Firman WT05571 - 5500/6850W Tri Fuel Inverter Generator With Electric Start

In short, the Firman WT05571 is a portable inverter generator adequately designed for:

• RV travellers looking for even more independence
• Occasional participants of outdoor events, competitions, concerts and festivals
• Food truck owners who want to ensure that their business is fully self-contained and does not rely on potentially unreliable external power
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
• Professionals who want to be able to deliver results, even during a power failure

In the following paragraphs, we shall explore the power characteristics, available outlets, portability, and any additional features of the device.

Power & Run Time

The Firman WT05571

The Firman WT05571 delivers 120/240V and benefits from a tri-fuel technology that allows it to run on gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When gasoline-powered, it enjoys a running wattage of 5,500W and a peak wattage of 6,850W. When propane-powered, it benefits from 5,000 rated watts and 6,250 peak watts. Its natural gas operation offers 4,500W of rated wattage and 5,500W of starting wattage. Moreover, since it is parallel capable (parallel kit not included), its power may be increased if linked to a second compatible unit.

Featuring a noise rating of 67 dBA (less noisy than background music), the inverter generator is equipped with both a traditional recoil pull-start mechanism and a user-friendly and efficient electric starter (battery included) for starting.

As for its running time, the WT05571, along with its 5.3 gallons fuel capacity, can run for up to 14.5 hours with a full tank filled with gasoline (fuel consumption around 0.37 GPH). If propane is used, it can operate for up to 9.5 hours (estimation based on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.49 GPH).

With a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), the WT05571 delivers a clean sine wave, essential for safeguarding your delicate electronics when plugged into its AC outlets.

Outlets

The control panel provides the upcoming 5 AC outlets:

Additionally, it features 2 DC outlets: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle providing easy battery charging capabilities and a 5V USB port (USB-C) ensuring convenient charging of devices like mobile phones and tablets, for connectivity on the go.

With its TT-30R receptacle (TT as in 'Travel Trailer'), this Firman generator is RV Ready. In addition, thanks to its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the WT05571 is transfer switch ready, facilitating easy hookup to your breaker box to provide backup power for your home during blackouts.

Portability

Thanks to its closed inverter generator design (L27.6 x W21.3 x H22.6 in), the Firman WT05571 not only offers superior aesthetics but also operates with reduced noise levels compared to a typical, open frame generator. The generator has a contemporary design, convenient for recreationally generating power.

As the generator's weight is 131.4 pounds, manually moving it or transporting it may be challenging, despite the fact that it is technically considered 'portable' (movable). However, the limited maneuverability is remedied with its set of 2 wheels (⌀8") and its folding handle, facilitating convenient shifting once the generator is positioned on the ground.

Features

The WT05571's control panel

The WT05571's control panel is equipped with a digital data center, furnishing detailed information on the fuel level, lifetime run hours, voltage, power output, frequency and remaining run time for you to easily track its activity and status.

Security-wise, this product benefits from an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), which gives you a complete peace of mind when using it.

The WT05571 also benefits from Firman’s CO Alert carbon monoxide shutdown, which automatically shuts down the engine when harmful levels of carbon monoxide accumulate around the generator or a CO Alert fault occurs.

With the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), letting you start the generator quickly, the Firman WT05571 also comes with several accessories, including: tool kit, funnel, oil and propane hose.