CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP1800 VS. Firman H03652

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Winner:

Firman H03652

Reasons to buy Firman H03652:

  • button icon Long run time of 14 hours
  • button icon Dual fuel generator
  • button icon Features a low oil shut off and indicator
  • button icon Has a multi featured control panel
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Runners Up:

Generac GP1800

Reasons to buy Generac GP1800 :

  • button icon Easy operation with ON/OFF switch
  • button icon CSA Compliant
  • button icon 3.5 gallon steel fuel tank
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down with overload protection
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman H03652

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Firman H03652

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Generac GP1800 VS. Firman H03652

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes, it can be easily transported from one place to another during emergency power needs.

Yes

It is a portable generator to transport around

Starting Watts

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Starts with 2,050 watts

Yes

4550 starting watts for gas and 4100 starting watts for propane

Running Stats

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Runs at 1,800 watts

Yes

3650 running watts for gas and 3300 running watts for propane

RV Ready

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

RV ready – inbuilt with a spark arrestor ideal for forested areas and automatic voltage regulation

Yes

RV ready with its multi feature control panel and covered outlets

Gas Powered

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Gasoline powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Spends approximately 10.5 hours after a 50% load of gas with about 0.33 GPH of fuel consumption

Yes

Runs for 14 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

Can be recoil started

Electric Start

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Features a user friendly electric start

Dual Fuel

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Gasoline or propane fuel – provides flexibility

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gas and propane – with an extended 5 foot propane hose

AMPERAGE

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

17.1 Amps at peak power and 15 Amps running

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120 Voltage

FREQUENCY

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

163 cc OHV engine type – has a splash lubrication and will run longer

Yes

208 cc dual fuel engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
No

Yes

This portable generator is CARB compliant.

CSA Certified

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

CSA certified

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
No

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Easy to start using a simple on/off button. Just click on the button and it will power on or off without any complicated steps

Yes

No need of using a lot of effort to start generator

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Features a 3.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge

Yes

Contains 5 gallon tank capacity combined with fuel gauge

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
No

Yes

About 20 lb propane cylinder capacity

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Runs for 10.5 hours after a 1/2 load

Yes

Spends 14 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Takes up to 11 hours on a 1/2 load

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Safeguards engine using a low oil shut off function

Yes

Has a low oil shut off – saves engine from damage

Air Cooled

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Air cools automatically to stop it from getting heat up and damages

Yes

Engine runs air cool to prevent overheating

Engine Capacity

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Generac 163 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

Max Pro Series 208cc Firman engine

Voltmeter

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

N/A

Yes

67 dBA noise level

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

For multipurpose use – created for home use, job sites, camping, tailgating and any other outdoor activities

Yes

It’s a multipurpose engine – can be used at camps, homes, job sites and to provide emergency power

Heavy Duty

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Heavy duty – will light and keep small appliances and tools connected as it deliver emergency power supply

Yes

Built for heavy duty – lights up the place and powers up multiple appliances

Solar Generator

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Framed for durability with hardened steel frame. It is 1¼ inch thick and a full ¼ inch thicker in dimensions for extra strength

Yes

Tubular roll cage frame design – makes generator durable for a long time

Starting method

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Starts using the uncomplicated traditional pull start method – recoil start

Yes

Both electrical and recoil starting methods

Firman H03652

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

It has an open frame design – stable and is simple to raise above the ground

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

1x Duplex 120 Volts 20 Amps (5-20R) with circuit breaker covered outlets to protect them from unwanted debris

Yes

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

Portable

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Portable with its low weight of only 80 pounds

Yes

Wheels and handle make it very portable

Weight

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

80 pounds

Yes

127.7 pounds

Wheel type

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
No

Yes

This generator has a 8 inch heavy duty wheel

Handle style

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Steel frame handle style – it gives a strong lift during movement

Yes

Built with as U-shaped padded handle - provides an ergonomic grip

Warranty

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Warranty lasts a period of 2 years

Yes

3 years warranty on commercial use and 90 day warranty for residential use

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

18 x 18 x 13 inches – compact size for simple storage

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Comes with a funnel and owner’s manual

Yes

Comes with engine oil, 5.5 ft LPG regulator hose , funnel and assembly tool kit

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Low oil indicator with a level glance fuel monitoring placed on it

Yes

Uses a 4 in one minder indicate low oil

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

Switches off automatically once low oil is indicated and fuel tank is not refueled.

Yes

Will shut down automatically when battery is low

Noise Level

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

N/A

Yes

Features a whisper series muffler with 67 dBA – makes generator run quiet

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

- Comprised of a 3.5 gallon fuel tank made of steel and built with a fuel gauge for extended runtime and durability - After a 50% fuel load it will run for 10.5 hours - Features a Generac 163 OHV engine with a splash lubrication system and can be air cooled to prevent over heating - Framed for durability using a hardened steel tube cradle with 1¼ inch thick and a full ¼ inch thicker in dimensions - Uses a low oil level indicator and shutdown to protect the engine from damage automatically - Easy to start with an on/off switch and the traditional pull start mechanism - Works with 2,050 watts starting and running watts of 1800 watts - Warranty runs for a 2 year period - 1x Duplex 120 Volts 20 Amps (5-20R) with circuit breaker covered outlets to protect them from dangerous substances - Created for multipurpose use such as home use, job sites, camping, tailgating and any other outdoor activities

Yes

- Comes with a 4550 starting watts for gas and 4100 starting watts for propane - Contains a 5 gallon tank combined with a fuel gauge - 3650 running watts for gas and 3300 running watts for propane - Can provide clean fuel and efficient power - The multi feature control panel and covered outlets makes it always RV ready - Built with (2) 5-20 R 20 A-120 V, (1) TT-30 R 30 A-120 V and (1) L5-30 R 30 A-120 V twist lock - Heavy duty engine that can sort all you lighting needs and power different appliances - Uses a dual fuel system of both gas and propane - Features a tubular roll cage frame design for durability - Up to 3 years warranty on commercial use and 90 day warranty for residential use - Shuts down automatically once batter is low - Built with small dimensions to assist during storage - Includes engine oil, funnel and assembly tool kit and 5.5 ft LPG regulator hose - Easy to start without using much effort - Is EPA, CARB and cETL certified to be used in many countries - Portable and can easily be transported both indoors and outdoors - It has a volt lock automatic voltage regulator

Cons

Generac GP1800
Firman H03652
Yes

- Not built with wheels that enhance effortless portability - Doesn’t include a lock down folding handle for movement and compact storage - Its warranty may not cover every part of the generator - Has only a single fuel type which is gasoline - Not CARB compliant

Yes

- Not constructed with a cold start technology - Cannot use solar as fuel - The propane tank is not included

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