Portable generator

songkrai · 09-23-2011, 09:17 PM

The engine is one of the main factors in any portable generator.
The three major ones known for reliabilty are:
Honda
Yamaha
Subaru

All actually manufacture generators also but to some may be pricey.
Other brands use the Honda or Yamaha or Subaru engine for their branded generator products.

I would stay away from any generator with any engine manufactured in China at this time. Parts and repairs could be an issue. Briggs and Stratton are now selling some products with engines manufactured in China.

Tank size is important. So do make sure you have enough fuel for whatever emergency you anticipate and duration.

gf2020 · 09-23-2011, 09:28 PM

For about 1/2 the price of the Honda EU2000i, I bought a Generac iX2000.

http://www.generac.com/Portables/iX/Products/iX2000/

It seems fine. On-line research shows that the Honda is a little quieter but for $500 I can put up with a little more noise.

09-23-2011, 09:17 PM	#1
songkrai Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 733 Thanks: 35 Thanked 147 Times in 99 Posts	The engine is one of the main factors in any portable generator. The three major ones known for reliabilty are: Honda Yamaha Subaru All actually manufacture generators also but to some may be pricey. Other brands use the Honda or Yamaha or Subaru engine for their branded generator products. I would stay away from any generator with any engine manufactured in China at this time. Parts and repairs could be an issue. Briggs and Stratton are now selling some products with engines manufactured in China. Tank size is important. So do make sure you have enough fuel for whatever emergency you anticipate and duration.

09-23-2011, 09:28 PM	#2
gf2020 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North of Boston Posts: 203 Thanks: 11 Thanked 35 Times in 28 Posts	For about 1/2 the price of the Honda EU2000i, I bought a Generac iX2000. http://www.generac.com/Portables/iX/Products/iX2000/ It seems fine. On-line research shows that the Honda is a little quieter but for $500 I can put up with a little more noise.