Head to head
Firman W03083 vs Firman WH03242
Firman · Inverter Generator
Firman W03083
~$1,130
3,000 W / 3,300 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Firman · Inverter Generator
Firman WH03242
~$1,280
3,200 W / 4,000 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Firman W03083 lists about $150 lower; the Firman WH03242 puts out more sustained power (3,200 W).
| Spec | Firman W03083 | Firman WH03242 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,130 | ~$1,280 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) |
| Running / output watts | 3,000 W | 3,200 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 3,300 W | 4,000 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 58 dB | 58 dB |
| Runtime | Up to 9 hrs at 25% load (1.8 gal tank); 58 dB at 1/4 load | Up to 9 hrs at 25% load on gasoline (1.8 gal tank); 58 dB at 1/4 load |
| Outlets | 1x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A twist-lock (TT-30R), 1x USB-A (2.1A), 1x 12V DC (8.3A) | 1x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R), 1x USB (2.1A), 1x 12V DC |
| Fuel tank | 1.8 gal | 1.8 gal |
| Weight | 90 lbs | 90 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year | 3-year |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
Firman W03083
- +Remote start key fob, 168 ft range, plus electric and recoil start
- +TT-30R RV outlet, 20A duplex, USB and 12V DC
- +Parallel-ready
- +US-based customer support
- −$1,130 is high against 4 kW WEN and DuroMax inverters
- −No CO shutoff sensor on this model
- −Gasoline only
- −58 dB is a quarter-load figure
- −TT-30R is 120V, not a transfer-switch outlet
Firman WH03242
- +Dual fuel: 3,000 running watts on propane
- +Electric start with recoil backup
- +TT-30R RV outlet, 20A duplex, USB and 12V DC
- −$1,280 is above WEN and DuroMax dual fuel units with more output
- −Firman lists 90 lbs; retailers list up to 111 lbs
- −58 dB is a quarter-load figure
- −1.8 gal tank gives only 9 hrs at 25% load