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- Firman P06701
- NorthStar e18000s
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| Specification | Firman P06701 | NorthStar e18000s |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 6700 W | Winner: Winner: 15000 W |
| Starting watts | 8350 W | Winner: Winner: 18000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 74 dB | Winner: Winner: 74 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 178 lbs | 423 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 12 h | 7.9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 8 gal | 12 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 28.4 x 27.5 x 26.8 | 43 x 36 x 35 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240V 60 Hz | 120/240V 60 Hz |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | <5% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 389 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 824 cc NorthStar e825 OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 4 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6700 W | 15000 W |
| Starting watts | 8350 W | 18000 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | 12 h | 7.9 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | false |
| Compliance | EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | true |
| UPC | 840876167014 | 840321748058 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 6700 | 15000 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 8350 | 18000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 12 | 7.9 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 3x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)1x 120/240V 60A (14-60R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 389 | 824 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 12 | 7.9 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil | Electric starting system |
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, tool kit, cover, and wheel kit | Funnel, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | 4 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Firman P06701 is a 6700-watt gasoline generator built around a 389cc OHV 4-stroke engine with a cast iron sleeve. This wattage class powers essential home appliances, job site tools, and outdoor event equipment simultaneously. The 8-gallon fuel tank stretches runtime to 12 hours at half load, meaning users refuel once per day under moderate use rather than every few hours. At 74 decibels, the noise level matches a vacuum cleaner, loud enough to require distance from neighbors but typical for this power class. The recoil starting system is mechanically simple and reliable, though it demands physical effort on cold mornings or after storage. | The NorthStar e18000s is a commercial-grade EFI portable generator with electric start, delivering 18,000 surge watts and 15,000 rated watts. It features a NorthStar e825 OHV EFI engine, Quiet Armor Technology for reduced noise, and a heavy-duty steel exoskeleton for durability. |
- Most PowerfulNorthStar e18000s15000W running
- QuietestFirman P0670174 dB
- Longest RuntimeFirman P0670112h at 50% load
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