Are these Generators any good?

[Starman]

Consumer Reports did a head-to-head comparison of the Harbor Freight Predator and the Honda last year.

Their conclusion was that if the Predator had a longer warranty, it would be the better buy. That surprised me. I had assumed that the Honda would have been far superior.

https://www.consumerreports.org/inverter-generators/harbor-freight-predator-62353-vs-honda-eu2000it1a1-recreational-inverter-generator/

[Arrowslinger1]

Consumer Reports did a head-to-head comparison of the Harbor Freight Predator and the Honda last year.

Their conclusion was that if the Predator had a longer warranty, it would be the better buy. That surprised me. I had assumed that the Honda would have been far superior.

https://www.consumerreports.org/inve...ter-generator/

That is surprising. I’ll be looking at those as well. Thank you

[pervis]

I have a used honda il "sail" you for around that price if your interested.

[tdwinklr]

Great responses. Appreciate the input. The 3500 for that price seems like the most bang for the buck. Ive gotta place in Oklahoma that has no power. Looking for a quiet generator that would possibly push a 30 amp connection. Similar Gens that have the same capability are 3 times that price

if you want a quiet one, better get a Honda. No comparison to the rest in that regard.

[BBReezen]

I have a 4 year old Harbor freight Predator andnit gets used a lot when power goes out. Pull cranks every time. May give them a look. I was not expecting much when I bought it but to just passify a pregnant wife in the summer. It has far passed my expectations.

[Arrowslinger1]

Ended up getting a 3500 predator refurb for $287 in Terrell at Harbor Freight. They have one more there at that price. I was thinking of buying both. I ended up getting the 8750 predator generator also for $214 open box sale. They were knocking 50% off the open box price. Couldn’t pass them up! Thanks to all for the input

[joeshooter]

PowerHorse 4000 - I bought one at Northern 8-10 years ago to run the lights at our Fireworks Stand location. I too was a bit skeptical at the beginning. But it proved me wrong and did the job consistently. Starts every night for us, stays consistent with its output and runs steady. I recommend. I just use the fuel cutoff switch, leave the carb empty when not in use and will be a good starter the next time out there.