Fieldmann FZI 4010-Bi

In a gray body, but with bright features

The Fieldmann FZI 4010-Bi mini-power plant is designed to serve loads with a total power of up to 0.9 kW. Its "heart" is a four-stroke gasoline engine with a working volume of 54 cubic centimeters. Despite the absence of an electric starter, the engine starts easily and confidently thanks to the transistor ignition system. In terms of size (505x310x430 mm) and weight (15 kg), the Fieldmann FZI 4010-Bi roughly corresponds to a 20-liter canister filled with gasoline (which, of course, you should also have at hand, because the gas tank holds no more than 3 liters of fuel). That is, an adult should lift and carry this generator alone without any problems.

solid virtues

This generator uses an inverter type alternator. This technical solution has several important advantages. Firstly, inverter alternators generate current with a “correct sine wave” and stable characteristics (modern computer and household appliances do not tolerate voltage surges and dips). From this point of view, the Fieldmann FZI 4010-Bi is a great option if you need to buy a good generator to power consumer electronics or automation that ensures the operation of heating equipment). Secondly, thanks to inverter technology, the power plant has an “economy mode” (turned on by a separate button), in which the engine, flexibly adapting to changing loads, consumes less fuel. When operating in normal mode (serving a load equal to the passport 0.9 kW), a full tank of fuel is enough for 4.5 hours of battery life, and with the “eco” button on and a reduced load, the same tank can be “stretched” for 8.5 hours (at least so the Czech manufacturer assures, advertising its Fieldmann generators).

Is it expensive or cheap?

The set of outputs is more or less standard for this class of power equipment. Users have access to a power outlet (230V), DC plug (12V) and a USB port. A nice "bonus" to all of the above are connectors that allow (with a special device and cables) to connect in parallel a pair of identical power plants to work on a common load. But what does not please is the price, it is slightly high, like a generator that does not even reach 1 kW, because there are cheaper devices on sale. But, honestly, we must admit that other good manufacturers of power plants of the same power class with similar characteristics and equipment cost no less (for example, Hyundai HHY1050Si), and for high-class companies - even more (for example, the legendary generator Honda EU10i).