CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP5500 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 GP5500

Reasons to buy Generac GP5500 :

  • button icon Comes with a low oil shutdown protection
  • button icon Circuit breaker protected outlets with covers
  • button icon Large steel fuel tank capacity of 7.2 gallons
  • button icon Generac 389cc OHV engine with a splash lubrication
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman H03652

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • VOLTAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Noise Level (dBA)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP5500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Firman H03652

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • VOLTAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP5500 VS. Firman H03652

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Yes, this generator can easily be transferred to a different location

Yes

It is a portable generator to transport around

Starting Watts

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

6875 starting watts

Yes

4550 starting watts for gas and 4100 starting watts for propane

Running Stats

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

5500 running watts

Yes

3650 running watts for gas and 3300 running watts for propane

RV Ready

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

RV ready through its circuit breaker outlets with covers for extra protection

Yes

RV ready with its multi feature control panel and covered outlets

Gas Powered

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Powered through gas

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Runs for 10 hours nonstop on a 50% gas full tank

Yes

Runs for 14 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Uses the recoil starting method

Yes

Can be recoil started

Electric Start

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Features a user friendly electric start

Dual Fuel

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Gasoline or propane fuel – provides flexibility

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gas and propane – with an extended 5 foot propane hose

AMPERAGE

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

30 Amps cord

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
No

Yes

120 Voltage

FREQUENCY

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
No

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
No

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

389 cc OHV engine type – features a flash lubrication to deliver extended engine life

Yes

208 cc dual fuel engine

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

It is CARB Compliant

Yes

This portable generator is CARB compliant.

CSA Certified

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Certified by the CSA

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Meets all the EPA standards for certification

No

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
No

No

Easy to Start

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Easy to start through the recoil method – simply use the old method of pulling the coil and engine will run in a few seconds

Yes

No need of using a lot of effort to start generator

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

7.2 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

Contains 5 gallon tank capacity combined with fuel gauge

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
No

Yes

About 20 lb propane cylinder capacity

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load

Yes

Spends 14 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
No

Yes

Takes up to 11 hours on a 1/2 load

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Features a low oil shut off to protect from engine damage

Yes

Has a low oil shut off – saves engine from damage

Air Cooled

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Engine automatically air cools to avoid over heating

Yes

Engine runs air cool to prevent overheating

Engine Capacity

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Yes

Max Pro Series 208cc Firman engine

Voltmeter

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
No

Yes

67 dBA noise level

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for use in camps, tailgating, power tool use and provision of emergency backup power for homes

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Heavy duty generator – gives emergency power for lightening, charging appliances, powers up small appliances and tools

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

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

Starting method

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Both electrical and recoil starting methods

Firman H03652

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Has 5 outlets; 120V 20A,240V 30A outlet type and L14-30R twist lock

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 GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Portable using its inbuilt reliable wheels and comfort grip handles

Yes

Wheels and handle make it very portable

Weight

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

180 pounds

Yes

127.7 pounds

Wheel type

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Built with heavy duty never flat wheels. Eases portability across different grounds

Yes

This generator has a 8 inch heavy duty wheel

Handle style

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Uses a fold down locking handle. Has a comfort grip and locks down to save storage

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Attached with a 2 year limited warranty

Yes

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

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Attached with a starting engine oil and owner’s user manual

Yes

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

Generac GP5500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Indicates to alert once oil is at minimum in fuel tank

Yes

Uses a 4 in one minder indicate low oil

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Able to detect low oil remainder and then shuts down automatically

Yes

Will shut down automatically when battery is low

Noise Level

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

Low tone muffler – runs this generator on a low noise level for quiet running

Yes

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

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

- Built with an hour meter that tracks the maintenance intervals - Heavy duty never flat wheels that easily moves on multiple surfaces during movement - Features an Generac OHV engine type containing a splash lubrication that gives long engine life - Generator is environmentally friendly through the EPA certification - Contains a 7.2 gallons steel fuel tank capacity combined with a fuel gauge for additional durability and longer run time - Makes use of fold down handles that can be locked for a strong portability and solid storage - Automatically shuts down when fuel is low to safeguard the engine from destruction - Constructed with a strong steel frame that is hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle for duration - Attached with a 20 feet heavy duty cord with a L14-30R twist-lock plug and 120V 20A,240V 30A outlet type - Engine can be air cooled - Included accessories attached are the starting engine oil and owner’s user manual - Starts with 6875 watts and runs at 5500 watts - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system - 2 year limited warranty - Contains a 30 Amperage cord

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 GP5500
Firman H03652
Yes

- Uses only a single fuel type making it less flexible - It is not CARB and CSA certified for safety - Not constructed with the simple electric starting method - A cold start technology is not included

Yes

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

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