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Runs using gas

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

52.1/26 Amps

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120/240 Voltage

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

15 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

420 cc engine type

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

EPA Certified

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Easy to Start

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Easy to start through recoil method. Simply pull start to turn on the generator

Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

6.6 gallons fuel tank capacity of gasoline

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Spends about 11 hours running after a 1/2 load

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Shuts down on its own on low oil

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Air cools to prevent over heating

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

420 cc 4 stroke OHV engine capacity

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

78 dBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – ideal for home owners, job site, camping and tailgating

Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Can deliver maximum power to 3 different appliances and provide emergency power - Heavy duty

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Framed using heavy duty powder coated M-Frame steel. Suitable for use even at job sites

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Constructed with an open frame design

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

(2) Duplex 120V 20A GFCI with a LED (on) indicators, (1) 120V 30A twist-lock (NEMA L5-30) and (1) 120/240V AC 30A twist-tock (NEMA L14-30)

Yes

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Portable through its wheels and handle during its transportation

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

174 pounds

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

10 inch wheel with a Never-Flat build and chrome F-150 motivated rims

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Features a fold down handle with a cushion grip for comfort while moving generator

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Up to 2 years warranty

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

31 x 23 x 22 inches

No

Included Accessories

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Funnel, oil and tool kit

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

Ford FG6250P M Series

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

LED indicator alert you once low oil is remaining in fuel tank

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Automatically powers off when oil is not added in tank after warning

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

78 decibels noise level – provides a quiet operation during power supply

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

CONCLUSION

Pros

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

- Constructed with a single cylinder 420 cc OHV 4 stroke air cooled engine - Outlets include (2) Duplex 120V 20A GFCI with a LED (on) indicators, (1) 120V 30A twist-lock (NEMA L5-30) and (1) 120/240V AC 30A twist-tock (NEMA L14-30) - Simple to begin using the recoil or pull-start mechanism and - Features a maximum starting wattage 6250 watts and runs at 5250 watts - RV ready through the multiple outlets with covers on control panel - Generator contains a LED indicator lights to infirm you when oil is minimum - Use the gasoline fuel types - Noise level of 78 decibels for a smooth operation - Comes with large 10 inch never flat wheels with chrome F-150 motivated rims that easily mounts over raised surfaces - Drop down handle style with a cushion grip to give you a comfortable handle - Comes with Oil, tool kit, user manual and funnel as included accessories - Compact and portable generator during movement - A large fuel tank capacity of 6.6 gallons that can run for 11 hours at a 50% load - It has a heavy duty steel frame that has been powder coated - Includes a digital data center with a control panel to provide information on hours and hertz - Warranty period is for 2 years

Yes

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

Ford FG6250P M Series
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

- This generator is not CARB compliant - 78 decibels noise level makes some sound when running - It doesn’t have the electric start option - Is not flexible enough to use dual fuel type. Only uses gasoline alone - Doesn’t feature a cold start technology - Generator is not CSA certified for safety

Yes

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

Overall Winner

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